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Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center shows art in a new light at dinner

The annual dinner was held March 7 at Michael's On East.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 1:30 p.m. March 8, 2020
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 Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center gave its supporters a show during the annual Art in the Dark dinner March 7 at Michael's On East.

As is custom for the organization, which supports individuals with vision loss, this year's event had an art piece on display that require various senses to fully appreciate. "Moonlight Landscape in Four Senses", created by Joseph Wright, David Gordon, Jeffrey Weber and Elln Hagney, utilized color, touch, smells and sounds to give a 17th-century feeling. Guests checked out the art piece before sitting for dinner and hearing from co-chairs Chelsea Spalding and Tyler Roberts as well as CEO Lisa Howard.

Co-Chairs Chelsea Spalding and Tyler Roberts
Co-Chairs Chelsea Spalding and Tyler Roberts
The ballroom's decor matched this year's special art piece.
The ballroom's decor matched this year's special art piece.
Evan and Erin Carter
Evan and Erin Carter
Guests spent the reception bidding on silent auction items.
Guests spent the reception bidding on silent auction items.
"Moonlight Landscape in Four Senses" was created by Joseph Wright, David Gordon, Jeffrey Weber and Elln Hagney
There were a number of wines from guests to choose from.
There were a number of wines from guests to choose from.
Auctioneer Steve Katz and Nicole Mobley
Auctioneer Steve Katz and Nicole Mobley
Melissa Weis, Geri-Lyn Potts and Christy Smith
Melissa Weis, Geri-Lyn Potts and Christy Smith
Colored bottles were available for purchase
Colored bottles were available for purchase
Bella and Stephen Padar
Bella and Stephen Padar
Richard Draper and Andie the Lab
Richard Draper and Andie the Lab
Alan and Lynn Naddering
Alan and Lynn Naddering
Roberta Johnson, Marcia Price and Jim Price and Ann and David Cruikshank
Roberta Johnson, Marcia Price and Jim Price and Ann and David Cruikshank
Brian and Katie Nickel
Brian and Katie Nickel
Dr. Amy and David Roth
Dr. Amy and David Roth
Ildes and Brian Giuliani
Ildes and Brian Giuliani
Jill Scarpallini and Karl Huber
Jill Scarpallini and Karl Huber
Greg and Jill Grawe
Greg and Jill Grawe
Bill and Ashley Lawson
Bill and Ashley Lawson
Laura Stefeel-Moore and Dan Brooks
Laura Stefeel-Moore and Dan Brooks
Kimberly Tocci and Robert Frimmel
Kimberly Tocci and Robert Frimmel
Derik Parks and Pooja Khalid with Kim and Matthew Ogg
Derik Parks and Pooja Khalid with Kim and Matthew Ogg

 

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