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January, 29 2007 - Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Awards 2007

What: The St. Louis Arts Awards have been presented since 1992 to honor those groups and individuals who are integral to the success of the arts in our community.

Where: Chase Park Plaza - Khorassan Ballroom

When: January 29, 2007

Time: 6:00 PM

Ticket Prices: $250.00 Per Table of Ten People

Beneficiary: Arts and Education Council

Host(s): Emerson

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

Honoree(s): Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Mary Strauss; for Excellence in the Arts,Saint Louis Art Museum, Susan Slaughter, CarolBeth True; for Excellence in Philanthropy, Sally S. Levy; Brown Shoe for Corporate Support of the Arts; and Sr. Gabriel Mary Hoare, SL for Art Educator of the Year.

Presenting Sponsor(s): Recognition: Presenting Sponsor: Emerson

Gala Chairperson(s): Nancy Galvin and Cary Hobbs

Co-Chair(s): Centerpieces: St. Louis ArtWorks; Decorations: Tom Manche; Honoree Escort: Karen Castellano and Barbara B. Goodman; Hospitality: Linda Finerty and Patricia Hernandez; Invitations: Judy Harris; Production: Mary Ann Hogan and Peter Sargent; Public Relations: Kelly Leahy and Sponsorship: Peggy Ritter

Committee Members: Cathy Berges, Mark Bernstein, Ramsey Botterman, Barbara Bridgewater, Cynthia J. Brinkley, Laura Buhr, Carol Commerford, Mary Beth Daniels, Ida Early, Gretta Forrester Lotta Fox, Marilyn Fox, Cheri Fromm, Susan Gelman, Courtney Gibson, Jenny Gupta Trampe, Ron Himes, Debra Hollingsworth, Toni Hunt, Chuck Jackson, Audrey Ktcher, Anne Lea Kerckhoff, Joanne Kohn, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, Anita Lamont, Lucy Lopata, Charles MacKay, Peter Mackie, Faith Maddy, Pris McDonnell, Donna McGinnis, Boo McLoughlin, Lisa McMullin, Isabelle Montupet, Noemi Neidorff, Christy Nickel, Jennah R. Owens, Deborah J. Patterson, Joan Quicksilver, Paul Reuter, Stephanie Riven, Lee Rodgers, Marsha Rusnack, Elizabeth Sayad, Helen Scheffel, Marlene Schumm, Glenn Sheffield, Jo Throdahl, Cynthia and Michael Uthoff, Carol Voss, Phyllis Weidman, Donna Wilkinson, Marion Wuest and Fran Zamler.

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

Entertainment: Hugh Russell, baritone and Gail Hintz, piano - "Largo al factotum" from 'The Barber of Seville' by Gioacchino Anotnio Rossini

Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Emerson. Principal Sponsors: The Boeing Company and Edward Jones.
Award Sponsors: Centene Corporation, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, Nestle Purina, Macy's and Monsanto Fund. Major Benefactors: Ameren Corporation, AT&T, Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Colliers Turley Martin Tucker and Fox Associates Foundation. Benefactors: Bryan Cave LLP, KWMU 90.7-FM, Laclede Gas, Novus International, Sachs Properties, Inc., Thompson Coburn and Webster University. Table Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Arch Coal Foundation, BJC HealthCare, Centene Corporation, Nancy and Herb drury, Ernst and Young, Fifth Third Bank, Grand Center, Herland Bank, HOK, Jazz St. Louis, KFUO Classic 99-FM, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts of Webster University, Karen Mont Levy, Sally S. Levy, Sanford and Priscilla McDonnell, Nerinx Hall, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Owen Development, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Pulaski Bank, RubinBrown LLP, Saint Louis Museum, The Regional Business Council, The Spark, Mary Strauss, Carolbeth True, UMB Bank, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University. Patrons: Anita and Gene Adam, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Berges, Marie Brauer, Paul and Elissa Cahn Foundation, Dan and Carol Carlson, Jerry and Mary Beth Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Finerty, Fleishman-Hillard Inc., Nancy and Walter Galvin, Bettie Gershman, Barbara B. Goodman, Margaret B. Grigg, Milton Hieken and jBarbara Barenholtz, Ven and Cynthia Houts, Kodner Gallery, Joanne and Alan Kohn, J. David and Lucy Levy, Lucy Lopata, Kimball and Lisa McMullin, Helen and I.E. Millstone, Betty A. Moulton, Emily Rauh Pulitzer, Peggy and Jerry Ritter, Mr. and Mrs. Wlliam C. Rusnack, Bill and Helen Scheffel, Richard Fleming and Sarah Smith, THF Realty, Josephie Throdahl, Ms. Fabienne Vincel, Anabeth and John Weil and Donna Wilkinson. Contributions: Alice Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hershman, Michael and Barbara Hurst, Marie G. Juriet, Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred R. Konneker, McCormack Baron Salazar, Colleen and Sewell McMillan, Donna Moog and Leonard Landsbaum, Mrs. Herbert C. Moog, Mr. and Mrs. Horace S. Nichols, Marlene and Steven Schumm, Elizabeth and Bert Schweizer and Odile Tompkins.

Menu: Salad Roasted Bartlett Pear, Amish Blue Cheese, Boston Bibb with White Port Dressing. Entree: Filet of Beef with Reduction Wine Demi and Gulf Shrimp, Braised Root Vegetables and Fingerling Potato Dauphinoise. Dessert: Citrus Tart, Key Lime Sauce. Wine, Freshly-brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee, assortment of fine herbal teas.

Attendance: 650

Attire: Evening Attire, Business Formal or Cocktail Attire

Special Thanks: The Spark, John Nickel, President Technical Productions and Videos; Bad Dog Pictures, Tom Petrie, Owner. Frank Whitman, Writer/Producer; Tom Zigrang and The Boeing Company; David Jaworski; St. Louis ArtWorks: Cedric Curry, Tasheka Graves, Cassandra Harris, Tasha Jones, Brian Keith, Jennifer Kelly, Jahmall McClendon, Jasmine Parnell, Shannon Reid, Cortez Riney (deceased), Jakesha Sanders, David Stephenson, Gary Watson, Tiffany Watson and Chris Welker; The Steinway Gallery; Trader Joe's; Production support provided by Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and Bryan Young.

Information: Carole Bartnett 314-289-4007

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

Cary Hobbs, co-chair, Lisa McMullin, Arts and Education Council board chair, Dr. Pat and Mary Ann Hogan
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Arts and Education Council's St. Louis Arts Awards 2007

On Monday, January 29, 2007 the Arts and Education Council celebrated their 16th 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.

St. Louis Arts Award honorees for 2007 include for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Mary Strauss; for Excellence in the Arts,Saint Louis Art Museum, Susan Slaughter, CarolBeth True; for Excellence in Philanthropy, Sally S. Levy; Brown Shoe for Corporate Support of the Arts; and Sr. Gabriel Mary Hoare, SL 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.

Corporate Support of the Arts

BROWN SHOE
Brown Shoe has a 125-year commitment of providing good corporate citizenship to its St. Louis neighbors. Its motto is simple --- to improve the communities where people live, work and do business. Through its charitable trust, the Company has been recognized as a leading contributor to Arts and Education.

MARY STRAUSS
Visionary who restored The Fox Theatre to its former glory.  Producer of three Tony Award winning plays. Multi-talented community leader is president of Art Access, Inc.  Major supporter of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and many local arts organizations.

Excellence in Philanthropy

SALLY S. LEVY
Secretary of the Board of Directors at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL). Integral to success of the $10 million Building for Opera campaign by providing a lead gift of $1 million making possible the construction of the Sally S. Levy Opera Center, a state-of-the-art 30,000 square foot rehearsal and administrative facility.

Excellence in the Arts

SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM
One of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums, containing more than 30,000 works of art. The Museum also offers featured exhibitions, a research library, special events, and educational programming. 

SUSAN SLAUGHTER
First and only woman Principal Trumpet of a major symphony orchestra and soloist with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.  Founder of the International Women’s Brass Conference and Trumpet Lab. For 20 years Ms. Slaughter has performed the Star Spangled Banner for her beloved Cardinals.

CAROLBETH TRUE
A world class jazz and classical pianist.  Jazz and classical music teacher at Webster University and music director for a musical education program at The Sheldon.

SR. GABRIEL MARY HOARE, S.L.
As a teacher-artist for over 52 years, Sr. Gabe has inspired students in theatre, music and the visual arts.  A noted watercolorist, serigraphist and teacher at Webster University and Nerinx Hall as well as a volunteer at the Detention Center of St. Louis.

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.