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Artist Series Concert Friends celebrate young musicians

The annual gala, "With Eyes to the Future," was hosted April 11 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:30 a.m. April 12, 2019
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Artists Series Concerts Friends hosted its annual gala April 11 at Michael's On East. 

The ballroom glittered blue, purple and green with peacock feathers decorating the tables. The evening started with a cocktail hour and silent auction browsing. The program started with a welcome and dinner. 

Two of the 2018 scholarship recipients were in attendance, and gave a performance. Luca Stine played the trumpet, and Katherine "K.C." Herbert is a soprano. 

Afterward, dessert was served, guests bid on live auction items and raised their paddles to support more scholarships, education and performance opportunities for young musicians. 

Scholarship recipients Luca Stine and Katherine
Scholarship recipients Luca Stine and Katherine "K.C." Herbert
Honorary Co-Chairwomen Jane Riggin and Sora Yelin, Chairwoman Cyndi Mumm and Honorary Co-Chairs Betsy and Harvey Hinrichs
Honorary Co-Chairwomen Jane Riggin and Sora Yelin, Chairwoman Cyndi Mumm and Honorary Co-Chairs Betsy and Harvey Hinrichs
The tables were decorated in peacock colors.
The tables were decorated in peacock colors.
The event was hosted at Michael's On East.
The event was hosted at Michael's On East.
The centerpieces reflected the theme of the evening.
The centerpieces reflected the theme of the evening.
Bill Buchman's Art Of Jazz Trio played music throughout the night.
Bill Buchman's Art Of Jazz Trio played music throughout the night.
John Halstead and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
John Halstead and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Guests could bid on silent auction items during cocktail hour.
Guests could bid on silent auction items during cocktail hour.
David Chivas with Jane and Jim Hunder
David Chivas with Jane and Jim Hunder
B. Aline Blanchard and Bert Fivelson
B. Aline Blanchard and Bert Fivelson
B. Aline Blanchard and Arthur Siciliano
B. Aline Blanchard and Arthur Siciliano
Joan Suddarth and Antontte Cunningham
Joan Suddarth and Antontte Cunningham
Joan Zacchini, Chris Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Carey
Joan Zacchini, Chris Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Carey
Olivia Swaan, Luca Stine and Managing Director John Alan Fischer
Olivia Swaan, Luca Stine and Managing Director John Alan Fischer
Managing Director John Alan Fischer and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Managing Director John Alan Fischer and Artistic Director Joseph Holt
Marcy and Brian Miller
Marcy and Brian Miller
Michelle Fournet and Alma Abshier
Michelle Fournet and Alma Abshier
Ray Broth, Lewis Weber and Robert Antovel
Ray Broth, Lewis Weber and Robert Antovel
Dorothea Sandland and Ernie Kretzmer
Dorothea Sandland and Ernie Kretzmer
Olivia Swaan and Bobbye Schott
Olivia Swaan and Bobbye Schott
Susan Burke and Barbara Staton
Susan Burke and Barbara Staton

 

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