Trisha Saul and Ann Nitze
Frank Saul and his grandson Ian Bain Alvaro Soler, Rusty Powell, Alfredo Rubalcaba, Yago Pico de Coaña, Charo Otegui Pascual, Spanish Ambassador Jorge Dezcallar WL EXCLUSIVE
SPANISH ROYAL ARMOR AND PORTRAITS
Rick Rickertsen and Kristen Taylor
Bill Nitze
The National Gallery Of Art
Jimena Paz and Ricardo Viteri
PHOTOS BY KYLE SAMPERTON
THE ART OF POWER Local arts patrons mingled with VIPs from Spain at the spectacular exhibit from the Spanish Royal Armory in Madrid, paired for the first time with magnificent court portraits by Rubens, Velásquez, van Dyck and other old master painters. PRECIOUS METALS Fascinated guests studied the skillful “damascening” process of inlaid gold and silver design over steel on the ceremonial breastplates, helmets, and other armor worn by Spanish royals – protection which extended even to their horses’ saddles, faces, and tails.
Louisa and Robert Duemling
Paula Dobriansky
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MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION BENEFIT Joe and Victoria Mele Residence, Newport, R.I. PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS MELE
Jonna Chewning and Joe Mele
A MAN WITH A PLAN Linda Avey has worked with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to research the genetic causes of Parkinson’s disease and her brother, Georgetownchiropractor-to-the-stars Dr. Philip Bahnson, wanted to help. Why not fundraise in Newport, his favorite summer resort? CONNECTIONS COUNT Success was assured when Bahnson’s pals Joe and Victoria Mele, agreed to host an event at their home, “Land’s End” (once owned by writer Edith Wharton) and Nuala Pell, whose late husband, Sen. Claiborne Pell, suffered from Parkinson’s, signed on as honorary chairwoman. CROWNING TOUCH The presence of Victoria’s mother, Marion “Oatsie” Charles, whose unique charm and wit perk up any gathering.
Linda Avey and Debi Brooks Nuala Pell and Edith McBean Freddie Prince and William Waood-Prince
Michael Sullivan,Victoria Mele, and Gilbert Kahn
Tommy Quinn, Joe Mele, and Ruth Buchanan
Oatsie Charles with grandson Nick Mele Ahnie Berl and Dr. Philip Bahnson