Hello, Beauties🌸 Today’s post, the details on Another Soirée To Remember, my annual black-tie event.
Most people celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday with cookouts and family gatherings. And hopefully, the acknowledgment of those who lost their lives protecting the United States. The hubby and I with four other couples observe the long weekend with a black-tie event. Where? The sweetest place on the earth, Hershey.
Who goes to a fancy formal affair on a holiday weekend? For hubster and I, it’s a twenty-two-year tradition since he joined the Harrisburg Club Twenty-One social club. The group has a rich seventy-three-year history for this annual formal event.
It’s worth repeating the origins of this group of twenty-one professional African American men. The organization dates back to 1946, and the group is made up of 21 African American men. The club started when advanced degreed men found themselves barred from local professional organizations and restaurants. The men decided to form a social club to play cards, hold outings with their families, and impact the local community.
The membership adopted a name similar to a famous and highly-respected club in New York City. The name stems from the maximum number amount of members allowed at any given time. New members, invited to join when someone dies, resigns or seeks Emeritus status. Right now, there are five openings for membership.
Who gets to attend? Albeit not the Met Gala, our little fancy affair is by invitation only. Our small group of fabulous friends includes bestie, Cynthia and her hubby Howard, Trent’s Bucknell College buddy, Tony and his wife, Edna, fellow pharmaceutical representative April, and her hubs, Tony. Last but not least, my resident Face Forward photographer, Kenya Pickles, and her hubster, Craig.
The evening starts with an hour-long cocktail reception where notably there was a lesser amount of attendees. At 7:30 PM, everyone heads into the ballroom for a four-course sit-down dinner. The food, no little bites, and nibbles here. Our guests preselect prime beef, salmon, chicken, or vegetable entrees.
As with any fabulous event, there is entertainment, dining, and of course, the attendees. Let’s start with how we danced the night away with music by smooth jazz saxman, Art Sherrod, Jr. back by popular demand.
What’s a night without some fun, laughter, and celebrations of one another? And a Sunday morning Brunch to continue our conversations, remembering the shenanigans from the night before while continuing to forge our friendships.
And just like that another soirée to remember. Life goes by so fast, and I’m thrilled I have an event to bring friends together to celebrate one another. Do you have a special occasion to bring family or friends together? Do share in the comments section.
As always, thank you for reading. Have a fabulous week.
