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black tie tales by Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter | Observer Staff
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+ Black Tie Affair Cattle Baron's Ball 2012
6:30 p.m. cocktails, small bites and silent auction; 8 p.m. dinner and dancing Saturday, April 14, at Michael's On East Tickets: $250; Call 328-3760.
The American Cancer Society will hosts its annual Cattle Baron's Ball gala to benefit its Reaching Out to Cancer Kids programs — R.O.C.K. Camp, R.O.C.K Scholarships and Families R.O.C.K. Weekend.
The award for most creative means of transportation to the 31st annual Orchid Ball goes to Tony Neubroch and Chris Gilligan, who arrived via bicycles. Tony pedaled along in his tux and Chris was in her pink evening gown and flip-flops. They decided to bike instead of driving because they live around the corner from Selby Gardens. Fortunately for them, they arrived early enough to avoid the rain.
Tony Neubroch and Chris Gilligan
+ Tidbits
Alyson Dolan, Caitlin McMullen, Angela Rauter and Roger Pettingell
+ Almost too perfect for words Oh, Roger Pettingell, you certainly do belong in this photo. As Baroque dancers Alyson Dolan, Caitlin McMullen, Angela Rauter gracefully organized themselves and their stunning dresses into perfect poses at Saturday’s Orchid Ball, Pettingell did what any man watching three beautiful women would do — he took the empty chair, smiled and posed with them! His wife, Alisa, was quick to pull out her own camera and capture the moment in a photograph.
+ A twinkle in his eye Ernie Kretzmer’s sense of humor lit up the room when he accepted the American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award presented to him and wife, Alisa, at the eponymous annual dinner March 26, at Michael’s On East. His response to being given a shofar: “I guess I get a
chance to blow my own horn.” He saluted the AJC for “shining a bright light on human relations violations worldwide,” and closed with, “Let us all join the eternal battle against evil.” A crowd of 200-plus was present to honor the Kretzmers; there is hardly a non-profit in town that has not benefited from their remarkable generosity.
Molly Klauber
+ C’est cheese! Gulf Coast Cheese Fest cofounder Molly Klauber is constantly searching the web for fabulous jewelry. With the Fête du Fromage event coming up, she performed a Google search and found a designer who made food-related jewelry — and just happened to be a cheese jewelry expert! She purchased cheese earrings, a cheese cocktail ring and a cheese necklace, and paired it with a black Hervé Léger dress to make for a sleek, cheesy look.
College of Art and Design’s “Evening at the Avant Garde.” A busy, busy Sunday … “Just Historically, this costumed affair a get-together” is how Jewel Ash has had a band and a dance floor. described the Sunday luncheon This year, planners gave it up, she and hubby, Mike, freeing about $4,000 threw for assorted for student scholarships friends March 25, at which is, after all, what Michael’s On East. the affair is all about On the same day, … The name game … Ian Sharp celebrated A scant two years after his 80th birthday they wed, Edward Alley with a brunch at the and June LeBell have Longboat Key Club wed their names and are Harbourside and henceforth to be known Maestro Victor DeRenzi as Edward and June Mike and Jewel Ash celebrated his 30th LeBell-Alley. The couple anniversary at a gala made this clear to media party and concert in at the gala honoring the Opera House … Surprise! ... Maestro Victor DeRenzi’s 30 years There were almost 60 guests at with the Sarasota Opera. And what the surprise 60th birthday party a celebration that was, with the for Dr. Susan Weinkle March 24, spectacular “Mefistophele” featurat Michael’s Wine Cellar. Reports ing the Sarasota Opera Chorus are that the MOHS Surgery for and the Youth Opera Chorus as Skin Cancer surgeon and dermaits finale. Bravo! … From hope tologist was genuinely surprised and fear set free … In the past and the party went on until midfew weeks: Michael Silverstein, night … Smart move … Some Norman Menell and Kay Ronson guests came to the Weinkle party succumbed after long battles. May on the late side, following Ringling their memories be for a blessing.
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