Obviously, we understand you came here to learn how to throw your own prom! And don’t worry, we will tell you all the details! But first, we have an exciting announcement. MAA’s client events are coming back online! We have launched a series of virtual events for a number of our clients and we would love for you to join us. The following clients have virtual events coming up in the next week:
Rep. Anthony Brindisi (June 23rd Primary & Frontline)
Rep. Dan Kildee
Rep. Annie Kuster
Rep. Scott Peters
Rep. Kurt Schrader (May 19th Primary)
Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (June 2nd Primary & Frontline)
Please click here to view the details for each client’s upcoming events!
Now to Prom!
Another weekend has come and gone… How did you spend it? Another game night? Another movie marathon? Here at MAA we miss being able to spice up your evenings with amazing entertainment. So we decided not to let the quarantine stop us! What has been missing in your weekend nights? Excitement, intrigue, fancy dresses… Well we have decided to plan a night that can deliver it all. Here is MAA’s guide to a quarantine prom! Can MAA have this dance?
STEP 1 - Dress to Impress!
We have all been enjoying elastic waist bands these last few weeks. The thrill of having leggings on during a professional Zoom call is one we have all experienced. But here at MAA we think it is time to dust off that dress, take out those dancing shoes and show your cat how good you can look!
STEP 2 - Make a corsage
Now this step may require some ingenuity! In preparation for creating this guide, I watched all the important movies about prom: Pretty in Pink, Grease, Carrie, and I learnt the importance of the corsage. If you feel like patronizing local business, Blue Ribbon Floral truck is doing contactless delivery! Here is a picture of the AMAZING bouquet of flowers that Haley received this weekend:
If you do not have flowers, feel free to get creative. In our house, we opted for an option that not only looks good, but also tastes good. Feel free to join us with our basil corsage!
STEP 3 - Find a Photographer
Having put more effort into getting dressed than you have since Bernie Sanders was the frontrunner, you are going to want to document your look! We at MAA understand that options are limited as you certainly cannot hire someone to come over. But don’t let it stop you. Anyone can act as a photographer! Get your children involved or even a pet. We hired our roommate Posy Pants Gaynor to do the photos and although she was a little catty at first, she turned out to be a fur-midible photographer.
STEP 4: Enjoy!
You have put in the work, now enjoy the fruits of your labor. Put on “Come on Eileen” and dance the night away! Now that we are all older, you can even enjoy a cocktail or two. We promise not to tell the chaperones!
In the spirit of quarantine prom, we thought we would share some of our staff’s photos from their actual prom!
Even after you recreate the best night of your life, you may still be missing outside life. You are not alone. Have you found yourself dreaming about your first night back after quarantine? We at MAA are also feeling the sting of not being able to patron our favorite haunts. So we have decided to launch our first repeat section in which one member of the team will describe their plan for their first night back on the town! If you like any of our choices, feel free to click on them to learn more about how to support that local business! Our first contributor will be Jacob. Those who know Jacob, know him for his impeccable style and taste. Jacob had a quarantine beard before he even knew about the quarantine! Over to Jacob -
7am - wake up, go for a run on Kingman and Heritage Island
9am - As my stomach growls and my calves burn, I order the extra large breakfast burrito from Burrito Brothers (cap hill). Egg, cheese, potatoes, bell peppers and spinach. And I grab a bunch of green salsas and pico de Gallo on the way out. On my perfect day, I save room for a Bullfrog Bagel sandwich from their Eastern Market shop. Since I’m here, I may as well grab a lemonade from a street vendor and browse the market for art and fresh produce.
1pm - after coming home with too many groceries for two people, my fiancé and I jump in an Uber to Nooshi (Eastern Market) for some tofu fries, vegetarian sushi, and noodles. This day will be carb-heavy.
3pm - I’m home and throwing something on Netflix that I don’t mind taking a nap during, and that nap is fantastic. Just what you need after a workout and carb loaded breakfast/lunch
5pm - After resting up and a shower, my fiancé and I are ready to hit a few bars before dinner. We stop by the neighborhood favorite Trusty’s, grab an old fashion from Barrel, and grab an Uber to City Center.
7pm - Dinner at Momofuku CCDC. The bing bread and spreads, the spicy cucumbers, the vegetarian pasta and veggie medley, give me all of it. Someone is going to have to roll me home, but not before we eat dessert from Milk Bar that is conveniently served in Momofuku. (Get the classic birthday cake slice or a whole cake and thank me later).
9pm - Uber back home and enjoy a nightcap. I’d recommend checking out Schneider’s sales/specials as you can find some good spirits for a great deal. My go to is the same as “The Dudes”, a White Russian that is sweet enough to also constitute a second dessert. And boy, do we all deserve that right now.
We hope you enjoyed our blog!
Isaac