On the same night that Republicans were kicking up their boot heels at the“Grits and Governing” party at Sesto Senso, National Journal Group hosted“An American Celebration” at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Jazz pianistHerbie Hancock & other special musical guests performed at the cocktail buffet.An abundance of journalists attended, along with a bipartisan groupof outgoing and incoming Cabinet members, senators and representatives.