Banned By The ‘Met,’ Embraced By Dallas
Sep 18th, 2009 by gilberto
Wednesday evening, the team had the fortune of meeting Michael Gross, author of Rogues’ Gallery – a revealing, unauthorized look at the 138-year history of the nation’s greatest museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The even was hosted by Dallas designer and best-boss-ever Laura Hunt, in her dreamy and well-chronicled office above the Regent Theater in Highland Park Village. The cocktails were flowing, the atmosphere was spirited, the books were being signed and the guest of honor was all smiles. The head chef de cuisine of Craft, Jeff Harris, was even on-site preparing hors d’oeuvres ranging from duck pâté to mini reuben sandwiches (“I’ll take another please!”).
The Metropolitan, as Gross writes, “is a huge alchemical experiment, turning the worst of man’s attributes—extravagance, lust, gluttony, acquisitiveness, envy, avarice, greed, egotism, and pride—into the very best, transmuting deadly sins into priceless treasure.” On this night however, the only sin patrons were guilty of was having too much fun.
Author Michael Gross discussing “Rogues’ Gallery”
Photos By: Shok
Loved the party!
Cannot put the book down-it is so intriquing!
Throughly enjoying learning all the secrets of the Met and the rich, famous and infamous, of New York City.
Michael Gross is a marvelous writer and a charming gentleman in person.
Many thanks for including me at this oh-so-chic event,
Martha Fordyce
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