Thursday, April 03, 2008
CBF Fashion Show & Luncheon serves up the latest looks
The 2008 CBF Fashion Show and Luncheon served up fun and the latest fashions this afternoon.
Host Mark Ballard didn't disappoint, riding in for his grand entrance on a scooter decorated with pink blossoms this year (many of you will remember last year's lawn mower). He was a little bit nervous about riding it before the event but told me he'd been sure to wear underwear in case he fell off like Kimberly Stewart (Rod Stewart's daughter) did on the red carpet one year. I have to admit that I was a little disappointed that he didn't toss any clothes into the crowd this year and have ladies jumping over each other to try to catch the items - that was a sight I will never forget from last year's event. He did, however, tell the crowd that he'd gotten a spray tan just for the event.
The food, well, it was OK. Pink soup was on the menu again this year, as well as chicken (a little bit chewy), and a delicious chocolate dessert. Each table also came with two wine bottles.
The crowd wasn't quite as crazy this year as it was last year, but maybe that had something to do with the dismal weather. I was also surprised to see a few more men in attendance this year.
The fashions (all from Macon Mall) were really, really cute. There was a lot of black and white, which is totally hot right now. The models did two walk-throughs this year instead of three, but the length of the fashion show was about the same as last year's, maybe a little bit shorter. There was a good variety of models, from young to old, and even Lacie sashayed down the runway.
Click here for a gallery of photos from the event.
Here's some video footage Liz Fabian shot.
Click here and here for more video from the fashion show.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Seeing double in the park for Twins Day
It was Twins Day in the Park followed by "A Bit of Macon's Own" for the musical acts of the night.
The kids were cute, of course - how could they not be? The youngest twins were 4 weeks old, while the oldest were 52. The 52-year-olds came out with their grandchildren, two of which were also twins and who won a prize of their own during the look-alike contest.
Click here for a look at some of the twins in Central City Park on Wednesday night.
The first band to perform for the evening was The Interference. That's them up top, and below is the little girl who kept sitting down next to me. The guitarist told me The Interference has been together for about four months and they perform cover songs and some of their own pieces. You can find them playing at different locations around town. They were pretty good, and I shot some video, but apparently if you get too close to the speaker the sound doesn't come out very well. Ooops. My bad. After them, Mainline was supposed to perform.
I was a little bit skeptical about turnout at Central City Park for the week when I saw the lineup but I'm pleased to learn I was wrong about attendance. I haven't been every night but I have friends who have and I hear turnout has been incredible, except for Saturday and Sunday nights when the weather just wasn't cooperating. Turnout tonight was pretty good, and if you're looking for the best time to come out for the rides, about 4:30 is a good time because the lines aren't that bad. If you come before 3 p.m., though, I think you get a better deal on the rides.
As for the weather. I don't know what's up with all this rain that's been forecast for the entire week, but I have yet to see any of it. Here's hoping it stays that way!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
A look back at Tuesday
From a shoe decorating contest during the Pink in the Park day at Central City Park to more free ice cream, click here for a look back at Tuesday's CBF events.
Rain won't stop the music
From the CBF office: The weather won't keep Margaritaville night from going on. If it rains, there will be an acoustic version in the Round Building at Central City Park.
Dancing with blossoms
Liz Fabian went the American Ballroom Classic last night. Click here for her footage.