Politics & Government

Huntington Woods Natives Attend Official Inaugural Ball

Carly Olsman, who served as part of former President Jimmy Carter's advance team Monday, and attorney Juli Gilliam looked elegant during the evening event, which capped a day of pomp and circumstance in Washington, D.C.

Two Huntington Woods natives were among the lucky few Monday to attend a presidential ball on the day of President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration.

Carly Olsman, who was in the capital as part of former President Jimmy Carter's advance team, and attorney Juli Gilliam looked elegant in black and white gowns during the event, which capped a day of pomp and circumstance in Washington, D.C.

The Official Inaugural Ball was by invitation only, and was set to include performances by Alicia Keys, Black Violin, Brad Paisley, Far East Movement, FUN., members of the Glee cast, John Legend, Katy Perry, Maná, Smokey Robinson, Soundgarden, Stevie Wonder and Usher.

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