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Local inauguration bashes planned
Far from the glitz and glamour of inaugural balls and politico parties in Washington, D.C., some local folks are throwing bashes of their own Tuesday to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama.Mike and Dianne Budde, owners of Budde’s Pizza and Good Spirits, were inspired to plan an inaugural after an impromptu celebration filled the downtown establishment with revelers on election night in November.“Everybody was excited about the election,” Dianne said. “It was like a Saturday night on a Tuesday.”A patron suggested they have an inaugural party, too, and the Buddes decided to go all out.They researched Obama’s favorite foods and will be adding a couple of them to the menu for the day, including fried chicken and Hawaiian pizza. Televisions will be tuned to coverage and rebroadcasts of the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural parade, and the bar will be decorated in red, white and blue.Plus, the Buddes are encouraging attendees to dress in formal attire, to add to the festivities.The reason for all the celebration, Dianne said, is that she believes people are ready for change, and are excited about the historic inauguration.“Obama being the first black president is so exciting,” she said.Budde’s, 425 E. Main St., opens at 3 p.m. There is no cover charge for the Inaugural Ball.
Another group planning an inaugural party that’s open to the public are the residents of Cohouse at Knox CollegeThe six residents of the off-campus house have planned several other events this year with the goal of connecting with their neighbors, and getting to know the residents of Galesburg better — including a picnic in September and a cookout in October.Celebrating the inauguration was another opportunity to connect with their neighbors, said organizer Tanya Novotnak, a sophomore from Madison, Wis.“If I was at home, that’s what I would do with my neighbors,” she said.Their inaugural party runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cohouse, 237 W. Knox St. Snacks will be provided and music will be provided by Elbow Macaroni, a band comprised of Knox students.The event is free and open to the public, and children are welcome. No alcohol will be served.The point of the party, organizers say, isn’t to have a democratic rally or exclude people of other political persuasions, but to commemorate an historic inauguration.“This represents a new year and a new presidency,” said Kevin Morris, a Cohouse resident from Belvidere. “And he’s from Illinois.”
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