Christmas Eve in the City

An ideal Christmas for me would be to spend Christmas Eve in the city and wake up Christmas Day in the country.  So every year, we attend my husband's college roommate's holiday gathering that gives us our city fix. 

We drove down to the New Haven station and caught a train to Grand Central.  

Other plans precluded attending Evensong at Saint Thomas Church, but we were at least able to hear the organist rehearsing.

We then headed over to the corporate offices of Tiffany, where we talked to some of the executives there.

And yes, I had to change my shoes on the street on the way over before heading in.

Besides the obvious topics, we discussed Tiffany's corporate stewardship, including sourcing policies, which went much deeper than I imagined.

We then headed back to the apartment for the party. 

My son and I watched the three pianists come in (one for each grand piano).

The fabulous talent of twin piano playing

Edward the publicist and I - guests with festive pants.

 Always an eclectic mix

With Ivy Style's charming Christian Chensvold

 The Gang from Rainbow Room's Rainbow and Stars

The incomparable Lee Roy Reams, showing us throughout the evening why he got his Tony nod (see our "home movies" below) with Dennis Buck on the piano.

And Marty Vidnovic, with his booming voice, showing us with impromptu singing why he got his Tony nod. (Again, our "home movies" below.)

Saying goodnight to Cabaret Legend Julie Wilson

And now, we are back in the country for a very quiet Christmas.

Happy Holidays from The Daily Prep! 

Lee Roy Reams singing from last year


 
Marty Vidnovic singing this year, Part I



 
Marty Vidnovic singing this year, Part II