Nolan’s two!
Nolan and his dad arrive at the birthday party. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Nolan and his dad and mom.
It is a wonderful day when you can round up friends and family and corral them in a room full of pizza, presents and cowboy decorations.
Nolan Sanger had his second birthday at Hideaway Pizza on Memorial Road. He arrived wearing chaps and a cowboy vest (his dad had worn them when he was Nolan’s age) . His mom and dad, Angie and Ford Sanger, sent out invitations that read:
“Calling all cowboys, spurs, ropes and cowboy hats.
Saddle up…don’t forget your chaps.
Come celebrate our buckaroo.
Nolan is turning Two.
They added “We hope you can ride by!”
When Nolan arrived he was a little overwhelmed by the room filled with people, balloons and all the decorations. But he soon settled in at the coloring table where his mother had thoughtfully put crayons and pictures for the entire crowd and by the end of the party when he realized all those gifts were for him… he laughed out loud.
The table’s centerpiece was a General Store surrounded by horses, cows and riders and a corral with cowboy figures. Cupcakes were decorated with cowboy hats, boots, and horses and were set on a tray lined with a red bandana. Party favors were bags of gold nugget bubble gum and a note that said “Thanks for coming, partner.”
Party favors.
Guests colored.
Ella Brinkman and Nolan are intent on their pictures.
The centerpiece.
Cupcakes…yum!
A great party!
A special note from the hosts.
Arts! Arts! Arts!—An excellent Tuesday evening!
Beautiful music! (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Guests at Arts! Arts! Arts! last night truly enjoyed the evening.
The production “The Music of the Night” was so entertaining and the performing artists Teri Bibb, Brent Barrett and Paul Bogaev, along the University of Oklahoma’s “Singing Sooners” were outstanding. They celebrated the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with songs from Broadway shows Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat, Starlight Express, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and others.
Stars Bibb, Barrett and Bogaev gave amazing performances of songs from The Phantom of the Opera.
The gala event supported OU’s Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts and was at the Skirvin Hotel Ballroom. Parking was at a minimum because the Thunder was in town. Dean of the Fine Arts School Rich Taylor introduced the event which included a beef tenderloin dinner. Flowers were three varying sizes of crystal vases filled with lilies, daisies, and hydrangeas.
Sandy and Stewart Meyers were co-chairmen of the event and Jo Carol Cameron and Jose Freede were honorary chairmen.
On the steering committee were Jerriann Altshuler, Gene and Ed Barth, Gail Beals, Joanna Champlin, Nance Diamond, Barbara Eskridge, Beverly Funke, Linda Garrett, Martha Griffin, Linda Haneborg, Kirk Hammons, Tamara Hermen, Sarah Hogan, Carol Kaspereit, Lou Kerr, Barbara Kerrick, Anne McCurdy, Chip Oppenheim, Darlene Parman, Linda Rodgers, Heather Ross, Marcy Taber and Donna Vogel. Some of the committee members were involved with the first Arts! Arts! Arts! 21 years ago.
Dr. Richard Zielinski directed the Singing Sooners who were just darling. Besides their beautiful voices, their stage presence was commendable. They even watched the other performers “in sync.”
Honorary chairmen Freede and Cameron and the Meyers received gifts and scholarships for fine arts students in their names.
After the performance, guests enjoyed coffee with all the trimmings and cookies in the lobby of the Hotel.
Partygoers: Max Weitzenhoffer, Mary Nichols, Kathy and Russ Walker, Gene Rainbolt, Barbara and Bud Beeler, Cathy Freede, Lee Allan Smith, Becky and Barry Switzer, Margaret and Dan Owens, Ann-Shannon Hail, Joan Gilmore, Vicki and Leland Gourley, Linda Tiller, Linda Haneborg, Joy Richardson, Tripp Hall, Barbara Kerrick, Annie Bohanon, Henry Browne, Judy Jordan, Lynda and Fred Gibson, Jim Vallion, Sue Foltz, Sue and John Goodman, Bette and Jim MacKellar, D’Arline McCubbin, Betty and Norris Price.
The Singing Sooners.
Dean Rich Taylor introduces guests.
Jose Freede is recognized.
Jim Vallion and Cathy Freede were at the event.
20-40-60 Etiquette-White or black dress for the wedding?
YOU ASK! WE ANSWER! YOU DECIDE!
To ask an etiquette question, email helen.wallace@cox.net
By Callie Gordon, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Helen Ford Wallace
QUESTION: Can I wear a white dress to a wedding? How about a black dress? And if the wedding is at 8 p.m., does that mean I should wear a long formal dress?
CALLIE’S ANSWER: Wearing white for a wedding isn’t as faux pas as it used to be. A white cocktail dress with the right accessories can play down the white. I wouldn’t wear white though, but that is just me. A little black dress is good for EVERYTHING! A cocktail dress is great for every event no matter the time. The length of the dress is a matter of what you are comfortable in.
LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: It’s the bride and groom’s day, and you don’t want to dress in anything that would detract from the focus on the bride and her gown. But restrictions about dress colors have loosened in recent years, and some even say white is OK, as well as black. If white is what you have, then try to ensure the dress’s style is far away from a bridal one, or make sure the white is used more as an accent color. I don’t see a problem with a festive black dress, either, and have seen those at weddings for years.
As for formality, the 8 p.m. time of the wedding indicates one about as formal as you will see, so dress long or short according to what’s in style or what you have. You can always ask the bride, her mom or someone close to the wedding party what guests will be wearing so you have a guideline.
HELEN’S ANSWER: The beautiful white wedding dress is still reserved for the bride. Guests should choose another color, or, if they do choose white, the outfit should also have additional colors on it or be accessorized so that it does not resemble a wedding ensemble. There was a time that I thought black was not an option for a wedding, but at almost every wedding I have attended lately, black was the color of choice and I wore black myself recently.
8 p.m. is a formal wedding time and men should wear black tie. Formal usually means a long dress, but check with the bride and her family as to what people will be wearing — long or short very dressy dresses.
GUEST’S ANSWER: Linda Miller, author of Fashion Matters Blog: Wedding etiquette rules are changing. Peggy Post, author of a dozen books on etiquette, says it’s fine for guests to wear either black or white attire as long as the outfits don’t look too bridal or funereal.
Others in the wedding business say white is the bride’s special color and female guests should not take away from the bride on her wedding day. As a recent mother of the bride, I tend to agree with the latter.
As for wearing a long gown to an 8 p.m. wedding, take your cue from the invitation. Does it say black tie optional or black tie? Most late-night weddings are more formal. Post says a long dress, dressy cocktail dress or your fanciest little black dress would be appropriate for a wedding specifying black tie optional or black tie. Wear long if you’re in the mood; if not, opt for something short and dressy.
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Parties Extra!—Cunninghams honored at baby shower
Tea sandwiches and cookies were served at the party. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
A baby shower honored Jane and Tripp Cunningham whose baby girl is due soon. Hostesses were Lisa Allen, Judy Jordan and Ruth Lampton at Full Circle Book Store.
Tea sandwiches, strawberries, mini- chicken salads, and monogrammed cookies (L for the baby’s name Lilly Jane) were served to the guests. A crystal vase filled with pink roses was the centerpiece.
Gifts included dresses, a bathtub and chair from the partygoers and a stuffed pink dog from grandmother, Marilyn Law.
Guests included Anne Collins, Linda James, Susan Hoffman, Pam Smith, Kaye Cook, Michele Huston, Janell Flanery, Tricia Law, Sherrie Cooper, Melissa Fletcher and Sugar Dozier.
Michele Huston, Jane Cunningham and Marilyn Law enjoy the party for Jane and Tripp.
Hostess Ruth Lampton, Pam Smith and Sugar Dozier enjoy the baby shower.
City Rescue Mission “Hearts of Hope” Tea
Hearts of Hope tea was held at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
The City Rescue Mission sponsored the Hearts of Hope luncheon recently at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. 600 people attended the event and heard about the City Rescue Mission and a testimony from one of their clients. Cardboard testimonies were also given by other women while Brenden Weaver sang “You Raise Me Up.”
Barbara Green, co-chairman of the tea, gave the welcome and Pam Tims, chairman, made introductions. Entertainment was by the Surrey Singers.
Colorful teapots were on the tables surrounded by teacups filled with dessert cupcakes. Table hostesses took home the teapots and guests were given cups and saucers as party favors.
Rev. Tom Jones, President and CEO of City Rescue Mission, told of the current projects of women helping women and children. He talked about the outdoor space projects and various gardens being set up. The goal for the tea was to raise money for the outdoor area for the women and families.
Also on the program were Rebecca and Jeff Ambrosini.
For more information, check the web site www.cityrescue.org .
Judi Freyer and Stacey Maxon were at the luncheon. Freyer was a table hostess.
Joy Tucker and Lynn White attended the event at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Jennifer Thurman and Connie Baker enjoyed the tea.
Entertainment was by the Surrey Singers.
Dick Morris speaks at the Americans for Prosperity Foundation luncheon
Dick Morris spoke at the luncheon. (Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
Dick Morris, author and Fox News commentator, was the recent keynote speaker for a business leader’s luncheon recently. He was at the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and was hosted by the Oklahoma division of the Americans for Prosperity Foundation.
Morris talked about the U.S. political scene, about energy and taxes. He also spoke the same night at a dinner meeting.
Among those at lunch were David Carter, Chip Carter, Jose Freede, Carlos Johnson, Joan Gilmore, Clay Healey, Gene Melton, Randy McDaniel and Mike Sanders.
Jose Freede and Joan Gilmore enjoy lunch.
Chip Carter and David Carter were at the event.
Mike Sanders and Randy McDaniel have lunch.
