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Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art – Beyond Beyonds

“DAZZLING!” was the theme of Beyond Beyonds, which took place on April 29th at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Guests enjoyed lavish buffets and desserts and live entertainment by Will Matthews’ The Saturday Night Trio. Hundreds of Our Town’s most prominent collectors competed in a live auction for major works of art by regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists.

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Tiffany Thompson and May Tveit
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Marilyn Mahoney, Karen McCoy and Grace Suh
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The dazzling desserts!
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Evugh Ohman and Samara Umbral
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Peregrine Honig and Christine Brebes

Additional photos featured in the July 8, 2017 issue 
Photo Credit: Patty Dover and Susan McSpadden

 

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

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