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Rock of Ages


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 1:00 a.m. September 15, 2012
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80's hairband party with open bar and lite bites.
John Abbett and Kathleen Slaven
John Abbett and Kathleen Slaven
Greg and Jeanine Anderson
Greg and Jeanine Anderson
John Bennie, Dr. Ben Tindal, Doug Fabiani and Todd Reuter
John Bennie, Dr. Ben Tindal, Doug Fabiani and Todd Reuter
Beth and Eric Bobb have fun dancing the night away Friday, Sept. 14 at Rock of Ages.
Beth and Eric Bobb have fun dancing the night away Friday, Sept. 14 at Rock of Ages.
Beth Bobb and Stephanie Hannum
Beth Bobb and Stephanie Hannum
One of the many candy jars located on the dessert table.
One of the many candy jars located on the dessert table.
Roger Capote and Jim Wilson
Roger Capote and Jim Wilson
Dr. Jim and Tara Cocco
Dr. Jim and Tara Cocco
Jenny and John Compton
Jenny and John Compton
A dancer from Apple Jelly performs during Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14 at Michael’s on East Wine Cellar.
A dancer from Apple Jelly performs during Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14 at Michael’s on East Wine Cellar.
Nicky Divino and Anne Chauvet
Nicky Divino and Anne Chauvet
Sarah Fulton, Rich Schineller and Kristen Sponseller
Sarah Fulton, Rich Schineller and Kristen Sponseller
Tara Greenbaum, Kristen Shepherd and Jennifer Bailes-Fretz
Tara Greenbaum, Kristen Shepherd and Jennifer Bailes-Fretz
Megan Greenberg and Kim Mancini
Megan Greenberg and Kim Mancini
Brent Greeno has fun on the dance floor with Linda Crispino.
Brent Greeno has fun on the dance floor with Linda Crispino.
Lorrie-Jo Hanna with her temporary tattoo and glitter kit.
Lorrie-Jo Hanna with her temporary tattoo and glitter kit.
Lorrie-Jo Hanna
Lorrie-Jo Hanna
Lorrie-Jo Hanna gives Molly Klauber a glitter, heart tattoo.
Lorrie-Jo Hanna gives Molly Klauber a glitter, heart tattoo.
Stephanie and Max Hannum
Stephanie and Max Hannum
Robby Haynes sits with Cheryl and David McDuffee
Robby Haynes sits with Cheryl and David McDuffee
Bob and Terri Jack
Bob and Terri Jack
Rian Jones and Jenny Compton talk with one another at the bar.
Rian Jones and Jenny Compton talk with one another at the bar.
Susan Jones shows off her glitter, heart tattoo.
Susan Jones shows off her glitter, heart tattoo.
Nicole Kaney and Christina Lang
Nicole Kaney and Christina Lang
Barbara Kelly and Kathleen Slaven dancing Friday, Sept. 14.
Barbara Kelly and Kathleen Slaven dancing Friday, Sept. 14.
Molly Klauber and Bridget McGrath
Molly Klauber and Bridget McGrath
Danielle Knepper and Brandy Ferguson
Danielle Knepper and Brandy Ferguson
Russ Larsen and Jennifer Bailes-Fretz selling glow bracelets at the Make A Wish Rock of Ages event Friday, Sept. 14.
Russ Larsen and Jennifer Bailes-Fretz selling glow bracelets at the Make A Wish Rock of Ages event Friday, Sept. 14.
Bart Lowther, Brooke Delngrange and Dan Mollo
Bart Lowther, Brooke Delngrange and Dan Mollo
Phil Mancini and Michelle Butler
Phil Mancini and Michelle Butler
Phil Mancini, Mike Mancini and Brent Greeno
Phil Mancini, Mike Mancini and Brent Greeno
Dr. James and Beverly Marsh
Dr. James and Beverly Marsh
Jenn McAlister, Kimberly Marlow and Renee Phinney
Jenn McAlister, Kimberly Marlow and Renee Phinney
Lea Mei, Betsey Bowers and Blair Sprout
Lea Mei, Betsey Bowers and Blair Sprout
Michael’s Wine Cellar transformed into an 80’s dance spot Friday, Sept. 14 for the Make A Wish Foundation’s Rock of Ages event.
Michael’s Wine Cellar transformed into an 80’s dance spot Friday, Sept. 14 for the Make A Wish Foundation’s Rock of Ages event.
People rock out in their best 80’s rocker clothes to a DJ inside Michael’s Wine Cellar.
People rock out in their best 80’s rocker clothes to a DJ inside Michael’s Wine Cellar.
More than 100 people attended Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14 to help raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation.
More than 100 people attended Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14 to help raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation.
People enjoyed rocking out to their favorite 80’s hits Friday night.
People enjoyed rocking out to their favorite 80’s hits Friday night.
Multi-colored lights, fog machines and a DJ helped to set the tone for Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14 at Michael’s Wine Cellar.
Multi-colored lights, fog machines and a DJ helped to set the tone for Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14 at Michael’s Wine Cellar.
Luren Perchitti, Ruba Auden and Zara Barrie
Luren Perchitti, Ruba Auden and Zara Barrie
Dr. Mark Ramos and Eric Bobb
Dr. Mark Ramos and Eric Bobb
Tanya and Dr. Mark Ramos and Beth Bobb
Tanya and Dr. Mark Ramos and Beth Bobb
Carla Rayman and Nancy White
Carla Rayman and Nancy White
Jay Riggs, Lauren Dorsett and Mike Holderness
Jay Riggs, Lauren Dorsett and Mike Holderness
Sarah Robbins, Amanda Mason, Katie Wyatt, Alene and Jimmy Fowler
Sarah Robbins, Amanda Mason, Katie Wyatt, Alene and Jimmy Fowler
Mike and Jessica Rogers
Mike and Jessica Rogers
Mike Rogers and his son, Tom Rogers, rocked out at Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14.
Mike Rogers and his son, Tom Rogers, rocked out at Rock of Ages Friday, Sept. 14.
Becca Smith, Mary Hellhake and Karen Chandler
Becca Smith, Mary Hellhake and Karen Chandler
Jo Ann Solnoki and Jimmy Fowler
Jo Ann Solnoki and Jimmy Fowler
Jo Ann Solnoki with Denise Mei and Lea Mei
Jo Ann Solnoki with Denise Mei and Lea Mei
Helen Sosso and Susan Jones
Helen Sosso and Susan Jones
Cara and Mark Sosso
Cara and Mark Sosso
Chef Juan Soto
Chef Juan Soto
Rich Schineller breaks it down on the dance floor.
Rich Schineller breaks it down on the dance floor.
Maria Tindal and Michelle Pennie
Maria Tindal and Michelle Pennie
Matilda Wessel and Peggy Wessel
Matilda Wessel and Peggy Wessel
Jonathan Whitney, Amanda King and Jesse Butler
Jonathan Whitney, Amanda King and Jesse Butler
Salena Wilhoit and Rachelle Velanger
Salena Wilhoit and Rachelle Velanger
Kat Wilson and Linda Crispino
Kat Wilson and Linda Crispino
Zara Barrie’s shoes
Zara Barrie’s shoes

 

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