OCTOBER 16, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
The Ridgewood Public Library is encouraging people to come “party like mad” tomorrow night.
The “Party Like Mad Gala,” which encourages attendees to dress like characters from the popular AMC TV show “Mad Men,” will feature live music, catered food and even a blackjack tournament in order to give it a 60s theme.
The event’s theme was chosen by Library Director Nancy Greene, according to Betsy Giordano, president of the library foundation.
“The Mad Men show finale was approaching, and we decided it just couldn’t be over,” she explained. “Who doesn’t like playing dress up?”
Proceeds from the event will be used to support the library’s “excellence far into the future, and ensure state-of-the-art learning opportunities and technology for residents of all ages.”
“We promise you’ll be amazed at this magical one-night transformation — the service desks will be our bars and all upper levels will be extravagantly decorated to bring the Mad Men era to life,” Giordano said. “We’re offering gourmet food from a premier Manhattan chef, a bourbon bar, silent auction and entertainment from one of New Jersey’s hottest bands (Total Soul),” among other entertainment.
“The auction will also have unique opportunities, with the chance to win a private plane ride up the Hudson, a long weekend at a Windham ski house, a premium catered box for ‘Disney on Ice’ and so much more,” she said. “We guarantee this party will be fun —not stuffy at all.”
Giordano said that the foundation is expecting around 350 people, explaining that ticket sales “have been quite strong, with the totals running into the hundreds, and more responses are arriving daily.”
“We are so grateful for this tremendous support from fellow Ridgewood residents,” she added.
Will our Mayor buy a ticket this time, or just stand outside the door for a photo op again?
He is hoping you will buy it and call it a campaign contribution.
Saraceno will buy the ticket for him. Totally fine.
Is the Library “party like mad” because the 3 amigos are giving more money for the massive renovation and the new performing arts center.