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In Focus: Gala Gatherings for Good Causes

Black and White Ball
What's Up? Singles Event
Chefs by the Bay
Cabin Fever Art Auction

Black and White Ball

Hundreds of music supporters showed their true colors at the Second Annual Black and White Ball, a gala benefit for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. The April 16 event at Loews Annapolis Hotel raised funds for the capital's acclaimed ensemble, now in its 43rd season. It was underwritten by Black Market/White House.

Lynn and Hunter Calloway, president of the ASO Board of Directors, with Jean Moreau and Jim Strocchia.

Beth Chamberlain, Mike and Patricia Smith of Black Market/White House, and Ball Chairman Web Chamberlin.

John and Joan Suit with Kathy and Frank Eisenhart.

Richard D'Amato, Patricia Edwards and Jean Jacques Marie.

Becki Kurdle, Dave and Ellen Ponder.

What's Up? Singles Event

Merritt Athletic Club hosted a What's Up? Singles Event on April 10, with proceeds benefiting Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The crowd took over two levels of the club to enjoy speed-dating, dancing, casino-style games and an "oxygen bar."

A busy night at the blackjack table.

Barbara Weber.

Bob and Robin Wise.

Carl Kaiser at the oxygen bar.

Chefs by the Bay

More than two dozen of the area's leading restaurants participated in Chefs by the Bay, an evening of gourmet tastings presented on March 28 by the Junior League of Annapolis. Guests sipped and supped at Chartwell Country Club to support the League's community services and programs.

Dot Brugnoli, at left, welcomes guests.

At center, Cheryl Kinney, President-Elect, with Julie Western.

Cabin Fever Art Auction

Banishing the winter blues and raising funds for a worthy cause were the dual purposes that brought hundreds of guests to Arundel Habitat for Humanity's Cabin Fever Art Auction. The March 20 event at Homestead Gardens also offered tastings of wines and microbrews, along with live and silent auctions.

Tom Pierotti and Melanie Smith, board president.

Capi Klein, board member Rob Muir, and Phyllis and Mike Brian, committee members.

Greg Strott holding art.

Bill and Mary Boarman with Frances Hughes Glendening, honorary chair.