In a private gathering before the maids are presented to His Mysterious Majesty the Veiled Prophet, his special guests gather to celebrate the momentous occasion. Known as the GO's Party (Grand Oracle), it's a special cocktail reception for the the heads of the Veiled Prophet Organization and the parents of his Court.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384591
Photos by Charles Barnes
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Maids of Honor (Presentation)
108 photos
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384550
Photos by Thomas Warwick
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Maids of Honor (Pre-Presentation)
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384586
Photos by Thomas Warwick
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Former Queens & Ladies of Honor
20 photos
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384587
Photos by Thomas Warwick
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Queen of Love & Beauty and Special Maids
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384588
Photos by Thomas Warwick
Mathews Dickey - Sheer Elegance
36 photos
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What | Mathews Dickey Sheer Elegance
Where | Chase Park Plaza
When | December 10th
Why | To celebrate fashion and support the Mathews Dickey Girls’ Program as it strives to develop the athletic, educational, and cultural potential of its members by offering meaningful programs as an alternative to teen idleness.
Who | Christine Buck and Wendy Wiese served as honorary co-chairs and emcees, Eleanor Higgins chaired the event in partnership with co-chair Lynn Broeg. The Sheer Elegance Award was presented to community leaders Elizabeth Heitman, Gloria Ross, Jeigh Singleton, and Carol Voss for their achievements.
Highlights | Performances by Joia Tubes, The Modern American Dance Company (MADCO), Belle of the Ball, Best Talent Center, Tim Huskey, Farshid Ethniko, and the Girls’ Program Honorees.
12/10/2011
Album ID: 1379709
Photos by Carla Falasco
Mental Health America
51 photos
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WHAT: Snow Ball – A White-Hot Affair
WHERE: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
WHEN: December 9
WHY: To benefit MHA in the care and treatment of persons living with mental illness
WHO: Co-chairs Norma Stern and Lee Kling; emcee Larry and Janet Conners; President/CEO Mark Utterback; board chairman Ron Moitzfield; Lisa Youngblood, Brad and Ellen Fercho, 315 guests and supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of the Silver Key Awards to Kathy Carter and Dr. Joseph Parks; and the Silver Bell Award to Dr. James R. Kimmey; auctions, dinner and dancing to The Fabulous Motown Revue with Steve Schankman.
12/9/2011
Album ID: 1384256
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Covenant House
28 photos
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WHAT: The Sharing Fund Party
WHERE: Chase Khorassan Room
WHEN: December 8
WHY: To raise funds for Covenant House which provides children with life's necessities, including medical help, education, employment, and shelter for runaway or homeless teenagers.
WHO: Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield, Lou and Jackie Brock, Red Schoendienst, Travis and Rachel Keller Brown, Laura Slay, executive director Sue Wagener, Mayor France Slay, emcee Al Hrabosky
HIGHLIGHTS: Gerald Andrews, president of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, announced that Rex will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, January 29, 2012. Jeanne will receive the Hall of Fame's Achievement Award for her work with youth in chess.
12/8/2011
Album ID: 1384257
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Opera Theatre of St Louis Holiday Celebration
43 photos
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WHAT: The Annual Holiday Celebration
WHERE: Old Warson Country Club
WHEN: December 4, 2011
WHY: To benefit the professional training programs for emerging artists and community education iniatives
WHO: Co-chairs Ron and Maggie Holtman and Cindy and Sandy Peters; Timothy and Kara O'Leary, hosts Daria and Ray Stranghoener; Nancy and Bob Wagoner, Wells Fargo and other sponsors, 200 supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: A splendid performance by baritone Liam Bonner who will return to the OTSL stage in 2012 as Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte; caroling led by Artists-in-Residence, Brandy Lynn Hawkins and Kyle Knapp, accompanied by Nancy Mayo, Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek, and a gourmet dinner
12/4/2011
Album ID: 1374086
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Make-A-Wish
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WHAT: Women for Wishes Luncheon
WHERE: Mansion of Marilyn and Sam Fox
WHEN: December 1, 2011
WHY: To validate women leaders, volunteers, and previous recipients of Make-A-Wish whose service, with their organizations, has helped to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions
WHO: Hostess Marilyn Fox; national leaders from Phoenix, AZ: Deborah Thompson and Elizabeth LaBorde; local CEO LuAnn Bott, and senior director Carol Burcke
HIGHLIGHTS: CBS TV's Maggie Crane's inspiring speech regarding her cancer journey and how a wish granted to her aided in her miraculous recovery; an update by LuAnn Bott
12/1/2011
Album ID: 1374084
Photos by Margaret Rambo
TouchPoint Autism
43 photos
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WHAT: 28th Annual Festival of Trees Gala
WHERE: Sheraton Westport Chalet
WHEN: November 30, 2011
WHY: Top raise awareness and suupport for children and adults with autism and their families
WHO: Chair Judy Kent, CEO Ron Ekstrand, Jr., emcee Ed Reggi, angels for Autism testimonies and 440 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: Elegantly decorated trees for sale in the silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Smash Band
11/30/2011
Album ID: 1374083
Photos by Margaret Rambo
PNC Wealth Management's Farm to Table Event: Eating Green!
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WHAT: PNC Wealth Management's Farm to Table Event: Eating Green!
WHERE: St. Louis
WHEN: November 16, 2011
WHY: An evening with friends
WHO: Farmer Lee Jones of the Chef's Garden
HIGHLIGHTS: Farmer Jones is a pioneer of the Green Movement and has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show, Food Network & ABC World News. He spoke about sustainable agriculture with guests enjoying some his delicious produce in the "Farm to Fork" reception that followed his remarks.
11/21/2011
Album ID: 1366447
Photos by Charles Barnes
National Alliance on Mental Illness Gala
31 photos
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What | National Alliance on Mental Illness Gala
Where | Hilton Frontenac
When | November 19th
Why | to support NAMI St. Louis’ signature programs including ‘Basics’ for the parents and caregivers of children suffering from mental illness
Who | Co-chairs Arlen Chaleff and Karen Heath and Honorary Co-chairs Elizabeth Landau and Carol Pollnow greeted guests with help from Executive Director Dar Walker and Board President Joe Yancey.
Highlights | Mortimer Goodman Awards were presented to Dr. Luis Giuffra and Mark Stansberry; the CIT Officer Award was presented to Officer Gregory Rupp; Nancy Cozart accepted the Outstanding Corporate Award on behalf of Magellan Health Services; and Senator Scott Rupp was honored with the Outstanding Legislator Award.
11/19/2011
Album ID: 1367703
Photos by Carla Falasco
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
24 photos
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WHAT: Little Wishes. Big Dreams
WHERE: Forest Park Visitor Center
WHEN: November 19
WHY: To help finance the Coalition in recruiting supporting foster and adoptive families to provide a forever family for foster children
WHO: KSDK's Rene Knott, Heidi Glaus, Jane Dueker, Jennifer DeLaney, Christpher Reid, Sandy and Dixie Deibel, Dawn Belizaire, 180 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: Guest speaker Antwone Fisher's remarkable oration of his life from a prison birth to an author of 3 books and a producer in Hollywood; auctions and awards.
11/19/2011
Album ID: 1366679
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Assistance League - Puttin' on the Ritz
30 photos
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What | “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Benefiting Assistance League
Where | The Ritz Carlton
When | November 18th
Why | To launch Assistance League’s 25th year of service to the St. Louis community
Who | President Patty Alvarez and President Elect Sandy Johnson greeted guests, Pat Hutton and Bonnie Turner served as event chair and vice chair respectively; Vickie Newton was mistress of ceremonies.
Highlights | Performances by the Elite Jazz Show Choir from the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School
11/18/2011
Album ID: 1367246
Photos by Carla Falasco
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Volunteer Assc.
34 photos
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WHAT: Parties of Note
WHERE: The Elegant Home of Mary Strauss
WHEN: November 18
WHY: Sponsor appreciation soiree' with violin virtuosity, vocal bravura and vintage fashions
WHO: Hostess Mary Strauss, Linda Lee, Fred Bronstein, Bob and Kathy Fulstone, Grace Brod, Ward Stare, Adam Crane, Peggy Symes, Jim and Anne von der Heydt
HIGHLIGHTS: Brilliant performances by Concertmaster David and Miran Halen, accompanied by pianist Alla Voskoboynikova, and viewings or original vintage fashions from stage and screen
11/18/2011
Album ID: 1366875
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Mid-America Chapter
28 photos
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WHAT: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Mid-America Chapter's Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon
WHERE: The Ritz - Clayton
WHEN: November 18, 2011
WHY: To celebrate the contributions of five outstanding women from St. Louis who exemplify dedication, personal achievement and service to their community and to support CCFA in its goal of a future free from Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis.
WHO: Susan Burns, Mary Pillsbury Wainwright, Susan Csengody, Dorothy Weiner, Katy Lachky, Emily DuBois
HIGHLIGHTS: Cocktails and raffle, a wonderful luncheon, Hugh O'Brian serving as Emcee and a stunning fashion show put together by Nancy Lehtman of Distinctions with the beautiful models assembled by Camille Adams of Menagerie Models.
11/18/2011
Album ID: 1366421
Photos by Charles Barnes
Coat-A-Kid Cocktail Social
28 photos
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What | Coat-A-Kid Cocktail Social
Where | The Chesterfield home of Myles and Elaine Kelly
When | November 12th
Why | To provide coats, hats, and gloves to area children in need
Who | Director Betsey Beckmann thanked volunteers and supporters who gathered for an evening of fine foods and wine from Spoonbill Winery New Zealand. Watercolor art by Paul Kuchno was on display for all to enjoy.
Highlights | Performance by the Erin Bode Group
11/17/2011
Album ID: 1364193
Photos by Carla Falasco
Paraquad Starkloff Awards
34 photos
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What | Paraquad 2nd Annual Starkloff Awards
Where | Paraquad
When | November 17th
Why | To recognize individuals and businesses who work to improve the quality of life for those affected by disabilities.
Who | Director of Public Policy Kirsten Dunham honored Jim Tuscher, former Vice President of Public Policy, with the Starkloff Award posthumously. Mercy Hospital was acknowledged for its commitment to hiring people with disabilities; representatives Dana Nichols and Frank Lenior accepted the award and employee S.A. Carson spoke about his positive experiences as a member of the Mercy Hospital family. KMOV news anchor Laurie Waters served as emcee.
Highlights | Board Chair Bob Huskey announced the dedication of the Jim Tuscher Auditorium; daughter Danielle Tuscher shared her appreciation. Mayor Francis Slay and County Executive Charlie Dooley presented proclamations declaring November 17th Jim Tuscher Day in the City and County.
11/17/2011
Album ID: 1365735
Photos by Carla Falasco
Missouri/So Illinois Anti-Defamation League
26 photos
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WHAT: 2011 Community Tributes
WHERE: Palladium Saint Louis
WHEN: November 17
WHY: To honor friends who support the League with advocacy and education
WHO: David Grebler, Karen Aroesty, Tabari Coleman, Robert Sugarman, Abraham Foxman, Mo. State Highway Patrol superintendent, Colonel Ron Replogle, honoree and voices from those whose assistance from the League made A World of Difference (T) in their lives
HIGHLIGHTS: Awards presentations, guest speakers and a gourmet dinner
