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In 1925 Citi Performing Arts Center's Wang Theatre first opened its doors as The Metropolitan Theatre. This past Friday we found ourselves at a soirée filled with flappers and dapper gentlemen - very similar to the parties that happened there way back when.
Just this year a group named after the original theatre - the Metropolitans – was formed. In addition to getting together for parties in the Theater District, the group plans volunteer activities that help performing-arts programs in the city of Boston.
To kick-off the fall season the group threw a speakeasy party in the bottom floor lobby where, early in the last century, parties happened after vaudeville shows on a regular basis. There was the jazz band Oliver Monaco performing in the lounge where custom cocktails were being mixed by Andrew of Flask & Funnel. In the lobby, DJ Deja got the crowd dancing, while servers circled with delicious hors d'oeuvres by MAX Ultimate Food. All the details were planned by Lauren of Lauren Wells Events. The signage for the evening was hand lettered by Liz of Lettering By Liz, and the gorgeous flower arrangements were designed by Krissy of Pollen Floral Design. Marc of Marc Dickinson Photography was there to document the evening's festivities as well.
I loved walking around grabbing a few shots of the event and the details while mingling with the crowd. The best part of the evening for Peter & I was working the Paper Moon Photo Booth. We had so much fun getting dressed up and enjoying those delicious cocktails. It was a pleasure to be a part of this event.
If you're interested in attending fun events like this one, consider joining the Metropolitans, you can go here, or contact Julie Judson for more information.
Here's a bit of the fun we had in the Paper Moon Photo Booth:
The Metropolitans' 1925 Party from Lara Kimmerer on Vimeo.
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UPDATE with video below.....
Last year I told you about Project Midnight - started by Mary Matthews of Video Pancakes. This year I encourage you to get involved again.
Take a photo at the moment 2011 begins for you and send it to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and the location of where you were when the clock struck midnight. Send the photo by 5pm on January 1st. I'm looking forward to seeing your lovely faces in the video!
Here's another look at last year's video:
And here is this year's video:
Keep your eyes open for me, Peter, Scott, Lacy, Nora and Justin.... And here is a photo that didn't make the cut...probably because I was in two photos - me and Graham Thomas.
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This weekend is Open Studios in the South End of Boston. It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend - and what better way to celebrate the beginning of fall than walking around looking at art!
I'll be shooting a wedding on Saturday, but I'll definitely be there on Sunday. Come and visit me at 46 Waltham Street - Studio 109. If you can't visit...I've posted some of my favorite images in an online gallery. You can order prints online - and they'll arrive at your door just a few days later. Check out the link to the online gallery.
visit my online gallery: http://larakimmerer.zenfolio.com/p1013303659
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**update below**
A friend of mine from high school invited me (and many other people) to contribute to Project Midnight. Project Midnight was created by Mary Matthews and had its debut last year. A number of people joined in, and eighty two photos were sent in of everyone ringing in 2009. I'm positive she'll have a lot more this year...you should add your photo to the video.
To contribute you need to email your picture to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and location where the photo was taken. Deadline for submission is 5pm EST New Years Day.
For a look at last year's video, and to get more information about her project, go to Mary's website: www.videopancakes.blogspot.com
or, check it out here:
Now, go get your camera ready!
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***Update***
My New Years was rather low key, but very wonderful. Peter and I went to our friend's (Lacy and Scott's) new home for a tasty (very tasty) dinner of mushroom risotto, scallops and roasted brussel sprouts. The mushroom risotto was a request by Lacy, who only really started liking mushrooms this year. The brussel sprouts were one of the contributions to the meal by Peter and me. When I was growing up we never had brussel sprouts - ever. This is mainly because of my father's detest of them going back to childhood when he was made to sit at the dinner table, long after everyone else had finished, until he ate all of the sprouts on his plate. Peter and I now love them! And, I prepared them for my dad this summer - he says that he likes them, but I don't think I converted him.
Just for the record, we also brought fabulous bread from Clear Flour, which is my favorite bakery in Brookline. I may just go there a bit too much.
and this was our midnight...
Peter and I contributed to Project MIdnight II. Take a look and see how others celebrated their midnights:
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