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Asolo Annual Gala 'American Big Band'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 p.m. March 2, 2013
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Let yourself be swept away by the sounds of American Big Band and experience the verve of one of America's most beloved eras through divine dining and dancing.
Chairmen Diana Kelly and Chris Cogan
Chairmen Diana Kelly and Chris Cogan
The decor was red, white and black with beautiful rose bouquets in glass vases.
The decor was red, white and black with beautiful rose bouquets in glass vases.
Matt Buchanan and Diana Kelly
Matt Buchanan and Diana Kelly
Margaret Wise in her red Dior dress.
Margaret Wise in her red Dior dress.
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Diana Kelly and Lauren Pennington
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Gabriel and Bettina Rosica
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Timothy and Kristen Beury
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Richard and Glo Reber
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Cheryl and Alasdair MacLauchlin
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Richard and Glo Reber with Cheryl and Alasdair MacLauchlin
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Pamela Hughes and Michael Ebers
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Ike and Tatiana Cagan
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John and Donna Boscia
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Wendell Anderson and Alice Rau
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Gary Sweetman and Linda DiGabriele
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Beverly and Bob Bartner
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Jerry and Wendy Feinstein
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Wendy Feinstein
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Cindy Stuhley, Judy Rush and Sue Hoffman
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John Hoffman, Jerry Rush and Tom Stuhley
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Mary Beth and Brad Goddard
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Katherine and Paul Brunelle
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Kathleen and Clay Biddinger
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Maija and Dr. Herbert Kaufman
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Sue and Gene Shiring
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Susan Buck and Jay Handelman
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Kelly and Al Purmort
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Charlotte Empey, Carolyn Keystone and Esne Carroll
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Jerry and Sandy Strom
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Bob and Jama Roman
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Jessica Richardson and Larry Lawman
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Brian and Stephanie Wyles
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Joe and Elena Balzano with Wanda and Ed Martinetto
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Flori Roberts and Tom Perkins
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Greg Leaming and Patricia Delorey
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Richeal and Tyler Parisi
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Steve Wilberding and Teri Hansen
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Kim Githler and Dr. Thomas Schroeter
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Phil King, Deborah Beacham, Sharna Rozin and Dennis Stover
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Dr. Arthur and Lynn Guilford
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Laurie and Paul McFeeley
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Etienne and Kimberly Bleach with Jason Reilly
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Sid Pocius and Fayvin Duffy
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Bridget McGrath, Katie Biter and Diana Kelly
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Pauline Cudnohufsky and Sandy Buchanan
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Aimee and Chris Cogan

 

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