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Ärende: Press Release (0606297) for Thu, 2006 Jun 29
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Table Settings and Entertainment at the Official Dinner Honoring His
Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan
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For Immediate Release
Office of the First Lady
June 29, 2006

Table Settings and Entertainment at the Official Dinner Honoring His
Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan



Table Settings in the State Dining Room

Floral Centerpieces:

Pavé spheres of green cymbidium orchids atop clear glass cylinders

Tablecloths:

Jasmine green silk tablecloths

China:

The Clinton State Service was commissioned to commemorate the 200th
anniversary of the White House with designs inspired by architectural
motifs - from the State Dining Room on the dessert and soup plates to the
cream soup cup and saucer.

On Display on the State Floor:

On display in the Grand Foyer of the State Floor and in the Blue Room are
three magnificent specimens of Bonsai trees, on loan from the National
Arboretum for the visit of the Japanese Prime Minister. In the Grand Foyer,
the Tanaka Ezo Spruce has been in training since l925, and the Iwasaki
White Pine has been in training since l855. The smaller specimen in the
Blue Room is a Nakamura Eurya.

Entertainment in the East Room
THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA

Brian Setzer combines vintage rockabilly with the attitude of post-bop
jazz. He moved from his home in Long Island to England and performed in the
1980s with his band, the Stray Cats, whose live shows and three top-10
singles sent their first album to the top of the charts.

After the Stray Cats disbanded, Mr. Setzer pursued his own projects, with
collaborators as diverse as artist and producer Phil Ramone and the Clash's
Joe Strummer. Powered by the smash "Jump Jive An' Wail," the Brian Setzer
Orchestra surpassed the Stray Cats' commercial success, selling millions of
albums worldwide and performing sold-out tours. Along the way, Mr. Setzer
built a reputation as one of the world's most respected guitarists.

Of all his accomplishments, including seven Grammy nominations and three
Grammy wins, the Brian Setzer Orchestra is his pride and joy: an ensemble
of world-class musicians, entertaining music fans of all ages.

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