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Social Scene: The Women’s Safe House’s 4th Annual Gala February 20 ∑ The Women’s Safe House hosted an evening of glitz, glamour and glitter as it celebrated its 4th annual gala to benefit women and children survivors of domestic abuse. This year’s red carpet affair, “Hollywood Nights,” was held at Windows on Washington and featured a champagne welcome, Hollywoodthemed trivia, silent auction, dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Pleasure Groove. Nearly $50,000 was raised to support the women and children affected by domestic violence receiving support at The Women’s Safe House. Photos by Carla Falasco.
Guest Speaker Torri Brown
Deirdre Noelker & MC Joe Noelker
Gala Chair Ashley George Gill & Scott Gill
Social Scene: The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Wine and Beer Tasting
Suzanne & Justin Kraudel
Executive Director Sylvia J. Jackson, Development Director Jennifer Bush & Residential Director Denise Burns
Board President Donna Coble & Richard Jarrett
Karli Juenger, Corey Reuwee, Julie Schultz & Ellen Nangle
February 5 ∑ An impressive crowd of opera aficionados and enthusiasts turned out to support the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at the wine and beer tasting event at Webster University. Over 250 guests enjoyed Bud Select 55 and Bud Light Golden Wheat, wine and eats from St. Louis restaurants. There was also homemade ice cream and cookies from Serendipity. Proceeds benefited the Opera Theatre’s variety of professional training programs for emerging artists. Photos by Megan Chan/ALIVE Scene Team.
Marty and Leslie Lyons & Warner and Cindy Baxter
Chris Conley & Sharon Gilmore
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Jeff & Nancy Barnett
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