Party of Legend

This is Jeff Jonas, a computer security entrepreneur. The company he started at 19 was recently sold to IBM for what I’m sure is a large amount of money. Every year he throws a New Years party which has become the stuff of legend, to which my family was invited.

The party was at his 8000 square foot house, into which over 1000 people were invited. There were 112 staff on-hand for the party. He brought in 2 bands (one an 80's cover band, the other a 90's cover band) which played on the stage set up in his back yard. There was a fire breather, two sets of acrobats from Circ Du Soliel, 8 go-go dancers performing in two different DJed dance rooms (one room played hip-hop, the other techno). There were six open bars with free drinks, and a buffet room with unlimited sushi, fondu and other food. At 2 am the host, his girlfriend and his son rode three Harley motorbikes through the house. There were fireworks and a laser light show. All in all, the party cost him $300,000 for one night.

While I’m not sure I can say it was the most fun I’ve had at a New Years party, it certainly was the most impressive party I’ve been to. We left for the party around 5:30 in the afternoon. Mom and dad headed home at 1. Frank and I got home at 4:45. We spent most of today recovering...