Recap: Annual Holiday Party at the Redbury Hotel
This year’s SoCal MRA annual holiday party was held at the newly-renovated Redbury Hotel, in the heart of bustling Hollywood. The vibe was warm, artsy, and sophisticated, as guests were welcomed by lush red curtains, funky Rock N Roll shabby-chic decor, and, of course, raffle tickets! At the front door, guests were greeted by smiling fresh faced volunteers (thanks, volunteers!), and dropped off generous donations for Children’s Hospital. Tray-passed signature cocktails got the party started off right, as did the yummy hors d’oeuvres, including flatbreads, mini-sliders, and other little nibbles. After everyone got a chance to mingle a bit, check out the space and, of course, the open bar, The Redbury opened the dinner buffet area, filled with delectable middle eastern delicacies of all shapes and sizes, that kept on arriving all night long. Some members clustered near the bar and the food, while others hung out in the heated outdoor patio, and there was plenty of room to co-mingle, meet fellow MRA members, and enjoy a casual chat about business, life, and everything in between. The raffle kicked off later into the evening, with fabulous prizes provided by the evening’s sponsors and our board members, including, among others, techie goods like the new Kindle, and themed gift baskets, including a ‘relax’ package of bubble-bath, bottle of wine, and box-set of DVDs, and a fun stocking of toys and the Toy Story DVDs. The party continued well into the night, as folks made some new contacts, re-connected with old colleagues, and danced like teenagers. As the party wound down, the smart few who got a room at the hotel continued the revelry upstairs, thankful for the Redbury’s big suites with cozy couches, big kitchens, and downtown views!
