Those who weren’t in Casablanca on Saturday, Feb. 3 missed out. Temple Emanuel’s Casablanca-themed Casino Night was the place to be and the numerous Ingrids and Humphreys in attendance can attest to that. It was an energetic, delicious, fun night on the town.
Leslie Siegel transformed Temple Emanuel into a Moroccan market with everything from lush fabrics draping the ceilings and walls to colorful rugs, lanterns, and artifacts. There were even two camels! Rick’s American Cafe served Marrakesh Martinis and attendees dined on tasty Mediterranean treats.
Janet Mercadante says, “It was such a fun night! Since our trip to Morocco last fall was cancelled, Temple Emanuel’s ‘A Night in Casablanca’ was the next best thing. You couldn’t believe it when you walked in. The room was a buzz of energy with everyone at the casino tables and horse racing, followed by great food, drinks, and a super silent auction!”
From the decor to the food to the dress, it felt like strolling through a Moroccan market — it was colorful, chaotic, and incredibly exotic.
More than 150 people played at the packed casino tables and cheered on their horse racing picks. The enthusiastic bettors also stayed close to the silent auction tables to make sure theirs was the winning bid.
Here’s looking at you, kid.
