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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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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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