magical night

i had the kind of night that i could only ever have had in new york. my organization had their grand re-opening on tuesday night (read about it here!) it was the grandest event i have ever attended. we dressed up after work, all of us ladies doing our make-up at our desks, borrowing shoes and hairbrushes (like being back in the sorority house) and headed downstairs. there was a red carpet, and reporters and photographers from the times (clearly), and champagne and cubed seared beef and miniature latkes. the center looks absolutely gorgeous, with new channel glass and red walls and two floors for mingling. the concert was fantastic, with wonderful performances from the friends of the center, esther heideman the soprano sang brightly and clearly, and "face the music," the sms group that plays contemporary music, performed a new reworking of an award-winning contemporary piece. there were adults and children of all ages and neighborhoods. the company, the libations, the performances were all perfect. all in all, i felt so proud to be a part of the experience and boy, did i feel fancy. now i can't wait for the gala.