Case of the Missing Partygoers

Hate to say it, but last night’s RetroRama was sort of a disappointment. Not only was there little to no cleavage, but there were also little to no people. Where were you, folks? (You were at the 10,000 Arts party, from what I hear.) Of course, the first RetroRama, in April, was such a raging success that perhaps our expectations were a wee unrealistic. And something else must be said: We have sciatica, which means we’re not having much fun right now. Still, it didn’t get past us that the MNHS folks went all out in
preparation for last night. Once again, they erected a fabulous vintage
clothing and accessories boutique with the help of folks from Succotash and Up
Six. There was also an on-site pulp bookstore courtesy of Midway Books – very handy! Booze and snack
foods were readily available. There were even cigarette girls wandering the
joint, although they only had the candy versions. Some impressive costumes
turned out, too. Exhibit A:

 

(Above) She certainly cultivated an air of menace, no? But then
again, she co-owns Go Vintage (on

Selby
Avenue

in St.
Paul) so she had something of a competitive advantage.

Now, as for these next ladies: I followed them in through the front door. They
didn’t exactly look as though torn from the cover of a pulp paperback, but I sure
did enjoy their hats.

 

(Below) I mentioned this guy in the Rakish Angle I wrote for the
November issue. His name is Matt Schmidt; and he’s absolutely everywhere,
always surrounded by beautiful women. His gangsta-style zipper hat was
something to behold. Also, his date was rockin the femme fatale look, don’t ya
think?

 

And finally: As it happened, one of the few noteworthy men’s get-ups
belonged to Dan Spock,
Director of the History Center Museum.
Please note: My Elph didn’t perform so well in the ambient light.