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• Junior League of Annapolis
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  Junior League of Annapolis: "Talk of the Town"

  Political power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin took center stage at "Talk of the Town," presented by the Junior League of Annapolis on November 14. Entertaining a capacity crowd at Loews Annapolis Hotel, Carville and Matalin traded witticisms and expounded on the U.S. after 9/11, terrorism, the presidential primary, and queries from the audience.

  
  Guest speakers James Carville and Mary Matalin took turns at the podium.
  photo by: KRR Photography
  

  
  Judge Katie and Mayor Martin O'Malley, Baltimore's First couple, also attended.
  photo by: KRR Photography
  

  
  The Talk of the Town Committee with their guests of honor. Left to right: Wendy Stam, co-chair, James Carville, Kimberly Bellotte, Marie Treanor, Mary Matalin, Karin Korpowski, Kristina Behncke, and Debbie Fales, co-chair.
  photo by: KRR Photography
  

  Annapolis Opera: 30th Anniversary Gala Benefit

  It was a grand night for opera on November 8, when Annapolis Opera celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a gala benefit at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Supporters raised thousands of dollars for the organization's performance and educational activities.

  
  Speaker of the House Michael Busch, honorary chair, enjoys a moment with Annapolis Opera President Dennis Monk.
  

  
  Gala Chairman Leah Solat, in costume with husband Norman Solat.
  

  
  Soprano Angela Fout, who began her career with Annapolis Opera, and Artistic Director Ron Gretz.
  

  
  Anna Marie Darlington, past president, with Jay Musterman.
  

  Severn Town Club's 40th Annual Holly Ball

  "Babes In Toyland" was the theme for Severn Town Club's 40th Annual Holly Ball, held December 6 at the Sheraton Barcelo. More than 300 guests in their black-tie best attended the holiday gala, with proceeds going to Hospice of the Chesapeake and Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

  
  Co-chair Joanne Kidwell, in red, is joined by Carolann Marone. Seated from left are Dick Marone, Bill Kidwell and Tom Mercer.
  

  
  Guests Anne and Vince Paulmbo.