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Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation

The Platinum Appreciation Reception was held Jan. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:34 p.m. January 10, 2019
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The Alfred R. Goldstein Library opened its doors, including three levels and the patio, for the Ringling College Library Association's Platinum Appreciation Reception Jan. 10. 

The RCLA brought in entertainment, an abundance of catered food and a guest speaker for the evening reception. 

Reuben Margolin is an artist and sculpture, who gave a mesmerizing and at times, funny, presentation on how he became the artist he is and the process behind creating his work. 

Speaker Reuben Margolin and Executive Director Stephanie Grosskreutz
Speaker Reuben Margolin and Executive Director Stephanie Grosskreutz
Tom Koski, Chairwoman Mitzie Henson and Emma Henson
Tom Koski, Chairwoman Mitzie Henson and Emma Henson
A pianist played music on the first floor.
A pianist played music on the first floor.
Terri Vitale and Dr. Chris Sforzo
Terri Vitale and Dr. Chris Sforzo
Nancy and David Morgan
Nancy and David Morgan
Ollie Johnson and Chris Cremer
Ollie Johnson and Chris Cremer
Isabel Norton and Patricia Fullagar
Isabel Norton and Patricia Fullagar
Sushi, made your way, was served on the second floor.
Sushi, made your way, was served on the second floor.
Marlo Turner and Lora Wey
Marlo Turner and Lora Wey
A seafood table offered options such as shrimp, clams and oysters.
A seafood table offered options such as shrimp, clams and oysters.
Outside were tables, a dessert bar and more live entertainment.
Outside were tables, a dessert bar and more live entertainment.
A dessert bar held many sweet treats.
A dessert bar held many sweet treats.
Chuck and Margie Barancik
Chuck and Margie Barancik
Stacey Corley and Mark Pritchett
Stacey Corley and Mark Pritchett
Guests left with a sugar cookie decorated for RCLA.
Guests left with a sugar cookie decorated for RCLA.
David Kasprzyk and Michelle Frau
David Kasprzyk and Michelle Frau
Roxie Jerde introduced the guest speaker.
Roxie Jerde introduced the guest speaker.
Reuben Margolin is an artist and sculpture, who was first inspired by the way caterpillars move.
Reuben Margolin is an artist and sculpture, who was first inspired by the way caterpillars move.
Gail and Joel Morganroth with Barbara and Tom Gardner
Gail and Joel Morganroth with Barbara and Tom Gardner
Steven Sanders, Julie Harris and Mike Marraccini
Steven Sanders, Julie Harris and Mike Marraccini

 

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