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Artist Series Concert Friends transform Michael's On East into a movie theater

The Artist Series Concert held its annual gala March 7.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:26 p.m. March 7, 2018
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It was a night at the movies for the Artist Series Concert and Friends on March 7, or rather, a night at Michael's On East. 

The Artist Series Concert Friends' annual gala this year was called "A Night at the Movies  – Celebrating the Golden Age of the Movie Musicals." The entrance to the ballroom mimic'ed walking into a theater with a red carpet and movie theater decor. 

During cocktail hour, guests were invited to take a photo in the photo booth, try their luck at the wine draw, purchase raffle tickets and bid on the silent auction items. 

After cocktail hour and dinner, "Forbidden Hollywood" entertained with vocals and a piano number while guests enjoyed dessert. A live auction finished off the evening. 

Co-Chairwomen Cyndi Mumm and Jane Hunder
Co-Chairwomen Cyndi Mumm and Jane Hunder
Honorary Chairs Don and Jo Ann Burhart, Ray and Beverly Broth and Joan Suddarth
Honorary Chairs Don and Jo Ann Burhart, Ray and Beverly Broth and Joan Suddarth
The gala was held at Michael's On East.
The gala was held at Michael's On East.
Ed Alley and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Ed Alley and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Ron Rice, Barbara Staton and David Chivas
Ron Rice, Barbara Staton and David Chivas
Jean and Jim Zakovec, Kandy Kaak and Don and Jo Ann Burhart
Jean and Jim Zakovec, Kandy Kaak and Don and Jo Ann Burhart
John Alan Fischer, Lee Dougherty Ross and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
John Alan Fischer, Lee Dougherty Ross and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Lee Dougherty Ross and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Lee Dougherty Ross and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Joan Zacchini, Barbara Warshaw, Jane Riggin and Sandy Cowing
Joan Zacchini, Barbara Warshaw, Jane Riggin and Sandy Cowing
Jean Zakovec, Kandy Kaak, Julie Harris, Jo Ann and Don Burhart, India and Bruce Lesser with Jim Zakovec
Jean Zakovec, Kandy Kaak, Julie Harris, Jo Ann and Don Burhart, India and Bruce Lesser with Jim Zakovec
Ernie Kretzmer and Dorathea Sandland
Ernie Kretzmer and Dorathea Sandland
Lucia Dial and Derek Brashier
Lucia Dial and Derek Brashier
Olivia Swaan and  Lee Dougherty Ross
Olivia Swaan and Lee Dougherty Ross
Many items were available in the silent auction, including 11 themed baskets.
Many items were available in the silent auction, including 11 themed baskets.
Bobby Garibaldi-Sanders, Lydia McKenzie and Co-Chairwoman Jane Hunder
Bobby Garibaldi-Sanders, Lydia McKenzie and Co-Chairwoman Jane Hunder
Terri and John Tumlin with Marie Petersons
Terri and John Tumlin with Marie Petersons
The Artist Series Concert Gala had both a silent auction and a live auction.
The Artist Series Concert Gala had both a silent auction and a live auction.
Patti Wertheimer and Gloria Moss
Patti Wertheimer and Gloria Moss
Bill Buchman entertained guests with jazz music throughout cocktail hour.
Bill Buchman entertained guests with jazz music throughout cocktail hour.
Don Von Steen and Nancy Reichl
Don Von Steen and Nancy Reichl
Sandy Cowing
Sandy Cowing
Jim Martin, Ron Rice and Jim Chiavella
Jim Martin, Ron Rice and Jim Chiavella

 

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