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Night of the Child Gala at the Four Seasons
There’s almost no way to have a bad time at the Four Seasons …
Amanda Dudley, Jessica Gerard and Ann Davis
Which is why it remains a top destination for Austin galas …
Daniel and Julia Mercado
On a night crammed with social options, I spent part of Sunday evening at Night of the Child …
Ashleigh and Greg Wilkes
It raises money for A World for Children. It’s a group — new to me — that provides services for children in foster care …
Lacie Ritchie and Ellen Troxclair
The gimmick of the gala were gowns from St. Thomas boutique, auctioned through sealed bids with minimums starting at $89 …
Sharon Willis, Monica Burcham and Haythem Dawlett
Considering that the priciest outfit — lace-like coat worn here by fave model Bobbie Ragsdale — whatever you bid would be a bargain …
While the silent auction in the lobby seemed normal — how many signed Longhorn footballs or jerseys can we bid on? — the gown display was a bit innovative …
Bobbie Ragsdale, Heather Shaw
Models circulated through all the corridors, wearing identifying numbers as well as the apparel …
Oscar Laimez and Monika Sunholz
Since many of the female guests were also suitably gussied up, it was sometimes hard telling the models from the would-be purchasers …
Andy and Alissa Hutton
I love charity events where I know almost no one. (It means the universe of social givers continues to expand.) …
Summer Burns and Nate Paul
And here, I just knew the pros — models, auctioneers, photographers, waiters — the usual Four Seasons gang.
Jim and Julie Lavender
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By Tommy G Warren
December 14, 2009 9:55 AM | Link to this
Thanks for the listing of Spiderwood Studios and myself as a 2009 Fortunate 500 member... www.SpiderwoodStudios.com
By mary_F
September 14, 2009 5:02 PM | Link to this
I love looking at all the outfits. What people decide to wear to these events always entertains me (not necessarily in a good or bas way.)
By chris
September 14, 2009 1:52 PM | Link to this
Even if you didn't know anyone at the gala, I am sure they know some one that you know. There are supposedly seven degrees of separation however, I believe it has decreased to four degrees via digital networks.