Saints & Sinners 2026
A CELESTIAL GALA
Friday, May 1, 2026
RESERVATIONS CLOSE AT NOON ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
ATTIRE: Black Tie Interpreted — Arrive as a Saint, a Sinner, or somewhere in between
7:00PM to 11:00PM
PHOTOGRAPHY WELCOMED — CAPTURE BUT DO NOT INTERRUPT THE EVENING
Questions: email rsvp@rooseveltlibrary.com
Reserve Your Place By Clicking the Cloche
The Evening
7:00 PM — Arrival & Sparkling Reception
7:45 PM — The Rooms Awaken
8:30 PM — Indulgences Served
10:00 PM — The Night Deepens
Late — As You Please
THE MENU
From Above
Cacio e Pepe — pecorino, black pepper
Shrimp Wrapped in Smoked Bacon — caramelized, lightly crisp
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From Below
Wagyu Flank Steak — sliced, warm jus
Arancini — Parmigiano-Reggiano, fontina
Seasonal Vegetables, Simply Prepared — olive oil, sea salt
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Indulgences
Valrhona Chocolate Mousse
Espresso
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Wine and Cocktails Throughout the Evening
LIBATIONS
French Sparkling Wine
Served throughout the evening
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Signature Cocktails
The Ascension
Vodka, elderflower, citrus, sparkling wine
The Descent
Bourbon, amaro, dark cherry, orange bitters
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A selection of wines will be hosted throughout the evening.
Additional selections will be available for purchase at the bar.
THE THEME
At thirty-three, one finds oneself at an interesting threshold — a moment often associated with reflection, transformation, and quiet reckoning.
For this evening, we explore the tension between opposing forces: light and shadow, restraint and indulgence, the sacred and the profane.
Guests are invited to interpret this duality through dress — whether drawn toward celestial refinement, infernal glamour, or something more ambiguous.
ATTIRE INSPIRATION
Black Tie — Interpreted
This evening invites a study in contrast—
between light and shadow, restraint and indulgence, the sacred and the profane.
Celestial
Ivory, cream, and gold. Silk, satin, and soft tailoring.
Understated radiance, quiet structure, a sense of ease.
Infernal
Black, crimson, and deep metallics. Velvet, leather, sharper lines.
A touch of drama, a hint of excess, deliberate intensity.
In Between
Tonal dressing, ambiguity, and restraint.
Less literal, more suggestive—where elegance carries the idea.
Black tie is encouraged, though interpretation is everything.
PARKING AT THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
The Roosevelt Library has about 50 complimentary self-parking spaces available to guests. Street parking is often available. Vehicles are not to be left in the Roosevelt Library parking lot overnight. An off-duty SAPD officer will be monitoring the parking lot throughout the event. The Roosevelt Library will not be liable for theft or damages to vehicles or the contents of vehicles.
Tickets are non-refundable; transfers permitted.