From a reader who was also about town Wednesday night:

Last night, DCI Group — the leading public affairs, lobbying, and consulting shop (DCIer Chris Lacivita led the Swifties’ efforts) — threw a great party for clients and friends in the Atrium of the Galleria at Lafayette Square in Northwest Washington. The party, honoring Sen. Chuck Grassley and incoming RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman, attracted hundreds. Recipients received gifts bags with men choosing between a “W” hat and “W” tie while women were offered the hat or a “W” scarf. As befits any good inaugural party, bars were ample and well stocked. Champagne flowed. A band regaled party-goers with standards from Sinatra, Dean Martin, and others, and a few courageous souls even braved the dance floor. The party attracted many notables, but perhaps the most interesting was Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, a Democrat. By 11pm, the party was still going strong, and it looked as though festivities would continue into the wee hours.