Designing Women Boutique Salon Series returns after summer hiatus

The first Salon Series lecture of the fall features the keeper of the Ca’ d’Zan.

  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 2:02 p.m. September 29, 2016
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After taking three months off for summer, Designing Women kicked off a new season of their monthly lecture series on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Designing Women Boutique. The talk was titled “Mable Ringling: The Significant Aspects of her Legacy Today.” Attendees enjoyed boxed lunches and boutique shopping before Ron McCarty, keeper of the Ca’ d’Zan, shared little-known facts about John and Mable Ringling’s Venetian Gothic-style home.

Proceeds from the lecture series go to the Designing Women Boutique grant pool that supports local art and service organizations.  

Salon Co-Chair Chris Sancin, Speaker Ron McCarty, Sponsor Judith Skornicka Schwartzbaum and Salon Co-Chair Joan Campo-Liga
Salon Co-Chair Chris Sancin, Speaker Ron McCarty, Sponsor Judith Skornicka Schwartzbaum and Salon Co-Chair Joan Campo-Liga
Carol Noah and Julie Planck
Carol Noah and Julie Planck
A print of Mable Ringling helps Ron McCarty explain her humble elegance.
A print of Mable Ringling helps Ron McCarty explain her humble elegance.
Joanne Raymond and Peggy Concannon
Joanne Raymond and Peggy Concannon
Top: Margaret Ward and Darrell Cascio. Bottom: Suzi Barbee, Maggie Romanes and Jeanne Petersen
Top: Margaret Ward and Darrell Cascio. Bottom: Suzi Barbee, Maggie Romanes and Jeanne Petersen
Barbara Gschiel and Debra Martz
Barbara Gschiel and Debra Martz
Margaret McCurry and Sally Altman
Margaret McCurry and Sally Altman
Speaker Ron McCarty explains how the steps in this photograph are now part of the basement of the Ca’ d’Zan.
Speaker Ron McCarty explains how the steps in this photograph are now part of the basement of the Ca’ d’Zan.
Aynne Manning, Terry Nugent, Debbie Lamoureux and Deedie Dowling
Aynne Manning, Terry Nugent, Debbie Lamoureux and Deedie Dowling
Amy Ferrell and Penny Mulak
Amy Ferrell and Penny Mulak
Speaker and Keeper of the Ca’ d’Zan Ron McCarty with Sponsor Judith Skornicka Schwartzbaum
Speaker and Keeper of the Ca’ d’Zan Ron McCarty with Sponsor Judith Skornicka Schwartzbaum
Helene Davis, Barb Kerwin, Gary Ficht and Morma Joyet
Helene Davis, Barb Kerwin, Gary Ficht and Morma Joyet
Nancy Dobras and Nann Parr
Nancy Dobras and Nann Parr
Barbara Hyde, Susan Whitcomb, Marieste Emura and Pat Fennessey
Barbara Hyde, Susan Whitcomb, Marieste Emura and Pat Fennessey

 

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