- April 18, 2024
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Executive Director Bruce E. Rodgers, Honoree Ali MacGraw and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
This is the third Muse Luncheon the Hermitage Artist Retreat has hosted.
Sunflowers centered the tables with bright-coral tablecloths.
Guests hovered around MacGraw to take a photo of her.
Bev Bartner, Nancy Markle and Joyce Menschel
Laura Peters and Marilynn Cinquegrano
Sharon Matt, Rita Bicknell and Carol White Bold
Mark and Kevin Steinwachs
Ken and Susan Newmark
Anne Heim and Phyllis Ploener
Mary Clement and Julie Earle
Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, Executive Director Bruce E. Rodgers and Vivian Kouvant
Marita Marsh and Janet Baker
Nikki Sedacca and 530 Burns Gallery donated a ring for the chance raffle.
Alexandra Jupin, Kate Harris, Shirley Rickett, Arline Flourney and Harriet Cowwan
Linda Bohane and Sylvia Barber
Janet McIntyre and Katie Couchot
Diane Smoler, Marsha Futtler and Kelley Lavin
The Muse Luncheon brought 400 colorfully dressed guests Jan. 22 into Michael's On East.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brought in actor and social activist Ali MacGraw as this year's guest speaker. MacGraw was a popular choice, as guests lined around her to take her photo and get a photo with her. The actress starred in the 1970 hit movie, "Love Story," amongst other Hollywood hits. Today, she works on documentaries and projects for social, animal and environmental causes.
The luncheon started with a champagne reception, and guests later enjoyed a cajun shrimp and grits lunch. MacGraw followed lunch with a speech and question-and-answer session.
The Muse Luncheon is hosted each year by the Hermitage Artist Retreat to inspire creativity through their guest speakers. This is the third year the luncheon has been hosted.
