“Faux-Beef”, “Faux Pork” and “Faux President” Barack Obama Celebrate a “low key” 60th

Plebes having to take Barack and Michelle’s statement they scaled it back at face value

“A-list celebrities, musicians and politicians began rolling into Martha's Vineyard Friday afternoon ahead of Barrack Obama's 60th birthday celebration. (Daily Mail) “Among the biggest arrivals are John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who flew in just after 3:00pm seen in exclusive DailyMail.com photos

“DailyMail.com has also learned that Jay-Z and Beyoncé are already on the island as is George Clooney who, along with Oprah Winfrey, are just some of the big names believed to have made the final cut on the guest list.”

“With canopies and catering stations that dwarf the Obama's mansion, DailyMail.com can reveal the true scale of the party that, according to the former president's spokesman, was scaled back from a 500-person extravaganza to a small affair only for family and close friends.” (Daily Mail)

“Stars also began rolling into Martha's Vineyard Friday afternoon, with the island's airport abuzz with private jets and helicopters flying in ahead of the party expected to take place Saturday.” (Daily Mail) “And as the stars flew in the tents kept going up. "These exclusive images and video obtained by DailyMail.com show the vast marquee being erected behind the Obama's waterfront property as workmen busily put up the canvas and set up catering equipment as the clock to the big event ticked down. “Despite protestations that this is a low-key family affair the images of the huge undertaking betray the true scale of Obama’s party. “A sprung dancefloor was being laid next to the main house and leading onto a vast marquee. Inside long tables at which guests will dine were visible along with shabby chic dining-chairs of bleached wood and woven oval backs.

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“Macramé rocking chairs and canvas outdoors chairs were stacked in preparation to create different moods and areas in which guests can lounge. “A large raised stage at the far end of the marquee showed speakers and technical equipment unpacked and ready to set up and a multi-screen display. Segments of what appeared to be a wall of pictures of Obama through the years lay as yet unmounted. “Purple sweet-peas and cream rhododendrons sat in pots and large circular light fixtures sat on table tops waiting to be hung and add drama to this ‘low-key’ family affair. "A Sperry tent has been erected behind the main marquee and behind that catering tents and stations set up. "A staging tent with uniforms for servers and staff could be seen on the other side of the house. “Preparations for the scaled back birthday bash this weekend have been underway all week at the Obamas' waterfront property where the former president had planned to host 500 friends, donors, former administration members, relatives, and celebrities. “But the birthday boy was forced to drastically cut the guest list trimming it down to just 'family and close friends,' thanks to a surge in the Covid-19 Delta variant that saw the planned party draw criticism from many quarters. “The president emerged from the family's $12-million estate shortly after noon Thursday. Making the most of a break in the weather after a rainy start to the day, he took to the greens of Farm Neck Club on the edges of the town of Oak Bluffs. Former White House photographer Pete Souza shadowed Obama as he played golf. “The 60-year-old joined the club which boasts that it is 'fully organic,' with ground keepers using no chemicals or pesticides, in 2016.

“The course also encourages caddies not carts and the president and his three companions towed the line and walked the course. “Membership costs $12,000 a year on top of a $350,000 initiation fee and is currently at full capacity with 305 members. “Earlier this week, a spokesperson for the President and Mrs Obama issued a statement which read: 'Due to the new spread of the Delta variant over the past week, the President and Mrs Obama have decided to significantly scale back the event to include only family and close friends. 'President Obama is appreciative of others sending their birthday wishes from afar and looks forward to seeing people soon.' “But as more plans became public this week, the former president came under fire for the tone deaf event as many areas of the country returned to pandemic restrictions, including mask mandates indoors. “There was also a 'coronavirus coordinator', who was making sure the event was compliant with the most recent CDC guidance. “Guests were required to take coronavirus tests and submit their results to the medical 'coronavirus coordinator' to gain entry to the Obama compound."

"He has 20-plus acres of land, and everyone was going to be outside," he told The Times. "You’re dealing with a sophisticated crowd."

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