Splendor in the Gardens

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Myriad Botanical Gardens

Photos By Carl Shortt Jr.

June 20 was a festive and memorable evening that will sparkle forever in the history of the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Chairman Linda Haneborg, her co-chairman David Holt, and their brilliant band of volunteers created an evening that was truly unique and beautiful. The night began with our sponsors, who enjoyed a delightful reception hosted by Lori Tyler/ STELLA Modern Italian Cuisine. Guests were then escorted to the Great Lawn by a troupe of adorable fairy princesses alongside virtuoso Kyle Dillingham. Our bevy of talented chefs including Kamala Gamble, John McBride, Kurt Fleishfresser and Avis Scaramucci created an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind farm to table dinner set against the backdrop of the beautiful Gardens.

And for the finale, forest animals and fairies served up mid-summer night libations by Jonathon Stranger/ Ludivine and guests danced the night away in the water of the seasonal plaza to the tunes of Born-N-November. Raising a glass, and more than $225,000, this sold-out stellar event is sure to become an annual must-attend party.

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Keith Ball and Marti Jourden

Carl and Beth Shortt

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Scores of guests enjoyed Splendor

Chefs extraordinaire Kurt Fleischfresser, Kamala Gamble and Avis Scaramucci, the geniuses behind the meal.

Honorary Co-chairmen Lee Alan Smith and Dannie Bea Hightower, with Event Chairman Linda Haneborg and Co-chairman David Holt

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7. Chairman Emeritus of the Gardens’ Executive Board Jim Tolbert and his beautiful wife Beth

A frolicking flock of fairies led guests to dinner. Special thanks to Anything Goes Dance Studio.

Musicians Peter Markes and Kyle Dillingham strolled and serenaded

Oh, what a night! Splendor in the Gardens 2013 was second to none.

Splendor in the Gardens June 2013

Many thanks to our generous partners and sponsors!

Grand Benefactor Anniversary Sponsors Dean A. McGee Visionary Tribute Sponsors

The Myriad Gardens Foundation wishes to thank our sustaining partners, leaders in providing major ongoing annual support to the Gardens:

Platinum Sponsor

Crowe & Dunlevy 110 events Gardner/Tanenbaum Holdings Jean and David McLaughlin Meinders Foundation Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar Dick and Jeannette Sias Southwestern Stationery & Bank Supply TeleFlora

Gold Sponsor

AT&T The Jean I. Everest Foundation Great Plains Coca-Cola HoganTaylor LLP INASMUCH Foundation JP Morgan Chase Midtown Renaissance Beth and Jim Tolbert University of Central Oklahoma

Silver Sponsors

Bank of Oklahoma Barkocy Construction James Crawley Susan and Carl Edwards Elliott + Associates Kris and Bill Frankfurt Ginny and Bob Greenberg Hall Estill Mock Foundation Pat and Ray Potts Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Slow Food OKC, Kamala Gamble DeeAnn and Lee Allan Smith

McGee Foundation

BancFirst Continental Resources Devon Energy Corporation Steve and Renee Knox Herman Meinders Newmark Grubb | Levy Beffort OGE Energy Corp.

Smith & Pickel Construction Superior Security & Investigations Total Environment

Bronze Sponsors

Accel Financial BC Clark Jewelers Gail and Bill Beals Ann Bohanon Gerry and Ken Bonds Calvert’s Plant Interiors Kitty and Richard Champlin Joanna Champlin and Shawnee Brittan Corner Energy Dena McGee Eye Institute Downtown OKC Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Karen and Warren Filley Joan Frates Kay Goebel, Ph.D. Linda and Steve Haneborg Seyan and John Hefner Hightower Family Senator and Mrs. David and Rachel Holt Jenny and Dr. David Kallenberger Maggie Kite and Rane Peterson Don Narcomy and Vicki Van Stavern Newmark Grubb / Levy Beffort Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau Olive & Co. OneLink Wireless Darlene and Allen Paine Libby and Morton Payne Lynn and John Robberson Claudia San Pedro Marsha and Carson See Janice and Lee Segell Beth and Carl Shortt Jeanne Hoffman Smith J. Roy and Beverly Smith Mary Deane Streich Tinker Federal Credit Union UMP Bank Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C. Ann and Dick Workman John Yoeckel

25th Anniversary Committee

Linda Haneborg, Chair Senator David Holt, Co-Chair Brian Alford Ann Bohanon, Menu Co-Chair Gerry Bonds, Community Board President Connie Bright Bob Calvert Joan Frates Ginny Greenberg Dannie Bea Hightower Gail Huneryager, Marketing Chair Shelly A. McInroe, Decorations Chair Michael S. Laird Jean McLaughlin, Patron Party Chair Morton Payne Kent Phillips, Entertainment Chair James A. Pickel Marsha See James R. Tolbert III Beth Wells, Menu Co-Chair