In search of swanky spots
I knew Midnight Sunner Evan was a classy fellow -- but this classy? As it turns out, Evan is quite the jet-setter, sipping cocktails at a swanky event at the Pratt. On with the tale, Evan!
Despite the rather foul weather this past Saturday, the Pratt Contemporaries hosted their 3rd anniversary celebration at the Enoch Pratt Free Library (400 Cathedral St.) with a highfalutin masquerade.
For a mere $45 the celebration included complimentary masks, open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction and a DJ spinning dance tunes.
Needless to say, with Black & White attire required, everyone was looking fantastic. ...
With its marble floors, immensely high ceiling and general elegance I'm actually kind of surprised that the lobby isn't used more often for such things.
Which gets me to thinking: what are some of the nicest places in the city to have a swanky cocktail party that you might not normally think would have one?
I mean, "The Library" wouldn't have been my first thought.
Obvious answers like The Belvedere (at least, prior to its stabariffic bottle club days) come to mind but how about some lesser known venues?
(Photo courtesy of Evan)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
the roof of the science center is nice. the whole venue makes for a fun party at the puesta del sol gala in the summertime.
Posted by: unbelievaboh | February 3, 2010 2:33 PM
I used to cater parties all around town and the Peabody libary in Mount Vernon is about as cool as you can get. For my money, anyway.
Posted by: Calvert | February 3, 2010 2:34 PM
Great time! On behalf of the Pratt Library and the Pratt Contemporaries, we want to thank everyone who braved the snow Saturday night. The Black and White Party was definitely a fabulous event. We hope to see more people at future events.
Posted by: Roswell | February 3, 2010 3:08 PM
Sam,
A Rat pack or earlier selection of adjectives,
swanky,
jet-setter,
highfalutin'
Now you need to define the conventional or urban dictionary absent - "stabariffic"
Posted by: Anonymous | February 3, 2010 3:39 PM
Wow I thought it was Ixia at first glance.
Posted by: baltimoregal | February 3, 2010 3:56 PM
The Peabody Library used to be a nice spot for swanky get togethers.
Posted by: jmc | February 3, 2010 5:26 PM
Were we beautiful, of course we were- we were young. Best night ever but it's all in the decor.
As far as other surprise spots to rock the swank, I would say all of dundalk
Posted by: Shankman | February 3, 2010 8:37 PM
Another friend of mine suggested the conservatory over by druid lake. That would be fairly incredible for a spring/summer gathering.
Posted by: Evan | February 4, 2010 12:47 PM