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GALLERY: Spring is for Singing


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 3, 2011
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GALLERY: Spring is for Singing
Singers Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke shared their love of opera with the audience.
Singers Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke shared their love of opera with the audience.
Marci Weibel and her husband Mark checked guests in.
Marci Weibel and her husband Mark checked guests in.
Paul Stehle, Ed Kornberg and Cas Kudla
Paul Stehle, Ed Kornberg and Cas Kudla
Courtney Sousa, Jessica Hollick and Phoenix Gayles also performed.
Courtney Sousa, Jessica Hollick and Phoenix Gayles also performed.
Robin and Dan Roach have attended the event many times.
Robin and Dan Roach have attended the event many times.
Nancy Quinn and Sue Redfield, with Patty and Bob, welcomed guests.
Nancy Quinn and Sue Redfield, with Patty and Bob, welcomed guests.
Nancy Peverley with friends  Marcia and Fred Benzing and husband Bert
Nancy Peverley with friends Marcia and Fred Benzing and husband Bert
Carrie Mann of Last Chance Animal Rescue with Ken Slavin of Cat Depot and Linda Litke, also of Last Chance.
Carrie Mann of Last Chance Animal Rescue with Ken Slavin of Cat Depot and Linda Litke, also of Last Chance.
Leslie Kudla and Nancy Kornberg
Leslie Kudla and Nancy Kornberg
Lisa Gill and Carol Blackburn sold raffle tickets.
Lisa Gill and Carol Blackburn sold raffle tickets.
Larry Blackburn, Barbara Ellen and Dr. Jerry Thompson
Larry Blackburn, Barbara Ellen and Dr. Jerry Thompson
Stephanie and Joe Bentley
Stephanie and Joe Bentley
Diana Armbrust, Cheryl MacLauchlan, Gloria Reber and Howard Armbrush
Diana Armbrust, Cheryl MacLauchlan, Gloria Reber and Howard Armbrush
Madeline Young, Karen Ankerstar and Diane Diamond-Thompson
Madeline Young, Karen Ankerstar and Diane Diamond-Thompson

 

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