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'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:30 p.m. February 18, 2012
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'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'
George Adley
George Adley
Jessica Beaumont and Lisa Beaumont with Jo and Dr. David Smith
Jessica Beaumont and Lisa Beaumont with Jo and Dr. David Smith
Deborah Blue and George Adley
Deborah Blue and George Adley
This butterfly table was up for auction.
This butterfly table was up for auction.
candles
candles
This cat table was up for auction.
This cat table was up for auction.
Billie Dahl
Billie Dahl
This Jack Dowd dog sculpture,
This Jack Dowd dog sculpture, "Weekend in the Hamptons," was up for auction.
Elisabeth Waters
Elisabeth Waters
Guests received gold-colored milk bones as party favors.
Guests received gold-colored milk bones as party favors.
Tom Hunter and Pippe
Tom Hunter and Pippe
Monica Slater Van Buskirk carried this Jessica McClintock clutch.
Monica Slater Van Buskirk carried this Jessica McClintock clutch.
Unni Kaltenbacher and Becky Titus
Unni Kaltenbacher and Becky Titus
Barbara Kelly and Monte DeCarlo
Barbara Kelly and Monte DeCarlo
Barbara Kelly with Molly Klauber and Michael Klauber
Barbara Kelly with Molly Klauber and Michael Klauber
Barbara Kelly and Molly Klauber
Barbara Kelly and Molly Klauber
Molly and Michael Klauber
Molly and Michael Klauber
Tables were set with feathered lamp centerpieces.
Tables were set with feathered lamp centerpieces.
Bruce and India Lesser
Bruce and India Lesser
Debbie Maltese and Kathye Faries
Debbie Maltese and Kathye Faries
Peter and Debbie Maltese
Peter and Debbie Maltese
Kimberly Manooshian and Chris Voelker
Kimberly Manooshian and Chris Voelker
Kimberly Manooshian and Chris Voelker
Kimberly Manooshian and Chris Voelker
Kimberly Manooshian with Kirk and Chris Volker
Kimberly Manooshian with Kirk and Chris Volker
These pink stilettos were up for auction.
These pink stilettos were up for auction.
Whitney Prewitt and Molly Klauber
Whitney Prewitt and Molly Klauber
Auction puppies played around at the event.
Auction puppies played around at the event.
Mike Resnick, John Dumbaugh and Jeff Guy
Mike Resnick, John Dumbaugh and Jeff Guy
Tom and Janet Rice
Tom and Janet Rice
ARC Chairman Ed Sarbey and Elaine Meshad
ARC Chairman Ed Sarbey and Elaine Meshad
Element Au Chairman Debbie Seitl and Wayne Seitl
Element Au Chairman Debbie Seitl and Wayne Seitl
Janice Shelton, Lynn Hobek Bates, Ben Bates, Billie Dahl, Dr. John Shelton and Dyrk Dahl
Janice Shelton, Lynn Hobek Bates, Ben Bates, Billie Dahl, Dr. John Shelton and Dyrk Dahl
Kaley Smith and Travor Baxter
Kaley Smith and Travor Baxter
Jo Smith and Joanna Pace
Jo Smith and Joanna Pace
Whitney Prewittñ€ℱs homemade starfish clip
Whitney Prewittñ€ℱs homemade starfish clip
Bob Stobaugh and Sara Canright
Bob Stobaugh and Sara Canright
Bob Stobaugh and Sara Canright
Bob Stobaugh and Sara Canright
Pam Swain and Charlie Ann Syprett
Pam Swain and Charlie Ann Syprett
Charlie Ann Syprett
Charlie Ann Syprett
Co-Chairwomen Brenda Terris and Shelley Sarbey
Co-Chairwomen Brenda Terris and Shelley Sarbey
Becky Titus, Co-Chairwoman Shelley Sarbey and Deborah Blue
Becky Titus, Co-Chairwoman Shelley Sarbey and Deborah Blue
Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Dr. Richard Van Buskirk
Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Dr. Richard Van Buskirk
Chris Voelker
Chris Voelker
Jody Waters, Channing Hunker and Alex Hunker
Jody Waters, Channing Hunker and Alex Hunker
Soleman Tom Waters
Soleman Tom Waters
Bill Wise and Starry Night Series co-chair Margaret Wise
Bill Wise and Starry Night Series co-chair Margaret Wise
Erika and Courtney Wise
Erika and Courtney Wise

 

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