I’ve been promoting the after-parties held in the Westin Hotel lobby, on Friday nights in conjunction with the Orpheum summer movie series, for several weeks now… but last night, for the first time I actually made it to one of the parties.
My reaction: Why would people NOT go to these? They put out a spread of free food – chicken skewers with Thai peanut sauce, veggie shish-ka-bobs, boiled shrimp with cocktail sauce, spinach dip, calamari. It was so good I went back for seconds. The drinks at the bar were regular priced – I paid $7 for a Crown and Coke, but he made it in a tall glass and gave me a generous pour. Lots of sofas and chairs where you can lounge around and talk with friends.
You don’t have to go to the Orpheum movies to attend the Westin after-parties – just show up! The movies start at 7:15, so around 9:30 is the time to get to the Westin. Heck, I never go to the movies – nothing against the Orpheum, it’s a great series. It’s just that I’ve never been a movie person. Although, looking back I wish I had gone last night… I read the Wikipedia entry for Rocky Horror Picture Show and remembered that there are Transylvanians in the movie. I like Transylvanians.
While I was there, I talked to Joan the concierge and she told me that the Westin is a pet-friendly hotel (40 lbs. and under). I’ve asked her to send me more details. It sounds like they not only accept pets, they pamper them.
Next on the schedule: Goldfinger, next Friday at 7:15. I’m sure the Westin will have fun creating some Bond-inspired drinks.