http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/perdue_preps_for_inauguration Comments for "Perdue preps for inauguration" en http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/perdue_preps_for_inauguration <!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <img src="/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/morningroundup_100.jpg" class="blog-icon" /> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p>Gov.-elect <a href="/dome/profiles/beverly_perdue">Beverly Perdue</a> is getting ready to party.</p><p>Several cocktail parties, musical performances from notable North Carolinians and the traditional inaugural ball Friday night should draw more than 4,000.</p><p>&quot;For people who gave her money, who have worked for her, it&#39;s a big deal,&quot; said Democratic consultant Gary Pearce.</p><p>The festivities include a $20-a-head concert for younger voters, a sold-out cocktail party for Council of State members at the new Marriott in Raleigh, and a concert at the Lincoln Theater.  </p><p>Three different concerts will happen at the convention center Friday, with food by Elijah&#39;s of Wilmongton, The Gamekeeper of Boone and Second Empire of Raleigh. (<a href="http://www.newsobserver.com/politics/story/1358802.html">N&amp;O</a>) </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/perdue_preps_for_inauguration#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE --> http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/perdue_preps_for_inauguration#comment Beverly Perdue Gary Pearce inaugural ball inauguration Under the Dome Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:25:27 -0500 ryanteaguebeckwith 11447 at http://projects.newsobserver.com