Laura invited me to be a contributor to this blog, and I'm happy to join the party. (And not just mutter comments to a fern in the corner.) Since this is my second time through, I'll follow our hostess' lead as we waltz through history and let her set the pace. SPOILERS: coat of arms changed, second war in Europe, APX brother dives under North Pole, man walks on moon, chapters at 30+ schools.In the chapter reports, Iktinos reports:
Our annual Greenwich Village Party was held on March 21-22, as planned. It was the best ever. The decorations were more informal than usual and the spirit of the evening reflected this informality.
This above party photo from Ann Arbor was taken in 1923 or 1924, so it may depict this very party. I'm not sure of the origins of the "Greenwich Village" name, but other issues mention the bohemian bent and artistic character of this tradition. The outrageous makeup on the participants is only rivaled by the extensive decorations that span the entire main floor of the house. Click on the picture for a larger view and marvel at the murals and other decorations.
(File the mural on the left under "(in)sensitive topics." Party over.)
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