Happy Wednesday! I am so thankful the rain has ended and the temps are comfortable today in NC with the high being 60! I have mentioned in the past that I am part of the Junior League of Raleigh, which is such an amazing organization that gives back in so many ways! Every 4 years the Junior League has the pleasure of hosting the Inaugural Ball for the new governor of our amazing state! This is one of the most prized positions within the league, to work on this event and be a part of creating a night to remember! As many may know, this event is black tie and SUPER elegant! Here are some fun facts about the Junior League & how/when they began hosting this amazing event:
● The Junior League of Raleigh is the only Junior League in the country to host an Inaugural
Ball, an honor we have had since 1933 when we hosted Governor J.C. Ehringhaus’ Ball.
● The Junior League of Raleigh formally asks both gubernatorial candidates for the privilege of
hosting the Inaugural Ball after the May primaries.
● It takes a team of four Co-chairs, 90 committee members, 300 volunteers and thousands of
volunteer hours to organize and execute the Inaugural Ball.
● All proceeds from the nonpartisan Inaugural Ball events go back to the community through the
Junior League of Raleigh. Past Inaugural Balls have benefited SAFEchild, Communities In
Schools of North Carolina, Heritage Park’s Community Learning Center, the Boys & Girls
Clubs and the Julia Jones Daniels Center for Community Leadership.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES for this Week:
● The Rock the Ball concert (MIPSO) from 7 p.m. – midnight on Thursday, January 5 at Lincoln Theatre.
● The Council of State Reception from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6 at Marbles
Kids Museum.
● The Governor’s Reception, the Gala Presentation and the Inaugural Ball from 6 p.m. –
midnight on Saturday, January 7 at N.C. State University’s newly renovated William Neal
Reynolds Coliseum and Talley Student Union.
You may be thinking why am I listing off all the events and that is because ALL still have available spots to purchase and you can buy tickets to the concert Thursday night or the Gala on Saturday here: ncgovernorsball.org. This year I will be unable to attend due to work, however, I wanted to let you all know you all know YOU STILL HAVE TIME to purchase tickets to attend and I wanted to let you know about some local boutiques I love who can head to to get you weekend READY!
Favorite Local Boutiques:
Kannons Clothing -Cameron Village (for your evening gown for Saturday)
Uniquities – Cameron Village or North Hills
Anthropologie– North Hills
Palm Avenue – Cameron Village
Moon & Lola – Cameron Village/Crabtree
Baileys Fine Jewelry – Cameron Village
Monkees of Raleigh – North Hills
Bevello – Cameron Village
If you do not have time to run to a boutique, you can always do a little online shopping and I have created a quick shoppable boutique with evening gowns/concert attire for you! I hope you all enjoy and if you are going, I would love to know what you are wearing!
On another note, don’t forget to check out yesterday’s blog post and the new “Get Active (wear)” Tab on the blog with all things to have you ready for the gym (or at least looking like it). I hope you all have the best day! XOXO
Shop Inaugural Ball Week Attire:
The dress you’re wearing is so gorgeous!!! I love how the feathers are located at the mid-section with making your waist look large. Great look!
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