That's right, Cachinnatees, I had champagne for lunch! (Do I have a killer job, or what?)



I went to a luncheon fundraiser for the local Art Center. The concept was simple enough: different businesses around town designed outrageous centerpieces for a luncheon. The businesses paid to have their work displayed, the guests paid to be a part of it, there was a silent auction, there was a raffle, and you were supposed to tip the "celebrity waiters" an obscene amount.

Now... there are two key components to making this successful: The first is that you make sure the waiters are hunky men and the guests are middle-aged women. The second is that the waiters must keep the champagne flowing.

I was a last-minute invite by their Executive Director. I guess it was a professional courtesy thing. I was one of three males at the event who weren't waiters. As valuable as the schmoozing was for me and my organization, I volunteered to be a waiter next year. I felt a bit out of place. Oy.

But... I did get champagne for lunch! Check out the pictures:

This centerpiece is a cake!

Here's an "Alice in Wonderland" themed centerpiece.

How snappy are the cards in this centerpiece?
(Whoa... snappy? Too much estrogen today...)

Art is always better when coupled with naked people.
Actually, the florist who did this one is a friend.
I think it's cool.

Cheers!