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Tonight wasn’t about the last eight years. It wasn’t about the war. It wasn’t about the economy. At Denver’s Oriental Theater, located in heavily Democratic Northwest Denver, tonight was simply a time of celebration.
The historic theater appeared to be filled to capacity for the festivities, which began at 5:00 for cocktails and appetizers, followed by a concert featuring several local musicians. The crowd and the musicians ranged in age from very young to well, not so very young. The ethnic diversity represented the neighborhood, with a mix of Caucasians and Latinos joined by a few African Americans. There were sequins and high heels. There were cowboy hats and Levis.
There was a feeling of restrained exuberance. People danced. People sang. People genuinely enjoyed themselves, but even the musicians acknowledged that tonight was for fun, but tomorrow the real work was to begin.
There was also a sense that patriotism once again belonged to all Americans. The concert began with a Jimmy Hendrixish version of the Star Spangled Banner. The room full of Democrats stood, many hand to heart. Throughout the evening, hand held flags waved throughout the crowd. The musical lineup was entirely American themed, with classics such as Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” and Tom Petty’s “American Girl”, which was played as a tribute to Michelle Obama. “Sweet Home Chicago” was played in recognition of the First Family’s home town. .JPG)
The festivities wound down with more of a whimper than a bang. People checked their watches before slowly piling out of the theater, leaving just stragglers to enjoy the last couple of songs. It was Tuesday night and tomorrow was a work day in every sense of the term.
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