Yes folks, it's really hard to believe, but it's been a year since the last Family Nurturing Center, Fund-Raising Halloween Extravaganza, and last night, I attended the 2009 offering. As always, the party was attended by lots of fun, interesting people, and there were cool costumes everywhere.
For the last three years, the event has been held at The Blue Flag Room in Utica's historic Union Station. Much like attending an event at Utica's Stanley Theater, when you've been to the Blue Flag Room at Union Station, you feel like you've been to an elegant event. That is because like most railroad stations built around 1910, Union Station is generously appointed with marble, plaster, and Art-Deco stylings. The restaurant itself is decorated in such a way as to compliment the style of the surrounding station.
For me this party is one of the highlights of the social calender. I always put a lot of thought and effort in my costume, and make a point not to tell anyone what I am going to be, because I always look forward to surprising my friends. In recent years they've even gotten into the habit of keeping their costume a secret, which is cool with me, because I enjoy surprises.
Every good party always has lots of good food and drink, and this party is no exception. Because it is a fund-raiser, they also have 50/50 raffles, and like all costume parties, many different 'Best Costume' prizes are also given away. This year, I even met a woman. Wow.
To show you just how much I enjoy this function, the party has only been over for seventeen hours, and I am already looking forward to next year's event. Now I only need to come up with an amazing costume idea. I hope to see you all there, next year.
For the last three years, the event has been held at The Blue Flag Room in Utica's historic Union Station. Much like attending an event at Utica's Stanley Theater, when you've been to the Blue Flag Room at Union Station, you feel like you've been to an elegant event. That is because like most railroad stations built around 1910, Union Station is generously appointed with marble, plaster, and Art-Deco stylings. The restaurant itself is decorated in such a way as to compliment the style of the surrounding station.
For me this party is one of the highlights of the social calender. I always put a lot of thought and effort in my costume, and make a point not to tell anyone what I am going to be, because I always look forward to surprising my friends. In recent years they've even gotten into the habit of keeping their costume a secret, which is cool with me, because I enjoy surprises.
Every good party always has lots of good food and drink, and this party is no exception. Because it is a fund-raiser, they also have 50/50 raffles, and like all costume parties, many different 'Best Costume' prizes are also given away. This year, I even met a woman. Wow.
To show you just how much I enjoy this function, the party has only been over for seventeen hours, and I am already looking forward to next year's event. Now I only need to come up with an amazing costume idea. I hope to see you all there, next year.
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