CAG Gala at Evermay a Roaring Twenties Success

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CAG’s October 12 Gala was a Roaring Twenties success as almost 300 Georgetowners and friends – many in period attire – wined, dined and danced the night away at the historic Evermay estate. The 1920’s theme began in the driveway where a vintage Cadillac LaSalle coupe with rumble seat was parked and continued inside and onto the terrace where “lighted” cosmopolitans and champagne were served. Evermay hosts Harry Belin (looking very dapper wearing his father’s 1920’s rowing club jacket) and Susan Belin greeted every guest.

Charming dance card programs (designed by the wonderfully creative Marilyn Worseldine, who also did the delightful Gala invitations) were passed out along with boas, beads and top hats by a roaming “cigarette girl”. Doc Scantlin (in white tie) and his Imperial Palms Orchestra provided mellow dance music in the ballroom and fascinating vocals by his glamourous wife, Chou Chou. Many of the guests’ flapper dresses, dramatic headpieces, tuxedos, zoot suits -- and even formal kilt attire -- were captured on film by roaming photographers.

Mid-way through the evening, Councilmember Jack Evans helped present crystal trophies to honorees Joan and Ev Shorey for their pioneering work on the CAG guard and block captain programs and to Elizabeth Miller – looking chic as always in a cloche hat – for founding and producing the CAG Concerts in the Parks program. Corporate sponsors such as Clydes, Georgetown University Hospital, Bill Dean, head of M.C. Dean; Carl Rowan Jr. of Securitas, and James Lee from Opus East and Billy Cullipher from BB&T were recognized.

Then the band revved up again for an energetic Charleston contest – won by Georgetown Current publisher Davis Kennedy (in tails) and Denise Cunningham. In between activities, guests dined from two buffets in the pavilion and dining room and bid on a tantalizing array of auction items. A very big thank you goes to our lead sponsors: the Evermay Society, M.C. Dean, BB&T, Capital Restaurant Concepts, Clyde’s of Georgetown & 1789 Restaurant, Eastbanc, GU Hospital, Opus East, Securitas Security Services USA, and Wachovia Wealth Management. We also appreciate the important support of Fidelity & Trust, Flying Colors Broadcasts, The Georgetown Current, Georgetown University, and The Georgetowner.

Last but not least, multiple kudos go to the hardworking but fun-loving Gala committee, headed by Jennifer Altemus, who provided an extraordinary and memorable evening.