Verdant Visions

By JAYDEN OH, AARYAN PATEL, and MARVIN SHIM

On Friday, Jan. 31, students were treated to a night of style, music, and thrill at the inaugural Verdant Visions event. Hosted in the Society of 23’s Conservatory in the Lamont Gallery, the event brought students together for a memorable night centered around three key elements: music, fashion, and fun. Student DJs set the vibe as guests were invited to indulge in refreshing beverages and snacks that transformed a usually dull Friday night into one special. With a “Dress to Impress” dress code, students were encouraged to showcase their most stylish and unique outfits on campus. No doubt, this was a night to remember for all those involved. This week, The Exonian spoke to organizers and attendees of the event to uncover the details behind its motive, preparation, and outcome. 

“The idea behind the event was to give students something to do on notoriously boring Friday nights,” upper and student organizer Liv Lang explained. “It gave us a chance to look at some art, detach from our phones, and listen to music in the presence of each other.”

Prep Ben Lewis shared his experience with the new event, “It was really good to build community with other people because we haven’t really had these types of events so far in the winter [...] Some of us got hype and mostly had a good time, but I wasn’t there for long.”

“People were all dressed up and it felt something like a fall formal,” Lewis continued. “I just think it’s just nice to have these events.”

Although there are no concrete plans for similar future events, organizers liked how Verdant Visions went this year and are optimistic for the future. The mixed responses from attendees serve as great feedback for the organizers to make the event even bigger and better. Lang concluded, “I had lots of fun and my friends did too, so I’m hoping it becomes an annual event that we can continue to host.”