PARTIES EXTRA! -PARTIES! PARTIES! PARTIES-NOVEMBER 23, 2007
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SPARKLING SCENE…The Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular Show celebrated 100 years of history.
The 100th birthday event featured everything…wonderful entertainment…beautiful singing….excellent music….gorgeous stars….major confetti….giant balloons bouncing around….dancers… early day photography and a birthday cake.
Following the star –studded event at the Ford Center was one of the after-parties at the Petroleum Club. Partying on two floors, VIP guests were entertained by the members of the Oklahoma Centennial Commission and Oklahoma Events. White orchids were everywhere. They were stacked in large vases for the tables and the orchids were hanging, jungle style, from lights. Centennial etched glasses were used for drinks and star-shaped ice sculptures were on the tables.
In the crowd were Pam and Bill Shdeed, Willard Scott, Ann and Burns Hargis, Gene Rainbolt, Carrie and Ryan Leonard, Amy and Chris Reen, Becky and Barry Switzer, Kelly and Chris Fry, Jane and David Thompson, Cathy Freede, Lana and David Lopez, Molly Shi and David Boren, Vicki and Leland Gourley, Blake Wade, DeLee Smith, Gemma Smith, McKenzie Brunsdon, Elizabeth Brunsdon, Jennifer Kiersch and Jennifer Brunsdon.
Also U.P. Rep. Mary Fallin, Willard Scott, Kim and Gov. Brad Henry, Shirley Jones, Jimmy Webb, Bill Miller, Benny Garcia, Shannon Nance, Jane Jayroe Gamble, Gerald Gamble, Carla and Dick Ellis, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, Valerie and Brad Naifeh, Graham, Mollie and Clay Bennett, Jenny and Dr. David Kallenberger, Kathy and Ed Martin, DeAnn and Lee Allan Smith and Blake Wade.
WHITNEY AND CLAY….Dee and John Harris were hosts for a come and go shower honoring Whitney Monahan and Clay Moss. Co-hosts were Rawsie and Sonny Boyles, Barbara Boyles, Cristi and Jeb Bucher, Ann and Burns Hargis, Marilyn and Jack Henley, Lee Ann and Jim Kuhlman, Anne and Bob Looney, Tessa and Travis Moss, Carol and Fred Smith, Andy and Mike Snyder and Joe Ann and Alan Terrill.
A silver, monogrammed ice bucket was filled with flowers for the buffet table and it was given to the honorees from the hosts.
TOP HONORS…The University of Oklahoma Honor’s College board and faculty members attended a cocktail party in the home of Ann and Judge Richard Bohanon. Co-hosts were Barbara and Judge Ralph Thompson and Jean Warren. Warren, Ralph Thompson and Richard Bohanon are board members.
ROW YOUR BOAT…. Sponsors and donors of the fourth annual Devon Energy Centennial river parade were asked to drop by the VIP Tent along the riverbank where they had front row seats for the event. Hot chocolate, coffee, wine and chocolate chip cookies were served by hosts, the River Parade organization.
Guests also enjoyed the fireworks show sponsored by the Oklahoma Centennial Commission.
TAKE A BOW….M.J. VanDeventer was honored at a dinner at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. She has retired after being there for 17 years as Persimmon Hill magazine editor.
Raymond Gerdes and M.J. Van Deventer celebrate at M.J.’s retirement party.
A REUNION…Tom Knott was host for a reunion of people who recently traveled together for 10 days in Russia and Poland.
LISA’S CELEBRATION…Patti Elder and Emily Pilcher were hostesses for a 50th birthday luncheon honoring Lisa Elder. It was at Gabriella’s Restaurant.
A yummy Italian cream cake with white chocolate medallion panels was topped with white chocolate 50’s and truffles. Guests included Liz Robins, Marcia Meiring, Marcia Morgan, Penny McCaleb, Linda Klos, Diana Smith, Marcia Davis, Norma McRae, Dina Deupree, Barbara Philbin, Sarah Brawley, John Covington, Patti and John Elider, Liz Polk, Martha Marshall, Kelly Fry, Lisa Prince, Courtney Briggs Melton, Marianne Rooney, Jeanne Polk, Beth Portman, Sody Clements and Adelaide Liedtke.
ENGAGING…Newly engaged couple Kaylan Hudiburg and Dustin Freeman, were honored a party in the home of Karen and Steve Hudiburg. Toni Freeman was also a host for the engagement party.
Fall pumpkins with the couple’s initials lined the entrance and were set throughout the house. Mark Folger provided entertainment.
Among the guests were Erin Smith, Karen and Derrick Novakowski, Trey Olson, Maggie Johnson, Jane Huston, Hallie Henley and Candace and Ben Randolph.
SWEET 13…Judy Hassoun was honored at a 13th birthday dance at Gaillardia Golf and Country Club. Parents Suzanne and Basel Hassoun were hosts.
Purple and white balloons decorated the room and balloon bouquets were on the tables. The honoree also wore a purple dress. There was a two -tiered birthday cake and an instructor taught line dancing. A disc jockey played music for the guests, mostly 7th graders at Casady School where Judy is a student.
TABLES SET…Forty hostesses set 40 special tables in Wewoka, Oklahoma, for the “Some Enchanted Evening” dinner at the Wewoka Trading Post. Each one had a special theme and the themes ranged from Centennial tables to Oklahoma- themed tables.
Waiters in black tie attire served the guests at the dinner and pianist Danny Miller played dinner music. Marilyn Moody decorated the room which featured lots of white lights.
Planning the event were Phyllis Williamson, Wanda Adkins and Richard Ellwanger.
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