CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE

Flory Mata and Jim Swenson look at the ancient jade collection display. (Photo by David Faytinger).

An art exhibition and opening reception was held at the Latin American Cultural Center in Crossroads Mall and  local Latino artists, Alejandro Bagajewicz, Alvaro Posadas, Carlos Tello, Esperanza Saldarriaga, Frank Mutis, Imelda Juarez, Jaime Macias, Laura Berthila Malagon, Melisa Sue Lopez and Rocio Perez gave an exhibition of their art work.

There was live music played by local Latino artists,a  presentation of traditional outfits from Latin America and Spain and there was also a Hispanic American Jade collection including several artistic ornaments  on exhibit.

  Jaime Macias (artist) and Shannon Calderon-Primeau discuss one of Macias’ paintings. (Photo by David Faytinger).

A child admires a painting on display at the Latin American Cultural Center. (Photo by David Faytinger).

THIS WEEK’S PARTIES

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DINNER AND SHOWER…The beautiful home of Fanny and Don Bolen was the setting for the dinner and miscellaneous shower honoring Carter Samis and Fred Fellers III.

The hosts served a southern menu.  Guests enjoyed chicken with bacon and jalapeños, rice and okra,  Vidalia onion tart, chive biscuits, sweet potato biscuits and fruit cobblers.

Kent Regens, Katharine Samis, Fred Fellers, Carter, Mike, and Karen Samis (Photo by David Faytinger).

It was also Carter’s birthday, so, on the menu was a large coconut birthday cake. Sherry and Jerry Cash were co-hosts.

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Megan Rezai, Connor Choate, Hilary Hamm , Jane Hamm, Jill Marshall, Ester Kofman (Photo by David Faytinger).

TWICE THE FUN…Jane Hamm, 18, and Hilary Hamm,15, celebrated their 18th and 15th birthdays in rockin’ birthday party style.

Their party invitation was a special edition of a rock magazine cover featuring the two sisters with a steel guitar. Guests wore a VIP pass around their necks for admittance to the party which was at the Grand Ballroom of the Skirvin Hotel. A leopard carpet marked the entrance of the Hotel.

“ The Maine” Band played as everyone took to the lighted dance floor and the pop rock band members who were from Phoenix, Ariz., had a great time too and posed for pictures and signed autographs during the party. A disc jockey played the first two hours of the event.

There were lighted tables and chairs in the Ballroom which was arranged like a New York lounge with sofas, an oxygen bar, two photo booths, lighted coffee and smoothie bars. Orange, lime green, hot pink Gerber daisies were on the tables.

A huge electric guitar shaped birthday cake was served and the 200 guests, most Casady students , received party favor tee shirts. Guests included Tom Lerum, Kathleen Howard, Michael Janusa, Matt Cyr, Esther Koffman,  Brian Licata,  Carlos Delatorre,  Justin Strickland,  Caitlin Roberts,  Jill Marshall, Wylee Price, all from out of state, from New York to California.

And  Connor Choate, Meagan Rezai, Cassidy Nicholas, Eddie Lima, Gabi Henson, John Waken, Brooks Labrue, Alyssa Shearer, Brock Bates, and Grace Enmeier, Harrison Maud, all from Enid.

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 Matt and Kristen Brown, Tom Knott, Robert and Katy McGee (Photo by David Faytinger).

On the table was a layered-like cake but because this was a baby shower, it was made out of diapers. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).

SAIL ON BY….Katy and Robert McGee were honorees at a dinner and baby shower in the home of Ranell and Steve Brown.

Co-hosts were Becky and Jim Buchanan, Peggy Burris, Jane and Sandy Elliott, Judy Ferguson, Kathy and Tim Knott, Bette and Jim MacKellar, Marty and Robert Margo, Dianne and Denny Meacham, Linda and Joe Mideke, Karren and Phil Napier, Linda Steinhorn, Sandy and Jon Trudgeon and Jeannie and Dennis Wolfe.

The hosts gave the couple a wooden cradle with bedding and a guest -signed picture frame. In the cradle was a Teddy bear wearing a monogrammed sailor hat. The baby is due in November.

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NORMAN CELEBRATES….Norman Wilks celebrated his 80th birthday in Taos, New Mexico, during the Labor Day weekend.  His birthday was May 12 but he and his friends, who meet monthly for lunch, decided that the group would wait until August to party.

The first night the group had dinner up in the mountains at the Stakeout Restaurant. Hosts were Karen and Herb Klontz, Peggy and John Crawford, Pat Snyder and Nancy and Les Conner, who could not be there.

The next day was a Mexican luncheon at Rancho Plaza Grill. Hosts were Olive and Gerry Austin, Randy Floyd, Michael Smith and Florence Birdwell.

That night, the group had dinner at Lambert’s Restaurant and hosts were Marion and Atlee Vernon, Betty Bradley and Ed Huycke.

The last day, Betty and Norris Price hosted a brunch at their home, near Taos. Co-hosts were Katy and Jim Davis, Joan Gilmore and Al McLaughlin.

Additional guests included Margaret and Jim Foley, Susan Vernon and Natalie Vernon.

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LINDA’S ART……Linda Bowles celebrated the hanging of her art show at La Baguette.  Wine and Hors d’oeuvres were served at a reception. The show themed “Art a la Mode” will be on display until October 31.

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FUND RAISING AND FUN RAISING

Chris Purcell, Candy Dulaney and Claire Kennedy were at the Chi Omega Sorority Alumni’s “Fashion For A Passion.” (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).

Members of Chi Omega Alumni were hostesses for a cocktail buffet and fashion show in the home of David LeNorman in Gaillardia.

Lots of sorority members and their guests attended the fund-raiser which benefits Hearts for Hearing.  CK & Company provided the fashions and models were members of Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Chi O.

Committee members were co-chairmen Lori Hill and Laura Gary, Diana Beeler, Jeanie Butts, Alison Calhoon, Carolyn Chancellor, Marsha Funk, Kate Gary, Elaine Jackson, Brooke Kivett, Gayle Larimore, Shelley Loomis and Judy Moses.

Also Barbara Perry, Patti Pojezny, Cherish Ralls, Janet Rayburn, Jimmie Stromberg, Judi Smith, Amy Stephens, Rebecca Thompson, Jane Ellen Weaver, Lynette Wolfe and Meredith Mustain-Brown.

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Teresa Caraway, Lori Hill and Laura Gary were at the cocktail party and fashion show to benefit Hearts for Hearing. Hill and Gary were co-chairmen of the event and Caraway was one of the founders of Hearts for Hearing. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).

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Carrie Leonard and Erika Huffman talk about the Lyric Theater Broadway Ball. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).

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 FOOD AND WINE AND MUSIC

 Coach House Chef Kurt Fleischfresser, KCSC station manager Brad Ferguson, and guitarist Edgar Cruz meet to plan the food and wine tasting event. (Photo provided).

Plans are being finalized for  a food and wine tasting event on September 19 from 6 -9 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center.

It is sponsored by KCSC 90.1 FM, the locally owned and programmed all -classical public radio station.

Food and drink will be from The Coach House, Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, The Catering Company, Tom and Jerry’s Steak & Fish Grille, Le Cep Bistro, Ruth’s Sweete Justice, Ned’s Catering, and Jouillian Winery.

There will be performances by  Edgar Cruz, acoustic guitar; Tess Remy-Schumacher, cello; Ron Howell, clarinet; Sam Magrill, piano; David Forbat, piano; Tatiana Kuleshova, piano, and  The Edmond Jazz Quartet.

Cost is $75 per person and tax deductible.  Reservations may be obtained by calling Susan Clark at  (405) 974-2120 by September 9.

Proceeds will benefit the KCSC Classical Radio Foundation.

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