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January, 31 2005 - Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Award 2005

What: Cocktails, dinner, and award presentation for the 2005 St. Louis Arts Awards.

Where: Chase Park Plaza’s Khorassan Ballroom

When: January 31, 2005

Time: 6:00 PM

Ticket Prices: $200.00 Per Person. Patron tickets $750.00 per person.

Beneficiary: Arts and Education Council

EMCEE: Jim Connett, Program Director, KFUO Classic 99-FM

Presenting Sponsor(s): Emerson is serving as the Presenting Sponsor again this year and CenteneCorporation is serving as the Underwriting Sponsor

Gala Chairperson(s): Cheri Fromm, community volunteer and Cindy Brinkley, President, SBC Missouri.

Co-Chair(s): Dr. Donald Suggs, publisher St. Louis American and Judy Harris, community volunteer.

Committee Members: Chairs: Tom Manche, Connie Kahn, Mary Ann Hogan, Elizabeth Syad, Ann Fusz, Ellen Fusz, Marsha Rusnack, Peter Sargent, and Peggie Ritter.

Committee Members Jo Ann Arnold, Susan Block, Barbara Bridgewater, Charlene Bry, Ruth Bryant, Stacey Burns, Elissa Cahn, Laura Caro, Nancy Charlson, Mary Ciapciak, Mary Beth Daniels, Pat Dickherber, Pitti Driscoll, Sue Engelhardt, Beth Evans, Gretta Forrester, Marilyn Fox, Jean Gase, Susan Gelman, Carol Giles, Lori Goltermann, Barbara Goodman, Jenny Gupta Trampe, Gary Heaton, Debra Hollingsworth, Chuck Jackson, Anna Lea Kerckhoff, Joanne Kohn, Nancy Kanzberg, Pan Krekeler, Judith Weiss Levy Lucy Lopata Faith D. Maddy Susan Musgrave, Peggy Nelson, Kathy O’Dell, Deborah Patterson, Marnie Rebman, Paul K. Reuter, Stephanie Riven, Glenn Sheffield, Mary Strauss, Lee Saurez, Jo Throdahl, Mary Trulaske, Joan Wendt and Donna Wilkinson.

Welcome: Robert J. Ciapciak and James F. Weidman

Music: Mardra Trio, The Carolbeth Trio, Kara & Phillip Dunlad, Nicholas Susi

Sponsors: Principal Sponsors; Edward Jones, Boeing-McDonnell Foundation and The May Department Stores Company*Award Sponsors; Charter, Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, theMonsanto Fund, the St. Louis Business Journal and Tricorbraun and Nancy and Ken KranzbergPrincipal Sponsors; Edward Jones, Boeing-McDonnell Foundation andThe May Department Stores Company*Award Sponsors; Charter, Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, theMonsanto Fund, the St. Louis Business Journal and Tricorbraun and Nancy and Ken Kranzberg

Attire: Business / Cocktail

Florist: Randy Felky Florals, Ladue Florist

Information: Susan Rowe 314-535-3600, ext. 118

Board of Directors: Chairman: Robert J. Ciapciak; Vice Chair: Patrick J. Finneran, Jr.; Treasurer: James F. Whitesides; Assistant Treasurer: Connie Buechele; Secretary: Patricia Smith; Board: Schuyler Gott Andrews, Mark D. Bernstein, Charlene Bry, John R. Chickey, Debra F. Denham, Peter A. Fanchi, Mary Ann Hogan, Kenneth S. Kranzberg, James A. Krekeler, Stephen D. LeResche, Peter F. Mackie, Lisa McMullin, Rick Messey, Marvin I. Moskowitz, Rudolph W. Nickens, Kathy O'Dell, John Oldani, Kathleen T. Osborn, Anne S. Petersen, Paul K. Reuter, Peggy Ritter, Lee Rodgers, Tim Rodgers, Peter Sargent, Julie Schnuck, Andrew M. Serri, Glenn J. Sheffield, Sarah B. Smith, Richard A. Spradling, Sherry Strange, Steven O. Sawyers, Eric W. Thornburg, Jo Throdahl, Blanche M. Touhill, Michael W. Weisbrod; Emeritus-Andrew N. Baur, Adelaide Cherbonnier, Shirley Cohen, Jane Greenfield, Robert R. Hermann, Sr., Henry O. Johnston, Talbot MacCarthy, Priscilla McDonnell, Susan Musgrave, Evelyn Newman and Charles M. Ruprecht

Blacktie Photos by: Harry R. Bean

Judy Harris and Donald Suggs, co-chairs; Cynthia Brinkley and Cheri Fromm, chairs
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Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Award 2005 On Monday, January 31, at 6:00 pm, the Arts and Education Council held its annual St. Louis Arts Awards at the Chase Park Plaza’s Khorassan Ballroom. The evening included cocktails, dinner and entertainment. KFUO-FM radio personality, Jim Connett, served as master of ceremonies. St. Louis Arts Award honorees for 2005 included Priscilla McDonnell for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts; Alison and John Ferring for Excellence in Philanthropy; Community Music School of Webster University, Craft Alliance and Reggie Thomas for Excellence in the Arts; Centene Corporation for Corporate Support of the Arts; and Jan Davis, Ferguson-Florissant School District for Art Educator of the Year. Lifetime Achievement in the Arts: Priscilla McDonnell Priscilla McDonnell has always been an outstanding community volunteer. She is one of the founding members of the Board of Directors for Opera Theatre and Co-Chair of the St. Louis district of the Metropolitan Opera National Council. Priscilla has served or is serving on the board of the Arts and Education Council, Saint Louis Art Museum, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Sheldon Concert Hall, Community Music School of Webster University, Missouri Historical Society, Bach Society of Saint Louis, St. Louis Symphony Society, National Society of Arts and Letters, and Care and Counseling. She was named Variety Club Woman of the Year in 1988 and was elected as a Life Member of Opera Theatre’s Board of Directors in 2001. Excellence in the Arts: Community Music School of Webster University Community Music School of Webster University is celebrating its 80th Anniversary of musical excellence. It is the premiere provider of pre-college music training and performance in the community. Graduates have gone on to Julliard, Eastman, Oberlin to name a few. Located in University City, with branches in Faust Park, Webster Groves, and the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. The school has been a funded member of the Arts and Education Council for 41 years. Craft Alliance Craft Alliance is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and has been funded by the Arts and Education since 1986. Craft Alliance brings the world of ceramics, glass, fiber, metals and other media to the community. Programs include education, hands-on workshops, student art advocacy and exhibitions by local and national and internationally recognized artists. Craft Alliance is truly fine craft “start to finish.” Reggie Thomas Reggie Thomas is a jazz pianist and educator. As an educator he teaches at SIUE jazz education, history and theory. He also serves on the summer faculty of several jazz camps around the country including the Eastman School of Music and the Summer Jazz Academy in Poland. As a performer Reggie has toured with many nationally known artists and performs regularly in St. Louis at The Sheldon, Jazz at the Bistro, and the St. Louis Jazz Festival. Excellence in Philanthropy: Alison and John Ferring For many years the Ferrings have demonstrated outstanding philanthropic support in the community. Alison Ferring is an artist and docent for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis and provides a leadership role on the board of the Sheldon Art Galleries. The Ferring’s generous support has made a difference for the Shakespeare Festival, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the Sheldon Art Galleries. They made the lead gift in support of COCA’s recent Capital Campaign. Corporate Support of the Arts: Centene Corporation To quote the President and CEO, Michael Neidorff, “Civilization in every age is judged by the value it places on the arts.” Centene’s alliances include the Arts and Education Council, Dance St. Louis, COCA, Jazz at the Bistro, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, St. Louis Black Repertory Company and the Saint Louis Art Museum. Art Educator of the Year: Jan Davis of Ferguson-Florissant School District Jan Davis is currently in her 25th year as a Suzuki string specialist in the Ferguson-Florissant School District at three elementary schools. She has received numerous awards over the years including: 1992 St. Louis Suburban Music Educator Award of Merit, 1993 MoASTA School Educator Award, 1993 Parker Road Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ferguson-Florissant Certificate of Excellence in 1985, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2002, and 2004 and the 2002 Elizabeth A.H. Green School Educator Award presented by the American String Teachers Association with the National School Orchestra Association. * Principal Sponsors; Edward Jones, Boeing-McDonnell Foundation and The May Department Stores Company * Award Sponsors; Charter, Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, the Monsanto Fund, the St. Louis Business Journal and Tricorbraun and Nancy and Ken Kranzberg * Major Benefactors; Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Plaze, Inc., SBC * Benefactors; Ameren Corporation, Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, Fox Associates Foundation, Laclede Gas and Webster University The Arts and Education Council is a nonprofit organization which raises funds from the private sector to support the arts and arts education activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This event will kick-off the 2005 Arts and Education Council's fundraising campaign. The Arts and Education Council is a nonprofit organization which raises funds from the private sector to support the arts and arts education activities in the St. Louis metropolitan area. For more information on the Arts and Education Council, please call Carole Barnett at (314) 535-3600.

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