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PHOTO GALLERY: SMART's Great Gatsby Interactive Dinner


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 24, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: SMART's Great Gatsby Interactive Dinner
Nicoletta Norcia shows off her inner-flapper with a homemade headband.
Nicoletta Norcia shows off her inner-flapper with a homemade headband.
Carrie Hulen and Steve Heyman lighten up the room.
Carrie Hulen and Steve Heyman lighten up the room.
Lisa Barnott and Amanda Vercheski dress to impress.
Lisa Barnott and Amanda Vercheski dress to impress.
Couple Curt and Kati Ramage cozy up during the chilly evening.
Couple Curt and Kati Ramage cozy up during the chilly evening.
Charlotte Pelletz says
Charlotte Pelletz says "cheese" for the camera.
Catherina and Jason Bartz double date with friends Mike and Rachel Adams.
Catherina and Jason Bartz double date with friends Mike and Rachel Adams.
Walter Moscoso and Kimberly Choate are all smiles.
Walter Moscoso and Kimberly Choate are all smiles.
Vintage cars and outfits were on scene during the fundraiser event.
Vintage cars and outfits were on scene during the fundraiser event.
Ron and Dawn Allen show off matching black outfits.
Ron and Dawn Allen show off matching black outfits.
Carol Busse chats with friends before dinner.
Carol Busse chats with friends before dinner.
Matt and Tia Depalma dress to impress.
Matt and Tia Depalma dress to impress.
Katie Raymond struts her stuff beside Maks Lototskyy and Sarah Haworth.
Katie Raymond struts her stuff beside Maks Lototskyy and Sarah Haworth.
Lyn Enright dresses for the occasion.
Lyn Enright dresses for the occasion.
Brooke Tamanini and Tessa Ward-Ashe strike poses before dinner.
Brooke Tamanini and Tessa Ward-Ashe strike poses before dinner.
SMART Chairwoman Elizabeth Harrison is pleased with the more than 100 event attendees.
SMART Chairwoman Elizabeth Harrison is pleased with the more than 100 event attendees.
Dinner dates Linda Filtsch and Bob Kopec bring the '20s to life.
Dinner dates Linda Filtsch and Bob Kopec bring the '20s to life.
Vanessa and Don Baugh with Ann Marie and Lou Marinaccio.
Vanessa and Don Baugh with Ann Marie and Lou Marinaccio.
Helen Drizos takes a minute away from the crowd before dinner.
Helen Drizos takes a minute away from the crowd before dinner.
Gal pals Martyna McDonnell and Dawn Martin show off little black dresses.
Gal pals Martyna McDonnell and Dawn Martin show off little black dresses.
Bob and Karen Gary enjoy their evening.
Bob and Karen Gary enjoy their evening.

 

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