There's YOURS TRULY, Ma'at Atkins, in the cut with my socialite friend, Musa Ali taking a pic from the event. We also reunited to bring back our DAPPER CANCERS brand where we attend events and wear stylish fashions.
A long shot of some of the Union Station midway where the event was held.
One of the entertainers during the VIP dinner segment
of the event was the Funky Butt Brass Band
Here's another Mardi Gras spectacle, an aerial act.
One of the attendees were STL power couple Rinaa Pheonix and Antoine Larry
A reveler with a star balloon in the crowd.
The Marshmello Man LOL
MAAT's TAKE--Overall, the event was OK. Or shall I say, it was Ok enough, for St Louis. Having been to a St Louis Mayors Mardi Gras Ball in the past, I was expecting a little more razzmatazz as far as the whole Mardi Gras atmosphere: the bells and whistles that comes with a Mardi Gras Party, but it gave what it gave.
It was definitely a great return to normalcy after the Pandemic and partying without masks. So, I will give this reason as far as how things were with the event.
As far as the VIP set up, it was well decorated and spaced where people had the option to sit down and eat or grab a small plate to stand and schmooze. As far as the food, it was palatable. I saw many people who went for the cookies and sweets more than the main dishes which mainly was fried oyster-kabobs and rice. Based on people going to the trash can, the oyster-kabobs were not a hit.
But the VIP made up for the oyster faux paux by having open bar areas for people to parlay in beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. There were many Mardis Gras costumes that kept the mood of the affair intact by the guests, some had complimentary beads and hats that were given out. Their were also many ladies who wore their furs and minks with long gowns of many colors and regalia that kept me keeping score of fashions.
As the night continued and the libations were poured and drank, people loosened up and got very frisky with the Mardi Gras scene. It was also a night of reunion for me seeing people who I havent seen since the Pandemic hit from school mates, fitness colleagues, and media personalities. The Megalux 360 Megabooth was also a nice added touch for the revelers to capture the moment.
The St Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones came through midway during the festivities as the Dirty Muggs were on stage with her mayor's entourage. She was wearing a red speckled number that was well suited for the Mardis Gras occasion. I was expecting her to greet the crowd on stage for a Mayors Moment but I must have missed it because from pics I saw on social media she greeted the attendees.
There were also, however, a few WTF moments that I observed as well. There was this couple who was nice and lit and the man's lady wanted YOURS TRULY to spank her bottom as her man looked. I definitely went cold on that request. LOL. Another instance was when a black guy was arguing all up in the face of a white guy as though he was about to hit him in the face. OMG! I dont know what transpired prior to this potential ruckus, but when I mouthed to the black guy, "Is Everything ok?" He mouthed back, "Yeah." And that was the end of that. Another moment was when a lady literally fell into my arms when she tripped over a ladies' high heels that were left unattended by the staging area where The Dirty Muggs were performing. Good thing I caught her because she would have been diving into a hard floor.
And lastly, when a lip syncher began lip synching to Tina Turner hits on an adjacent stage. It was darkened and the lip syncher had no fan fare. The entertainer (not sure if the entertainer was a female impersonator or not) was not dazzling at all. When one does Tina Turner you have to be electrifying, and rolling down the river! LOL.
As things began to wind down, I was debating on whether to attend the After Party that was going to held at City Hall especially after the After Party feel I got from Dirty Muggs turning it out on stage. So, after some quick debate and looking at the time which was after midnite, I decided to go ahead and see what the After Party was going to give.
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