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The West Virginia Symphony League
Dancing with
the Stars 2010 was a wonderful event and a financial success as well!
Swingin" with
the Symphony was a fantastic social success even without the sun, and again,
the WVSL earned record amounts of money through the hard work of the
committee!
Teddy Bear Tea Party
The West Virginia Symphony League and Taylor Books
sponsored the fourth annual Teddy Bear Tea Party held at the Clay Center
Grand Hall on December 6, 2009. It truly was a magical event. Pictures
of it may be viewed here.
The West Virginia Symphony League and Taylor Books
sponsored the fourth annual Teddy Bear Tea Party held at the Clay Center
Grand Hall on December 6, 2009. There were 160 adults and children in
attendance. The children were entertained with Goldilocks and the Three
Bears, read by Rabbi Urecki. Monteia Childers' senior dancer performed a
dance to the song, "The Teddy Bears' Picnic." The children were
invited to join the dancers for a chance to move with the music. This
magical event felt like a visit to a real palace ballroom. The scene was
grand with beautiful tea tables and rays of bright sunlight streaming
through the expanding windows. The children were dressed in their finest,
fitting for a grand affair at a palace. They surely dined and danced with
the fairies--in make-believe. It truly was a magical event.
The Tea party was catered by
Embassy Suites and sponsored by Hosts and Hostesses from members of the West
Virginia Symphony League (WVSL). Homer Laughlin donated tea cup favors for
the children. Many thanks to the WVSL Tea committee who worked long
hours to make this event a success. Ilene Beckett
The Symphony Gala
for the 2009-2010 year was held on Friday, October 23, 2009.
A man for all seasons, Senator Dan S. Foster M.D. was honored with the “The Distinguished Service Award”
for his service to the WVSO and pursuit of excellence.
Dr. Foster has made significant contributions to various
areas, none more-so than to the cultural life and people
of West Virginia. The reception and cocktails were
enjoyed at the
Governor's Mansion, hosted by the
Governor and First Lady, followed by Dinner, Dancing and
a Fabulous Auction in the Grand Lobby at the Clay Center.
The event was spectacular for all!
The first WVSL General Meeting
of the year was held at the
Governor's Mansion on September 16 (Wednesday) at 10:00 am. We started
with coffee and conversations then at 10:30 am proceeded to the General
Meeting.
The 19th Annual Snowshoe Symphony Festival was wonderful!
Our own Mary Rose Nair and Grant Cooper were on Public Radio August 31
reviewing how wonderful the weekend was!
Who Shone and Glittered this
Holiday Season?
Symphony in Fashion
launched the fabulous Fall Holiday collections on the runway of
the Clay Center on November 10, 2009! This year’s catwalk showcased designs from Local Boutiques, with Charleston’s spectacular
fashion guru, Tommie Sue Roberts, as commentator.
Sallie
McClaugherty and Helen Lodge arranged
for the scrumptious food, gorgeous models and exiting entertainment.
The Winter
General Meeting was held January 13, 2010 at Edgewood
Country Club.
Additional events this year included Dancing with the
Stars and Swingin' with the Symphony Golf Tournament.
Find out about
the WVSO Executive Director David Gross
here.
Check out our
pictures!
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