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May, 09 2009 - Moonrise Hotel's Charitable Grand Opening Liftoff

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John Ferring, left, with Sally and George Nikolajevich. Alison Ferring and Stephanie Riven Jill Mcguire, John Russell, and Dan Mcguire Kathy and Tim Wehrfritz
Tim Hobart and Nancy Cripe Senator Claire McCaskill, left, with Francie Broderick, Executive Director of PFP Some of the unique celestial themed decor seen throughout the hotel. Juniper Grimes, the evening's fortune teller.
This evening's host, owner Joe Edwards. Joe Rayes, General Manager of the Moonrise, with Peggy Shepley. A gorgeous chandelier seen from the main lobby. Liz Hoffner, left, with Lori Shifter and Jeff Weintrop.
Mayor Joe Adams and Nancy Shulze Adams Sammy Weil, left, with Gabe Weil, Bonnie Gunter and Josephine Weil. The cuisine choices in the Eclipse restaurant. The cocktail bar in the main lobby.
The beautiful staircase located in the main lobby. This staircase has 8 different light settings, to make it quite a sight to behold. Mary and Steve Meier, left, with Carolyn and Scott Bayliff. Coyote, the fantastic and talented caricaturist for the event. The bright smiling faces of People for Places!
Linda Shapiro, showing off her unique lunar outfit. Jennifer Blome,left, with Alison Ferring, John Russell and Francie Broderick Alison Ferring, making acknowledgments. Jennifer Blome, Alison Ferring and Francie Broderick.
John Russell, announcing the arrival of Joe Edwards. The Captain himself, Joe Edwards arriving for Mission Moonrise Liftoff. Joe Edwards giving his support to Places for People. Event patrons overlooking the evening's events.
Lily Seymour examining the auction details. Joe Edwards, Francie Broderick, John Russell and Jennifer Blome presenting Joe Edwards with a beautiful piece of art. Calling out bids for the Paris, France trip being auctioned off. John and Laura Meyer
John Meyer, Joe Edwards, and Laura Meyer Juniper, the night's fortune teller hard at work. Jeremy Davenport performing in the Eclipse restaurant. Karin Krupinsky, left, with Bob Brown and Kathleen Deschenes.
Joe Edwards, on a mission. Neil Shapiro, left, Natalie Shapiro, Josh Shapiro, Linda Shapiro and Anne Harber. Crescent moon ice sculpture The evening drink specials.
Piano Player for Jeremy Davenport's big band. The large rotating moon on the roof of the terrace. The rooftop terrace bar, on the 7th floor of the Moonrise. Setting up the telescopes for the guestts.
Rodgers Yarnell and Pattie Cashman. Part of the Moonrise staff, serving delicious desserts. Carolyn Bayliff, Steve Franklin, LaDonna Haley and Scott Bayliff. Taking in the wonderful view.
The large rotating moon on the rooftop terrace roof. Part of the great Moonrise staff enjoying a break. Coyote, the talented caricaturist, hard at work.  
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