Fashion Extravaganza!!

The room is packed with dazzling people dressed in their evenings best and the atmosphere is chic and sexy- dark with red light permeating about the foggy space. The DJ continues sending waves of sound out into the mass of people chattering excitedly amongst one another, relieved to finally be taking a breath away from the office. The techno beat goes silent. The rooms chattering falls to a hush. Our evenings host struts out on stage microphone in hand and gives a run down of the night. Before we know it broadway singers and young models are filing down the runway sporting the springs hottest new looks. Every minute or so one will shoot a sexy gesture to the crowd and everyone cheers and comments in unison. The moment the Macy's fashion show benefit comes to a powerful finale, the room is full of audience members clapping happily. Immediately after the show the crowd rushes over to a large reception room where all of the nights young models and dancers are relaxing with family and friends and where tables of food and a new DJ keep the night going. The night was blast and it was fun alternative to a night spent gallery hopping.

Juxtap'art[y]-ing: now and then

Last Thursday's annual arts festival "Juxtap'art[y]" was without a doubt a most enjoyable way to have spent the evening. Lanterns and various art works set the mood in the EV lodge where the nights festivities featured performances by the Rhodes male a cappella group "Woolsocks", belly dancers, as well as individual performances by French horn soloists and impromptu guitar-singer solos and duets. A mix of asian finger foods and sub-sandwiches were also nice compliments to the evenings activities. All in all the event was small and low-key to be sure, but I think that this is a successful aspect. Even the party planners involved were able to sit back and enjoy the evening! A good crowd turned out and everybody was able to relax to an evening of the arts- Rhodes style.
Although this years art event scarcely resembled last years Juxtap'art, I think it is difficult to compare the two. Each had very different goals from the beginning; this year a quiet gathering to showcase rhodes talent was the goal, while last year, equipped with more crew and more time, the goal was to bring something new and underground to the often conservative rhodes scene. Both were fun and both were successful at showcasing student art at Rhodes. This just goes to show the range that is possible in an event of this nature- I cant wait to see what shape next years Juxtap'art will take. Thanks to all those who helped plan, starred in, and/or just attended the arts party last week!