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'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 5:00 p.m. November 21, 2014
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'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'
The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
Jesse and Katie Biter, R.J. LeMieux, Crystal and Dr. Bill Lahners and Brent Hamill
Jesse and Katie Biter, R.J. LeMieux, Crystal and Dr. Bill Lahners and Brent Hamill
Chris and Vicki Camp with Pat and Bob Frazier
Chris and Vicki Camp with Pat and Bob Frazier
Marling and Tim Capadalis
Marling and Tim Capadalis
Aimee and Chris Cogan with Kristan Hamill
Aimee and Chris Cogan with Kristan Hamill
Keith and Evella Faldhacker with Caroline Jensen and Lee Wetherington
Keith and Evella Faldhacker with Caroline Jensen and Lee Wetherington
Co-Chairs Joe and Kristen Farrell with Barbara and Todd Stainbrook
Co-Chairs Joe and Kristen Farrell with Barbara and Todd Stainbrook
Heidi Fezza and Scott George
Heidi Fezza and Scott George
Bill and Darla Furst with Henry and Suzanne Rodriguez
Bill and Darla Furst with Henry and Suzanne Rodriguez
Darla Furst and Inna Snyder
Darla Furst and Inna Snyder
Crystal Hansen, Beau Wilberding, Caroline Amory, Marjorie Floyd and John Mason
Crystal Hansen, Beau Wilberding, Caroline Amory, Marjorie Floyd and John Mason
Sharon Hirschowitz, Susan Cochran and Dr. John Fezza
Sharon Hirschowitz, Susan Cochran and Dr. John Fezza
Bob and Sandy Keir with Julie and Brock Leach
Bob and Sandy Keir with Julie and Brock Leach
Cornelia and Dick Matson
Cornelia and Dick Matson
Richard and Lisa Merrill
Richard and Lisa Merrill
Brenda and Geoffrey Michel
Brenda and Geoffrey Michel
Raul Molina and Nancy Blackburn
Raul Molina and Nancy Blackburn
Joe and Kelley Patane with Co-Chair Kristen Farrell
Joe and Kelley Patane with Co-Chair Kristen Farrell
John and Susie Pelton with Susan and Brandt Tefft
John and Susie Pelton with Susan and Brandt Tefft
A sponsor banquet table was set up under the pergola at Historic Spanish Point for Havana Nights – Party at the Point.
A sponsor banquet table was set up under the pergola at Historic Spanish Point for Havana Nights – Party at the Point.
Gaylon Peters, Ryan Murphy, Laura Peters, Wayne and Debbie Seitl and Mike and Kris Miller
Gaylon Peters, Ryan Murphy, Laura Peters, Wayne and Debbie Seitl and Mike and Kris Miller
Chris and Shannon Pokorski, Jill and Chris Malkin and Dr. Michelle and John Pennie
Chris and Shannon Pokorski, Jill and Chris Malkin and Dr. Michelle and John Pennie
Chris and Shannon Pokorski with Jill and Chris Malkin
Chris and Shannon Pokorski with Jill and Chris Malkin
Michael Polk, Jessica Bailey and Margaret Wise
Michael Polk, Jessica Bailey and Margaret Wise
Melissa Stevens and Crystal Lahners
Melissa Stevens and Crystal Lahners
Melissa Stevens and Crystal Lahners
Melissa Stevens and Crystal Lahners
Guests gathered under a tent at Historic Spanish Point to enjoy a Cuban-inspired meal catered by Michael’s On East Friday, Nov. 21, for Havana Nights – Party at the Point.
Guests gathered under a tent at Historic Spanish Point to enjoy a Cuban-inspired meal catered by Michael’s On East Friday, Nov. 21, for Havana Nights – Party at the Point.
Patty and Bob Turffs
Patty and Bob Turffs
Art and Peggy Wood with Ann and Tom Charters
Art and Peggy Wood with Ann and Tom Charters

 

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