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January, 30 2006 - Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Awards 2006

What: Cocktails, dinner, live performances and retrospectives on the impressive achievements of our honorees leaves everyone who attends feeling proud of our arts community.

Where: Chase Park Plaza

When: January 30, 2006

Time: 6:00 PM

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

Host(s): Arts and Education Council

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Connett, Program Direcotr, KFUO Classic 99-FM

Honoree(s): Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Joneal Joplin and Douglas Turpin; for Excellence in the Arts, Christine Brewer, Jazz at the Bistro and Herb Drury; for Excellence in Philanthropy, Anabeth and John Weil; Sachs Properties for Corporate Support of the Arts; and Joseph Schulte for Art Educator of the Year.

Gala Chairperson(s): Judy Harris and Nancy Galvin, community volunteers and Cynthia J. Brinkley, President, AT&T Missouri

Corporate Chairperson(s): Robert J. Ciapciak

Committee Members: Committee Chairs: Tom Manche, Anna Lea Kerckhoff, Barbara B. Goodman, Linda Finerty, Susan Musgrave, Cheri Fromm, Mary Ann Hogan, Peter Sargent, Elizabeth Sayad and Peggy Ritter. Committe Members: Jo Ann Arnold, Mark Bernstein, Mary Elliott Brandin, Barbara Bridgewater, Laura Buhr, Karen Castellano, Judy Champ, Mary Ciapciak, Mary Beth Daniels, Ida Early, Gretta Forrester, Marilyn Fox, Susan Gelman, Lynn Giardina, Jenny Gupta Trampe, Patricia Hernandez, Cary Hobbs, Gregory Hoffmann, Debra Hollingsworth, Chuck Jackson, Audrey Katcher, Joanne Kohn, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, Susan Krawll, Pam Krekeler, Lucy Lopata, Charles MacKay, Peter Mackie, Faith Maddy, Pris McDonnell, Lisa McMullin, Rick Messey, Charles F. Meyer, Noemi Neidorff, Christy Nickel, Jennah Owens, Paul K. Reuter, Luanne Rimel, Stephanie Riven, Lee Rodgers, Marsha Rusnack, Cabanne Schlafly, Glenn Sheffield, Ellen Sherberg, Jo Throdahl, Carol Voss, Phyllis Weidman, Michael Weisbrod, Joan Wendt, Donna Wilkinson and Marion West

President(s): James F. Weidman

Staff: James F. Weidman, president; Carole Bartnett, manager special events; Elaine Bell, manager of records; Robert Cocks, controller; Wanda Jones, data entry clerk; Karen Klaus, director of corporate giving; Dorothy Powell, manager of workplace giving; Susan Rowe, assistant to the president and grant coordinator; Claudia Shugert, director of community giving and publications and Patricia Tichacek, campaign manager

Welcome: Lisa M. McMullin and James F. Weidman

Music: Special performances by: Christine Brewer, soprano; David Halen, violin; Alice Nelson, pinano "Morgen" by Richard Strauss; Ray Kennedy, piano; Tom Kennedy, bass; "I Got Rhythm" by George Gershwin and "Our Love Is Here To Stay" by George Gershwin

Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Emerson; Principal Sponsors: The Boeing Company and Edward Jones; Awards Sponsors: Charter Communications and NBC Universal Cable, Mr. and Mrs. E. Desmond Lee, The May Department Stores Company, Pris and Sandy McDonnell and Monsanto Fund; Major Benefactors: AT&T, Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Centene Corporation and Fox Associates Foundation; Benefactors: Ameren, Bryan Cave LLP, Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, John and Allison Ferring, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, Laclede Gas Company, Michael and Carol Staenberg in conjunction with THF Realty, Thompson Coburn and Webster University; Table Sponsors: Arch Coal, Inc.; BJC HealthCare, Commerce Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Finerty, Grand Center, Inc., Heartland Bank, Greg and Susanne Hoffmann in conjunction with Mary Engelbreit Studios, Jazz St. Louis, KFUO Classic 99-FM, KWMU 90.7-FM, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts Webster University, Metro Theater Company, The Muny, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Owen Development, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Regional Business Council, RubinBrown LLP, Sachs Properties, Saint Louis Art Museum, The Spark Agency, St. Louis University High School, UMB Bank, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington University and Anabeth and John Weil; Patrons: Automobile Club, Sally Bliss, Jerry and Mary Beth Daniels, Herb and Nancy Drury, Fleishman-Hillard Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fox, Nancy and Walter Galvin, Barbara B. Goodman, Cary D. Hobbs, Nancy and Ted Koplar, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lehrer, Lucy Lopata, Tracy C. Marshall, McCormack, Baron Salazar, Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Milstone, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Moskowitz, Evelyn E. and Eric P. Newman, The Private Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ritter, Mr. and Mrs. William Rusnack, Mrs. Josephine Throdahl, US Bank Private Client Group, Phoebe and Mark Weil and Private Client Group; Contributions: Mr. and Mrs. James G. Berges, Mrs. Roxanne Frank, KMOX Radio, The Millsone Company, Charles and Joan Sheppard and Sissy and Ted Thomas.

Menu: Salad included cabernet poached pear, baby lettuces, stilton cheese and spiced pecans with creamy champagne vinaigrette. The entree included grilled filet of beef with wild mushroom sauce and pan seared sea bass topped with tapenade braised spinach dauphinoise potatoes broccolini and carrots. Dessert was a bailey's milk chocolate mousse dome. There were wines, freshley-brewed Colombian coffee, decaffeinated coffee and slections of fine teas.

Attendance: 640 guests

Attire: Evening Attire, Business Formal or Cocktail Attire

Special Thanks: The Spark Agency, John Nickel, President, Technical Production and Videos; Bad Dog Pictures, Tom Petrie, Owner; Rank Whitman, Writer/Producer; Tom Zigrang and The Boeing Company; Schnuck Markets; Edward Jones; Aries Party Rentals; Christine Brewer; David Halen; Alice Nelson; The Kennedy Brothers; THF Realty All-Star Student Ensemble; Steinway Piano Gallery; Tiffany and Company, Award Specialties and production support provided by Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University.

Information: Carole Barnett 314-535-3600 ext. 109

Board of Directors: Chairman: Lisa M. McMullin, Treasurer: Connie Buechele, Assistant Treasurer: Audrey L.Katcher, Secretary: Andrew M. Serri, By-Laws and Long Range Planning: Glenn Sheffield, Development: Charles F. Meyer, Marketing: Gregory Hoffmann, Nominating and Board Development: Peggy Ritter, Operating Support: John Chickey, Project Grants: Sarah Smith, Special Events: Mary Ann Hogan, Sustaining Funding: Peter A. Fanchi and Technology: Richard A. Spradling. Board of Directors: Virginia A. Barnes, Gene Dobbs Bradford, Charlene Bry, Debra Denham, Barbara B. Goodman, Paul Ha, Shaun R. Hayes, Cary D. Hobbs, Rebecca R. Jackson, Kenneth Kranzberg, James A. Krekeler, Stephen D. LeResche, Peter F. Mackie, Cynthia McCaffery, Marvin Moskowitz, Lee Rodgers, Tim Rodgers, Marsha Rusnack, Peter Sargent, Julie Schnuck, Patricia Smith, Sherry Stange, Steven O. Swyers, Jo Throdahl, Eric W. Thornburg, Blanche Touhill, Michael W. Weisbrod and James F. Whitesides. Ex-Officio, James F. Weidman. AEC Properties, LLC: President, Robert J. Ciapciak; Vice President, Rebecca R. Jackson; Secretary, Peter Bunce; Treasurer, James F. Whitesides and Tenant Liaison, Gene Dobbs Bradford.

Blacktie Photos by: Harry R. Bean

Marilyn Fox, Susan Sherman, Barbara Goodman
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Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Awards 2006 On Monday, January 30, 2006 The Arts and Education Council celebrated their 15th Annual St. Louis Arts Awards to honor artists, organizations, educators and businesses in our community for their contributions to the arts in the St. Louis area. The event was held at The Chase Park Plaza's Khorassan Room. The evening included cocktails, dinner and entertainment. KFUO-FM radio personality, Jim Connett, served as master of ceremonies. Chairs for this year’s gala were Judy Harris and Nancy Galvin, community volunteers and Cynthia J. Brinkley, President, AT&T Missouri. “We hope to raise $500,000 at this year’s event to benefit nearly 100 arts and arts education organizations supported by the Arts and Education Council throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region,” Harris said. St. Louis Arts Award honorees for 2006 include for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Joneal Joplin and Douglas Turpin; for Excellence in the Arts, Christine Brewer, Jazz at the Bistro and Herb Drury; for Excellence in Philanthropy, Anabeth and John Weil; Sachs Properties for Corporate Support of the Arts; and Joseph Schulte for Art Educator of the Year. 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 kicked-off the 2006 Arts and Education Council fundraising campaign. Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
JONEAL JOPLIN - sponsored by Emerson.
Well known actor in St. Louis since 1972, Joplin has performed in 86 productions with the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and 56 productions with The MUNY to date. He has also worked with The Black Rep, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, and some former St. Louis theatre companies, including Historyonics, Theatre Project Company, The New Theatre and Theatre Factory. DOUG TURPIN - sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. E Desmond Lee.
Turpin serves as K-12 music teacher for the Parkway School District and is the Des Lee Endowed Professor of Music Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He has worked closely with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, coordinated the St. Louis Area Arts Education Collaborative, and offered over 400 programs per year to youth in the St. Louis community. Excellence in the Arts
CHRISTINE BREWER - sponsored by Pris and Sandy McDonnell.
A nationally renowned American Soprano, Brewer has appeared under the batons of Kurt Masur, Robert Shaw, Leonard Slatkin, David Robertson and Michael Tilson Thomas. Her repertoire encompasses the works of Mozart, Verdi, Mahler and Brahms and she regularly performs with many of the world’s leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic; Cleveland Orchestra; Philadelphia Orchestra; The National Symphony Orchestra; Orchestre de Paris; the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Boston, London, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. Brewer closed Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’s 2005 season with Colin Graham’s new production of Britten’s Gloriana and recently performed for Prince Charles and Camilla in San Francisco. HERB DRURY - sponsored by The May Department Stores Company.
A prolific jazz pianist, Drury is often referred to as the “Godfather” of jazz pianists. He is an instructor at the University of Missouri St. Louis and gives private lessons from his home studio. Drury performs his group the Herb Drury Trio and with artists such as Dave Venn, Reggie Thomas and Ptah Williams. JAZZ ST. LOUIS - sponsored by Edward Jones.
Celebrating their 10th Anniversary as St. Louis’ leader in jazz presentation and education. Jazz St. Louis' mission is to present, promote and perpetuate the best of jazz to the St. Louis community, thereby enhancing St. Louis’ reputation as a center of jazz activity. Excellence in the Philanthropy
ANABETH AND JOHN WEIL – sponsored by Monsanto.
The Weils are avid art collectors and are involved on the Board of Directors for numerous arts organizations including the Saint Louis Art Museum, Metro Theater Company and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Corporate Support of the Arts
SACHS PROPERTIES - sponsored by The Boeing Company.
Sachs Properties has spearheaded the attraction of the various community and arts-oriented organizations in Chesterfield including Stages St. Louis, The West County YMCA Community Theater, Jewish Community Center in Chesterfield Village, Chesterfield Arts, Sofia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park and the Samuel C. Sachs Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Art Educator of the Year
JOSEPH SCHULTE – sponsored by Charter Communications and NBC Universal.
Schulte has been a Theatre Educator at St. Louis University High School since 1957 and also serves as the stage manager for The MUNY. The recently completed performing arts center at the High School dedicated the theater in his name. He was also honored as the “Teacher of the Year” by the State of Missouri in 1984. For more information about The Arts and Education council, please call Carole Barnett at 314-535-3600 ext. 109 or visit their website at www.keeparthappening.org.