I have never heard of the New Year's White Rose Gala, but ran across an advertisement for it on the internet this past Sunday afternoon, just a few hours before it was to begin. Evidently, it is wildly popular, a sellout for the past 20 years, welcoming 1,200 guests. This year, it was taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Denver, featuring a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s theme. I saw in the write-up that you could buy early bird general admission tickets for $75 plus fees, but those tickets were all sold out. However, the write-up also states that without a VIP ticket, your were "only skimming the surface of the party." The VIP tickets allowed access to the Speakeasy Dance Club and a high-end Casino, areas of "privilege and exclusivity." Sounds like mixing with that crowd would be loads of fun. Of course, most corporations, as well as colleges and universities, pledge to advance the opposite of those two selling points. I planned to ask my fellow partygoers about that if I attended, but unfortunately, all those VIP tickets ($149 plus fees) were also sold out. However, if you really wanted to go, you could still purchase last minute VIP tickets at $299. Of course, tables, at a cost of $149, were all sold out, meaning you would have to stand the entire evening. Also, elegant attire was required, preferably Roaring 20s themed. If my sister Susan and I were to attend, and feel that air of "privilege and exclusivity," we would not only have to shell out $600 for tickets (plus fees), but find a flapper outfit for Susan and a tux for me in just a few hours. On a Sunday, no less. And from what I could tell, there was no complementary food or an open bar at the event, and so we decided to pass. Disappointing, but perhaps we'll buy those early bird VIP tickets next year. I really want to see who the hell attends these things. Now THAT would be entertaining.
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