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PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 16, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball
Ray Pepper designed and wore a creation that was referred to as the Jackson Pollock Bride. He also had
Ray Pepper designed and wore a creation that was referred to as the Jackson Pollock Bride. He also had "bridesmaids" in Beatrice hats help lead him down the stairs and to the middle of the library.
Sandy
Sandy "Alessandra" Opsomer, Bethsheba Almah, Rachel Dew and Bonnie Brown
"Alessandra" performs, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Beverly and Ira Peterman pose with Arline Steinberg Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Beverly and Ira Peterman pose with Arline Steinberg Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Heather Ronald, Alec Simon, Yanderi Torres, Mary Ellen Mosti and Marianne Heaton of Kohl's Cares volunteered their time, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Heather Ronald, Alec Simon, Yanderi Torres, Mary Ellen Mosti and Marianne Heaton of Kohl's Cares volunteered their time, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Square 1 had their mini cupcakes on display for guests to enjoy, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.  Square 1 was just one of the many restaurants that served up food at the event.
Square 1 had their mini cupcakes on display for guests to enjoy, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event. Square 1 was just one of the many restaurants that served up food at the event.
Kaye Taylor and Ed Winddancer
Kaye Taylor and Ed Winddancer
Steve Turrisi and Victoria Fragnito act out a scene while Adam Ratner holds a bicycle horn that he used to interrupt and change the scene during FST's performance at Looking Into the Crystal Ball.
Steve Turrisi and Victoria Fragnito act out a scene while Adam Ratner holds a bicycle horn that he used to interrupt and change the scene during FST's performance at Looking Into the Crystal Ball.
Henrietta Wiley and Barbara Shepherd
Henrietta Wiley and Barbara Shepherd
Ginger Moritz and Jamie Smith worked the Florida Clinical Research Center table, Friday, Jan. 13, at the Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Ginger Moritz and Jamie Smith worked the Florida Clinical Research Center table, Friday, Jan. 13, at the Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Tyler, Landon, 4, and Mandy Lederer
Tyler, Landon, 4, and Mandy Lederer
Linda Ballou
Linda Ballou
The crowd claps during FST's improv performance, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
The crowd claps during FST's improv performance, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Frank Colson and Peggy Dalbert
Frank Colson and Peggy Dalbert
Joanie Corneil and Ray Leich
Joanie Corneil and Ray Leich
Brandon Evans, Jennifer Harris and Dan Clayton
Brandon Evans, Jennifer Harris and Dan Clayton
Meg Glidewell did a juggling act and even gave lessons, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Meg Glidewell did a juggling act and even gave lessons, Friday, Jan. 13, at Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
The Hellenic dancers from St. Barbara's Church performed, Friday, Jan. 13, at the Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
The Hellenic dancers from St. Barbara's Church performed, Friday, Jan. 13, at the Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball event.
Natalie Kaufman, Shelia Weiser, Joyce Rubin and Rita Wolson wear scarves they made as members of Professionals Assisting Military Friends and Families.
Natalie Kaufman, Shelia Weiser, Joyce Rubin and Rita Wolson wear scarves they made as members of Professionals Assisting Military Friends and Families.
Del and Lucy Wilson with Ken Wyant and Alice and Jim Allen
Del and Lucy Wilson with Ken Wyant and Alice and Jim Allen

 

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