6:00 pm - Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art

SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES MUSEUM OF ART
AT LORETTO
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2011
6:00 PM
Champagne Reception in Museum Gallery
Celebrating The Sullivan Family: Legacy Exhibition
6:30 PM
Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres, Silent Auction &
Entertainment
7:00 PM
Casino
8:00 PM
Casino Gift Exchange Opens
8:30 PM
Dinner
10:00 PM
Dancing
Table
Sponsors
AmeriServ Financial
Concurrent Technologies
Corporation
Atty. Gary Costlow
DSD Management LLC
The Hite Company
M&T Bank
Mainline National Bank
Wessel and Company
Director’s Welcome
Since the Museum’s founding 35 years ago, SAMA has welcomed more than 10,000
people to its summer Gala. We have replicated circus showmanship, transported
visitors to Paris on one Starry Night, plugged into the energy of Fire & Ice, painted
the Bayou Blue, proudly exhibited our Red, White & Blue, enjoyed an Evening on the
Emerald Isle, sampled Bella Tuscany, partied at both Mardi Gras and Carnival,
experienced the excitement of Lights . . . Camera . . . Gala, gone with the Green theme,
explored the dark continent in our African Odyssey, gave a Salute to Broadway, gambled
on Viva Las Vegas, spent a Night in the Orient, put on our Black Tie & Boots, and other
memorable themes. People still talk about the race horse, the Picasso, exquisite jewelry
pieces, the grand piano, antiques galore, the Rolls Royce automobile and other
noteworthy auction items.
The Gala was introduced over thirty years ago as a SAMA fund-raising program. Over
these many years, the Gala has gained a stellar reputation for its grandeur, fun and
sophistication. Today, the Gala is SAMA’s signature fund-raising program and the key
social event in this region. I have heard it said that “the Gala is the best party in the state.”
This year you’re here to enjoy An Evening in South Beach and I know you will have
a good time. South Beach is electric! The salsa beat is infectious. Sample a specialty
margarita. Crab cakes, conch salad, Cuban steak, Mojo chicken, Mahi Mahi and
other foods will delight your palate. A special live auction should add to the evening’s
excitement.
In consort with the Gala, SAMA-Loretto is pleased to offer a special 35-year anniversary
exhibition of fine art. The Sullivan Family: Legacy Exhibition represents some of the
Museum’s most prestigious works of art. The upper gallery features a unique exhibition
of works by Artists of the Greatest Generation. We invite our Gala guests to visit the
Museum to view these exceptional exhibitions.
The steering committee has worked very hard to make this Gala an enjoyable evening
and I thank each of them for their continued commitment to the Museum. I appreciate
the efforts of the Museum staff in helping to make the Gala a success. I thank SAMA’s
Board of Trustees for supporting the Gala. The Museum is indebted to our table
sponsors, donors, vendors, and everyone else who has donated their talents, time, goods
and services to make this Gala a success.
I truly appreciate the leadership and efforts of our Gala Chair, Renee Parowski, who
worked tirelessly to make this Gala a success. Renee’s personality, patience and
perseverance were the driving force that brought An Evening in South Beach to the
Loretto Museum. Renee is a bundle of energy, a disciplined manager, a kind spirit and a
true friend to the Museum. My sincere thanks to Renee for all that she did to make this
year’s Gala a very special event for everyone in attendance.
Thanks to each of you for supporting the Gala tonight and for the many ways that you
have helped the Museum to do what it does.
G. Gary Moyer
Executive Director
Acknowledgments
UNDERWRITERS
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Sheetz, Inc.
ADDITIONAL GALA SPONSORSHIP
Ms. Virginia Alslinger
Ms. Kathy Anderson
Dr. and Mrs. Joel Borkow
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Boslet
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krizner
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ruggery
Ms. Madelon Sheedy
Mrs. Mary Weidlein
IN-KIND DONORS
Kit Benzel
Jim Cayce and Tom Dosh
Celestial Brides
Color Scan, LLC
Cresson House Bed and Breakfast
Green Home Goods
Kevin Charles Fine Clothing for Men & Women
Lamar Advertising
Jacob D. Metzger
Ed and Barb O’Brien
Press Box Printing
Stanley Snyder
Young, Oakes, Brown and Co., P.C.
Chair’s
Welcome
I would like to welcome all of you to the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art’s 2011
Gala, “An Evening in South Beach.” It has truly been an honor to serve as Gala
Chair for the past two years. I have been able to meet and interact with so many
incredible people who are extraordinarily talented, creative and vibrant individuals.
The people I have met and all the events that I have attended through SAMA are
memories that I will cherish forever.
The Gala is not only one of the most exciting nights of the year, but it is also one
of the Museum’s most important events. Your generosity tonight and throughout
the year allows SAMA to keep its four locations open to the public free of charge.
It is through your contributions and donations that the Museum is able to provide
world-class exhibitions as well innovative educational programs that serve tens of
thousands of children throughout Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fayette, Somerset and
Westmoreland counties. With the state budget cuts and decreased funding
available to the arts, it is so important that you realize how much we appreciate all
that you give to SAMA.
As you surely realize, one person cannot do this job alone, so I would like to offer
my sincerest gratitude to those members of the steering committee and the Gala
committee who have selflessly devoted their time and talent to help make this Gala
such a tremendous success. I would like to extend my thanks to the SAMA staff,
and an especially big thanks to Barb Hollander and Sandie Hampton, who were
always there for me when I needed them. I also extend special thanks to the Board
of Trustees and Executive Director Gary Moyer for all their support and hard work.
Unless you have worked with these people behind the scenes, you have no idea
the amount of time that they put into the Museum.
Serving as Gala Chair these last two years has been a most pleasurable
experience and one that I will never forget. Thank you for attending this year’s Gala,
and for all you do to support the Museum throughout the year. Have a great evening
at “South Beach” and enjoy the festivities!
Renee Parowski
Gala Chair
GALA COMMITTEE
Renee Parowski, Chair
Kelly Adler
Karen Azer
Ann Balazs
Michelle Barnes
Mary Ann Bennear
Ann Benzel
*Kit Benzel
Keely Berkheimer
Mary Borkow
Cindy Boslet
Katie Brouse
Rita Brouse
Bonnie Carothers
Kim Cavalier
*Peggy Cawthern
*Jim Cayce
Jody Christen
Andrea Cohen
Carol Cohn
Elaine Condrin
*Gail Corle
Betty Cottle
Christy Crans
Anne Creany
*Cassandra Davies
Deborah DeGol
Peg DeLeo
Sherry DelGrosso
Nancy Devorris
Carolyn Donaldson
Virginia Dumm
Lee Anne Ehredt
Noel Feeley
Rosemary Fiore
Stacy Fiore
Sara Fiore-Gunnett
Glenda Forosisky
Jessica Fulchiero
Jane Gable
*Ray Gaydos
Jane Gleason
Jeanne Gleason
Georgine Golitko
Helen Golubic
Ana Gonzalez
Ieva Grimm
Kathy Henderson
Tera Herman
*Mary Himes
Jane Hite
*Barbara Hollander
Shirley Hoyne
Betsy Hurst
Becky Irwin
Kim Irwin
Rosemary Jorden
*Rick Kacher
Sue Katz
Dede Kazmaier
Deborah Kimball
Sheila Kimball
Marianne Krizner
Tiffany Leis
Candy Long
Renee Luciano
Laurel Lyons
Barbara Mack
Kathy Madariaga
Michelle McKeirnan
Marian Morgan
Shannon Morris
Heather Moyer
Suzy Moyer
Cindy Newman
*Barbara O’Brien
Pat Paolini
Robin Patel
Samantha Patt
Rosemary Pawlowski
Janet Pennington
Angie Rabel
*John Reffner
Kathy Roberts
*Barbara Savino
Judy Scholton
Linda Schreiber
Petra Schultze
Amy Seltzer
Erica Sheetz
Nancy Sheetz
Wendy Sheetz
Sue Simon
Dana Sky
Serena Stevens
*Jacinda Thompson
Judy Ward
Mary Weidlein
Sally Wess
Lisa Woomer
Rebecca Young
Paula Yusko
*Steering Committee
Gala Menu
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Mini Crab Cakes with Citrus Aioli
Skewered Cuban Steak
Station Hors d’oeuvres
Raw Bar
Fruit and Artisan Cheese
Station One
Conch Salad
Marinated Conch on a Bed of Mixed Greens
Seaweed Salad
Station Two
Mojo Chicken
Marinated and Sautéed Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Black Bean Rice
Open Pit Fire Roasted Vegetables
Station Three
Carved Stuffed Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach and Red Peppers
Grilled Lemon and Chive Red Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Station Four
Grilled Mahi Mahi Topped with a Citrus Butter
Cilantro Infused Cous Cous
Rapini
Coffee and Dessert Station
Barista Brewed Espresso
Fresh Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees
Assorted Flavored Syrups
Assorted Creams, Milk, Sugars and Sweeteners
Brandy Soaked Fruit Compote with Mascarpone
Brownie Pops
Cheesecake Martinis
Orange Crème Anglaise Cake Shooters
Casino Gift Exchange/Silent
Auction Donors
A&M Greenhouse
Adler’s Landscaping Nursery Inc.
Advanced Chiropractic
All or Nothing Professional
Wrestling
Allegro Restaurant
Altoona Curve
Amici’s Ristorante and Pizzeria
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Andrews
Anonymous
Anthony (Pat) Himes & Son
Construction
Art 4
Dr. Magdi and Karen Azer
Ann Benzel
Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery, Inc.
Bill Wertz & Sons Inc.
The Blairmont Club
Bonnie’s Baskets – Home of fine
Wicker Furniture
The Book Store
Brew Zoo
Rita Brouse
Caribbean Sun Tan and Spa
Jim Cayce and Tom Dosh
Brian Cohen
Morley and Carol Cohn and
Kopp Drug
Cost Cutters
Kenneth Cotlar
Dr. Betty Cottle
Courtesy Motor Sales, Inc.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Crafty Granny’s
Creekside Antiques
Crystal Pure
Mary Ann Daniels
Cassandra and David Davies
DelGrosso Foods Inc.
DelGrosso’s Amusement
Park
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Devorris
Nancy and Don Devorris,
Andrea and Michael Cohen,
Colleen and Philip Devorris
Dr. Scott Dimond
Eat’n Park
Eclips
Evolution Physical Therapy
and Wellness Studio
Finelli’s Italian Villa
Friendly’s Restaurant
Galactic Ice
Gardners Candies
Steve Gilbert
Go Time Sports Performance
Helen Gorsuch
Greater Johnstown Community
YMCA
Hamilton Sculpture
Hampton Inn Altoona
Tera Herman
Holiday Bowl
Hollidaysburg Area YMCA
Joel and Barbara Hollander
Hooters
Hoss’s Steak & Sea House
Duncansville
Elizabeth Hurst and Joe Risbon
Imler’s Poultry
Casino Gift Exchange/Silent
Auction Donors
Kim Irwin
Jethro’s
Johnstown Holiday Inn
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra
Rosemary Jorden
Judith Ripka Company in
appreciation of Mrs. Ann Benzel
Samantha Katz
Kevin Charles Fine Clothing
Keystone Dermatology and
Center for Skin Surgery
Kings Family Restaurant #32
Lakemont Park
The Lee Hite Wine Cellar
Lena’s Cafe
Mrs. Jessica Link
Luciano’s Auto Body
Jim and Laurel Lyons
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mack
Martin’s Food Markets
MaryAnne’s Photography
Marzoni’s
McDonalds
The Meadows
Miami Dolphins
Dr. and Mrs. Owen Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Moyer
Richard Neidorff
Barry Newborn
Newborn Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed O’Brien
Ms. Laura O’Farrell
Olive Garden
Ms. Lulu Oxley
Pam’s Chargers School of Baton
Danielle and Katerina Parowski
Dr. and Mrs. Keith Parowski
Mr. Dean Patterson
Pleasant Valley Bowling
Pleasant Valley Dental PC
ProCare Health and Fitness
Raphael’s Steakhouse
Red Lobster – Altoona
John Reffner
Connie Russo/MaryKay
Larry and Barbara Savino
Mr. Steve Seltzer
Joe Servello
Ms. Madelon Sheedy
Slinky Action Zone
Snap Fitness
Ms. Diane Speacht
Scott Steberger
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stevens
STS Tanning, LLC
The Summit
Sylvan Hills Golf Club
T.G.I. Friday’s
Tame Your Mane Styling Salon
Triangle Car Washes
U.S. Hotel
John P. Walker, DMD
Mary R. Weidlein
Weis
Wolf Furniture
Live Auction
1952 MGT
Kit Car
Replica
Starting Bid:
$1,000
This 1952 MGT kit car replica was built in 1968 on a Volkswagen chasis
and sports a 1600cc four-cylinder Volkswagen engine. The roadster’s
fiberglass body is a bright, fire engine red and boasts a wood dash.
The white vinyl convertible top is in good condition. Radio/CD player
installed. There are a few dings in the car, but it has a current PA
inspection and runs well. A fun summer drive with the top down!
Helen Gorsuch Sculpture
Alphabet Hare
Clay, Glazed, Raku-fired
14”h x 20”w x 16”d
Starting Bid: $500
Inspired by nature, religions, mythology,
classical pottery, and ancient and folk cultures,
Helen Gorsuch’s works are often satirical
comments on human behavior. Put simply,
Gorsuch describes her work as “colorful,
whimsical and fun.” Gorsuch is a selftaught artist, designing and building
by hand a limited number of ceramic
sculptures each year. The exclusivity of
her work, in turn, makes her long list
of honors all the more impressive.
The Live Auction offers Gorsuch’s
Alphabet Hare, a raku-fired sculpture. Raku-fired
anthropomorphic figures are Gorsuch’s specialty, and the method
imparts works with an ancient, spiritual look.
Live Auction
Michael M. Strueber Painting
Silent Silhouettes
#VII, n.d.
Watercolor on
paper, 30” x 40”
Starting Bid: $400
This year’s live auction
provides a wonderful
opportunity to bid on
this beautiful watercolor
painting by Michael M.
Strueber. Strueber has
shown
his
work
throughout Pennsylvania and has been featured in solo exhibitions
at Pennsylvania State University, Saint Vincent College, and the
University of Pittsburgh as well as Iowa State University in Iowa City,
Iowa. He was the first artist to be given an exhibition in the new
gallery space at Fallingwater. At present, his paintings are held in
more than 400 private and public collections in 38 states. His most
recent landscapes and still lifes may be seen at the Allegheny Art
Gallery in Hollidaysburg. In addition to his work as a painter,
Strueber served for 24 years as Director of the Southern Alleghenies
Museum of Art.
Chest of
Valuable
Collector
Wines
Starting Bid:
$400
This
beautiful
copper
boiler
pan comes filled
with an assortment of exquisite collector wines, each valued between $100 and
$275 per bottle. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Andrews, Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Devorris, Mr. Dean Patterson, and Mr. Steve Seltzer.
Centerpieces For Sale
We are offering our table centerpieces for sale. Please see the
"Bank" to purchase centerpieces.
Kindly do not remove the centerpieces from the tables prior to 10:30.
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“A Journey to the Emerald Isle”
Friday, October 14, 2011