Frank Gordon, Raymond Jacobs, Todd Friedenberg
Maria Pargh, Dick and Janet Krebs
Tara Biller, Carolee and Tim Peck
Lennon Stella, Brad and Marylynne Stella, Maisy Stella
Keith Kraft, Lee and Glenda Kraft
Country cool GJCC becomes the Blue J Café for the Main Event
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he Gordon Jewish Community Center transformed into the Blue J Café for their annual fundraising fête, The Main Event. Donning denim and diamonds, guests arrived ready for the night of Southern cooking and country music that awaited them. The auction room was abuzz with activity as revelers were shoulder-to-shoulder, bidding on items and mingling with friends. Light hors d’œuvres, cocktails and hot apple cider were a welcome treat on the chilly autumn night as bidders debated between more than 200 auction goods that included art, spa packages, restaurant gift cards, jewelry and specialty items for kids. In the auditorium, blue and white checkered tablecloths and burlap chair sashes created the scene of the Blue J Café. Completing the rustic vibe were chalkboard menus, twine-wrapped bottles holding branches and warm candlelight. A wedge salad and cup of corn chowder kicked off the down-home meal, prepared by Sova Catering. Sliders and salmon were paired with pan-fried potato cakes, sautéed spinach and oven roasted vegetables for the entrée, and a veritable feast of sweet treats made up the dessert, including pecan bourbon balls, truffles, banana pudding and fruit hand pies. The main event of the Main Event was a songwriters round with Fred Wilhelm, The Stellas, Dylan Altman and Georgia Middleman. The Stellas’ adorable daughters, Lennon and Maisy—better known as Rayna James’ über-talented daughters on ABC’s Nashville—closed out the show with a special performance. The darling duo looked as cute as ever, and wowed the crowd with their amazing talent, capping off a wonderful night for this very special cause.
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