The crowd mingled, networked and sipped on cocktails as they listened to entertainment provided by Latin singer and songwriter Natalie Oliveri and the sounds of Paul Allodi & the A Team. Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to purchase wearable art from local jewelry designers of gidi by Tanesha Prunty, Deleay Lashay by Marissa Kendrick, 3 Hearts Boutique Jewelry, Nicole Designs and Eugene of St. Frimpong. Models also showcased the pieces of local fashion designers Borris Powell and Fabbri Furs.
Special guests included artist Alexander Espinosa, media maven Sarah Vargo and James Otis “Big Cat” Williams.
For more information on the Maryville Crisis Nursery or the Maryville Academy, visit www.maryvilleacademy.org.
Photo credit: Sandra Smith-Doghmi