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Austin Lyric Opera Party at Annies
It makes me proud that so many improvised Haiti relief benefits popped up in Austin this week. My social time was limited Wednesday, so, instead, I spent few sweet minutes surveying a little party at Annies for Austin Lyric Opera. (Our newspaper has done an excellent job of spreading the word about local Haiti benefits; my added voice would have been very small.)
Erika Wuerzner, Marianna Mooring and Katherine Altobello
This early-evening amusement was tied to ALO’s’s production of Emmanuel Chabrier’s “The Star.” Cast members appeared in costume, which fit the 19th-century Parisian look of Annies on Congress Avenue, one of 2009’s most auspicious nightlife additions. (“The Star” opens at the Long Center on Jan. 30.)
Love Nance and Robert Nash
The cafe served crispy fries, some sort of bruschetta and its award-winning calamari salad, which I adore. I spoke with owner Love Nance and her sociable word-spreader, Robert Nash, who I hadn’t seen in an age.
Lizette Garza and Katie Shanahan
I met willowy, soft-spoken Marianna Mooring, who used the social occasion to introduce herself to a room full of strangers. I also forced Charles Peveto, expert on so much of Old Austin, to agree to lunch and a peek at his Texas art collection. Didn’t have to break any arms.
Paula Kothmann and Charles Peveto
He and Nash are headed out to Marfa today. Perfect weather for it. Jealous.
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