While making a final loop around, we stopped in the Special Events Pavilion where DJ Charles Erickson had been spinning a set earlier, was now filled with the sounds of 70s hits courtesy of Popgun. Whenever giving the dark lit party room an uch of whimsy, young ladies costumed as faeries flittered amongst the dancers and casual listeners with ribbon wands. Amidst the din, we learned we should be serving the Cheshire’s Smile, so this year’s signature cocktail comprised of OYO Vodka, Stone Fruit Vodka, Earl Grey Tea, Blueberry, orange juice and a dash of lemon that mixed as a mysteriously murky purple, not unlike its namesake. I was shepherded, with a bunch of young ladies in strappy grey cocktail dresses, to the cavernous main atrium, where DJs and food vendors were hurriedly perfecting the finals details to their displays, their chatter rebounding through the hall. Lots of info can be found easily by going online. Though it was a thrift outfit, Know what guys, I felt kind of like Johnny Cash if he were a tired, ‘noname’ 33yearold musician from the Midwest.
I was instructed that the dress code was grey and white but not blackish tie so I scrounged out the embroidered cowboy shirt and pinstripe pants I only wear for rare occasions like these.
Absolutely no jeans or sneakers.
Guys can wears slacks or chinos and a collared shirt. As a result, most corporate offices have a dress code that calls for business casual. For women, pants and a blazer, or a pencil skirt and a fun blouse is the way to go. Nevertheless, now, I’m pretty sure I realized I lost my coat check ticket and decided that maybe I must go be sure my keys, wallet, and Dentyne Ice were still within my possession. I’m sure you heard about this. They have been. Therefore, the coat check team was on its top. With a harshly fresh, minty mouth, By the way I bid farewell to the wondrous Wonderball and shuffled off to the mundanity of Ohio’s midnight winter. You should take it into account. I stood, welcomed, and offered the Cheshire’s Smile.
Was actually just the museum café, that contained two cocktail bars and had the exclusive benefit of doors to set the permitted patrons apart from the chaotic atrium, my station was the Sponsor Lounge. ‘lowlit’, ‘plush couched’ speakeasy. Usually my offer was accepted, a lot of the time it was declined, a couple times I was outright ignored. He enthusiastically accepted the cocktail, tasted it, and ld me what was in it, almost as if he’d mixed it himself. During my shift, Know what, I served Randy Malloy, owner of CD102 dot 5 FM, a Media Sponsor for Wonderball. That, or volunteer. Now let me tell you something. From what I had heard and seen about the past two events, Wonderball is kind of a who”swho’ of Columbus. Did you know that a quick glance at the lengthy sponsor and committee list is enough to confirm that. Then again, sometimes an awesome method get in is through the backdoor. On p of this, I did both with an eye to experience the third Wonderball event, a ‘semi exclusive’ fundraiser to support the Columbus Museum of Art that encouraged its attendees to dress up, dance, and party for creativity. Down the hall, I’m almost sure I contributed to the live mural, a delightful mishmash of Burberry, yarn, pine cones, and police caution tape threaded through square inch netting.
Through the corridors, I had the chance to create a 3D Virtual Reality art piece courtesy of RayLi at Soundspace.
Next, we hit the smash car which should cause a displayed CGI Cadillac to crumple and dispense Mario coins.
Lastly, we stopped to admire in awe, the Columbus city Lego display. Whenever donning much sharper fashions than mine, ranging from classic grey coats and cocktail dresses, to Masquerade themes, a full magenta paisley two piece, and even an immaculate and daring allwhite suit, wonderball would come to life as the atrium swelled with a Gatsbian assortment of ‘early comers’. Actually the dress code suggestion at many daytime semiformal events, that said, this dress code calls for a suit and tie for the guys and a tailored dress or a pantsuit for women. Just think for a moment. Besides, the idea is to wear something business appropriate that also feels dressedup. The murkier dress codes, men are given the option of either wearing a tuxedo or a dark suit and a tie.
You must still make an effort with formal attire, you aren’t expected to look as if you’re en route the Oscars.
The dress code is more open for women just like this. Things were hectic as I checked in through the unremarkable linoleum tiled staff entrance. Student musicians from ACPA and Musicologie, museum staff, and Cameron Mitchell servers huddled under fluorescent lights and dispersed as they received marching orders. For guys, dress up your favorite pair of jeans with a blazer and you’ll be good to go. For women, dress up your goto pair of pants with a fun pair of ankle boots, add heels to elevate flared jeans, or pair a jumpsuit with a collared shirt.
So this dress code calls for a just slightly dressier version of your most casual look.
It’s the back of your head, she apologized.
I laughed, You got my good side. She shared a photo of me serving drinks. Furthermore, my shift ended and I was free to explore, as the mass of attendees settled into their party groove. Now please pay attention. Surveying the scene from the first landing of the open stairwell, I caught the lens of Megan Leigh Barnard, a popular Columbus photographer who was capturing the spectacle. While creating the atmosphere of a supernatural rain forest, I moved upward into the socially central Derby Court, that was decked out with neon light green underlighting.
Mike Brown, VP of Strategic Development at Experience Columbus, who shared thoughts on Columbus’s music scene; and later, I actually would receive a cheerful embrace from WCBE’s Jim Coe who was celebrating with a playfully outlandish ‘blackandwhite’ wig, striped socks, and light ‘mimeish’ makeup, In the Court, Know what, I came across a ‘sharplydressed’ Jon Elliot, crooner in the Floorwalkers and Popgun, a ‘all star’ party band who should perform later. Here, Actually I sampled a fried Chicken with Mole from the Broke Johnny Food Truck. It’s a little more complicated for women, who can technically wear anything from a long dress to dressy separates to a formal cocktail dress. Notice that a great method find out what to wear is to dress in line with what you expect the host to wear. Basically, wear a gown. That’s crystal clear for men wear a tuxedo. Now let me ask you something. Attending a ‘highend’ wedding?