*CITY STARLIGHT* SOIRÉE, JULY 24 2010

Our special summer celebration last saturday was a hugely successful soirée enjoyed by all. A big thank you to my wonderful friend Brigitte for co-hosting this event in her penthouse apartment with its fabulous terrace!

With our estimated crowd capacity of 60 we were fully booked and couldn't squeeze in everyone who wanted to come, sorry! Numbers came in more or less perfect with 59 guests plus the two hostesses, and may we congratulate ourselves on achieving a male majority this time (not an easy task in Bcn), with a ratio of 32 to 29. As usual the crowd was a great mix of diverse nationalities, ages, visitors and residents, including 24 newbies welcomed into the cosmo-ranks.

Photographic documentation of the evening is unfortunately limited... if anyone has any decent photos please post them!

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED!!!

There are no more sure places for this saturday's event, but you can email me to go on the waitlist.

JUNE 12 PARTY REPORT

With a lucky break in the rain which has plagued Barcelona for the past week, we were blessed with a perfect June evening, and most of the party action took place on the terrace under a beautiful clear sky.

Many cosmo-regulars couldn’t make it this time but we managed to pull in a massive 36 first-timers to make up a total crowd of 57, with 34 women and 23 men. There were guests from some 20 countries of origin, including a truly notable Italian contingent and the French team coming in a close second ;-)

I managed to relax and mingle quite a lot (so much so that I forgot to take any photos…) and it was wonderful to meet so many interesting new people, all happy cosmo-converts it would seem!

Details of the July event (not on the 3rd as previously scheduled) will soon be announced... with a surprise new location... See you there!

MAY 22 PARTY REPORT

Yet again my party program seemed flawed by bad timing, clashing with a big football final and holiday Monday weekend! However we managed to pull in a very respectable crowd of 62 people, 33 women and 29 men from 19 different countries of origin. There were 34 cosmo repeat-attenders and 18 first-timers.

I stuck to my tried and tested menu, buffet spread of salads, ham-veggie slice and baked potatoes, main course chicken curry et al and for desert my fruit panna cotta and sponge cake with strawberries and cream. All seemed to go down well and was pretty much all polished off!
The welcome return of the warm weather added to the party spirit and the revelry continued until almost 3am, a great time had by all!
Next event is scheduled for June 12, at my place again then in July and August at least a couple of parties will be held at a special summer venue!

Photos courtesy of Taru Tuomi... watch out for her cosmo-comments!
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Saturday May 1st SELECTSOIRÉE *deluxe*... A MEMORABLE EVENING!

photo Cristian Diez I would like to start by thanking my amazing friends Cristian and Hop for allowing me to hold this event in their beautiful home, and for all their help and support! I believe it was a very special evening for everyone who came, captivated by the elegance and grandeur of this magnificent apartment and its enchanting garden terrace.

Given the spaciousness and glamour of the venue naturally I had to indulge in some extra luxuries such as real glasses and a live jazz band! Musicians Rhys, Gaspar and Jorge did an excellent job in keeping the cool and sophisticated vibe flowing all evening.
photos CesarJulian

I also want to thank two of my very best friends for lending a huge helping hand – Brigitte who charmingly managed the very popular “welcome” cocktail bar (to which guests repeatedly returned all evening ;-) and Jamie for taking charge of the buffet table until I was finally freed from my front door duties!
Having felt that the food was really not the focus of the evening I wanted to keep it a little simpler (not to mention less messy) than usual, so the buffet spread of salads and slices was itself the main course, all very healthy and it seemed to go down well! For dessert I put together a selection of cakes with a variety of fillings and fruit toppings.

When I finally had a chance to mingle with my guests and soak up the “ambience” it was obvious that everyone was having a great time and really enjoying the special setting and the fabulous company of the 92-strong international crowd. The patchy rain was unfortunate but even that didn’t manage to put a damper on an otherwise perfect evening!

As my first attempt at a cosmosoirée in a different venue it was actually much more work and stress than I could have imagined (next time I'm getting hired help!)… but with all the appreciation and encourgement shown to me by my wonderful guests it has proved to be worth the effort in the end. Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed!

photos Cristian Diez

photos Marcel Pedragosa

photos Cesar Julian
photos me

MAY 1st EVENT IS FULL!

There are no places left for the Selectsoirée, if you have not confirmed with me already it is too late! Next event will be on May 22nd.

SELECTSOIRÉE ESTÁ LLENA, no quedan plazas! Si aún no has confirmado conmigo ya es tarde... el próximo evento será el 22 de mayo.

Saturday 1st May SELECTSOIRÉE *deluxe* !!!

* A unique opportunity to mingle with the cosmo-crowd in a spectacular new setting *
BY INVITATION ONLY Cosmosoirée takes pleasure in announcing a very special evening on Saturday May 1st, in a magnificent private apartment in an 18th Century palacio of the Barrio Gótico! You will marvel at the grandiose proportions of this beautifully restored home with its modern touches of bohemian chic.

A welcome cocktail will ease you into the friendly international crowd enjoying the elegant reception rooms and enchanting garden patio, with live jazz wafting through the air. Treat yourself in true cosmo-style to the delicious buffet dinner and free-flowing drinks (in real glasses!), as we celebrate together the return of the warm weather and good times!

PLACE:
C/ Escudellers Blancs, Barrio Gótico, metro Liceu.
Exact address given with final confirmation

TIME:
Starts 9pm sharp. Ends approx 1am

DRESS: Elegant, sharp shoes OK!

ENTRY DONATION: 25€
Includes welcome aperitif, buffet dinner, red & white wine, cava, beer etc.(in real glasses;) plus live jazz!

RSVP: kimalexandrah@gmail.com

This is not an open event. Numbers limited to 80, first preference will be given to previous cosmosoirée guests. You MUST email directly to reserve your place!