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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

The ninth annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction, a benefit for MOCSA’s art and play therapy programs, was held at the Uptown Theater. Lisa and Mike Hagedorn were the honorary chairmen, and Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske served as the co-chairmen.

Also featured in the October 5th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  David Remley

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Ali Mahaffy and Melanie Fenske, co-chairmen; flanked Julie Donelon, MOCSA; and Honorary Chairmen Lisa and Mike Hagedorn.
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Mike and Marlys Haverty with Michele and Steve Kawiecki
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Amy Abrams with John and Suzy Holt
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Elizabeth Durkin, Alex Strotheide, Angie Blumel, and Julie Donelon, MOCSA
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Guests had the opportunity to bid on more than 100 silent and live auction items.
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(Front row) Adam and Amy Abrams (back row) Brynn Andrews with Blair and Truss Tyson

 

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