Grand Entrances
“You walked in to the party like you were walking onto a yacht.” OK, people have you EVER been to a party @ The SoChi Gallery? Seriously, Priscilla Esser is the living embodiment of that verse sung by Carly Simon. This past Friday was The Studio 54 Party. Priscilla, dressed as “Bianca Jagger,” made her dramatic Cleopatra-style entrance atop a Tiger skin palanquin carried by 4 saronged boys: Anthony Ennis, Scot Cooley, Troy Tarpley & Pat Frost. ME-OW! WOW-WOW!
The SoChi Gallery was transformed into Studio 54 with a limo out front, the Velvet Ropes at the door, a line of folks in a que waiting to get in, nightclub lighting, a disco ball atop the amazing DKH Entertainment’s DJ setup, the authentic Studio 54 logo projected onto the wall by Macon Lights, the iconic Moon & Coke Spoon and a Warhol on the wall. Official Paparazzi included: Anna Scott and Gilbert Lee
NoChi dweller Daly Smith said, and I quote, “”If you’d told me 5 yrs ago I’d be at a party on Second Street and would have a problem finding parking spot I’d say you are crazy! Cheers to you for accomplishing the impossible!” I’ll take it. 
This party was proof that Andy Warhol’s “Everyone’s Famous for 15 Minutes” quip rings true! Most of the guests were dressed in Retro-Fabulous “Disco Attire” but there were a few standouts that I must give props to. Craig Hamilton rocked it as “Iggy Pop,” Priscilla Esser, of course, as “Bianca Jagger,” Starling Thornsberry & Anna Stripling were gorgeous in their glittery frocks & very big hair, Christopher Brooks’ “Village People Indian,” Kim Sandefur’s maxi-lashed “Raquel Welch,” Mitch Kersey defined Glitter as “Studio 54” with disco ball septer in hand, “Porn-Stached Marcus Simmons and Jenn Hayslip’s “Supermodel Gia.” Jessica Garcia really POPPED in her Bubble Wrap dress. Jason Ancho was a perfect “Club Kid.” The Tampa foursome, Tommy & Alicia Rossiter and Todd & Kimberly Davis, blew into Macon ready to Disco-down…and they ALL looked the part.
As the clock struck Midnight and the moon jumped over the coke spoon, confetti was thrown down from the catwalk…making everyone just a little more sparkly!
The glitter faded and the sleep deprivation set-in on Saturday. What makes for good hangover food? The Fish Taco from Acapulco’s Mexican Restaurant! Yum, Yum. Especially if paired with their top shelf margarita. The hair of the dog, as they say.
Family Day Sunday was spent with the Atlanta Braves & Milwaukee Brewers at Turner Field. Braves won 8 to 7.
Go BING yourself! Check out the newest search engine. Besides “Bing It!” sounds funkier than “Google It!”
FUTURE LOVE PARADISE
Macon Little Theatre Kid’s Production of “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS.” Performances: Friday, June 12 – 7:30PM; Saturday, June 13 – 2:30 & 7:30 PM; Sunday, June 14 – 2;30 pm
TRUE BLOOD Second Season premieres Sunday on HBO @ 9pm. 
Y-O’S Poetic Peace Open Mic@ the 567 Every Tuesday. 7p til 10p. 567 Cherry Street.
DOCS WHO ROCK! Macon Arts’ Taste of Music. Saturday, August 15th. 7-10p @ The Blacksmith Shop. If you are a doctor who’d like to be a celeb chef at this year’s event, contact Macon Arts. 478-743-6940.
Check out my new column about mixing & mingling: “The SoChi Life” in the June/July issue of Macon Magazine.
DRIVE. DRINK. ZINGO. $20 plus $2 per mile. Way cheaper than a DUI & no driving around looking for your car the next day. They pick you up in your car and drive you home. 478-254-6555.
SO CAMPY!
Camp Discovery at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. June 8-26 and again July 13-31. Children must have completed kindergarten, but cannot have completed the 6th grade. Museum members receive a discount for camps, and a $20 discount is given to families registering more than one child. 478-477-3232
Summer Kids Flicks @ AmStar Movie, Popcorn & a Drink for only $3. Every Tuesday & Wednesday @ 10am.
Looking for a cool summer camp for your kiddos? Well check this one out: Macon Clay Hand-building clay classes for ages 6 & up. 478-731-1376
Rock Star Camp! The 2nd Annual Otis Redding Singer/Songwriter Camp June 22-26, 2009. Geared for ages 12-17. The camp is $100 and includes lunch. Applications are available online at http://www.georgiamusic.org/ or at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Museum.
12. June 2009 um 15:41
What happened to Ashley and her column?
17. June 2009 um 16:02
Hey Maura. we separated the blogs. It was an amicable decision and something we had been planning for months.
She will keep Toast of the Town. I am moving on with SoChilite.
What do you think?
– Terrell.
15. October 2009 um 15:49
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