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Gloryus Goings On – ArtReach Dine & D’art to raise funds for access to the arts, Feb. 4

by editorial on February 2, 2012

in Fleurish

Glory Weisberg, Society Editor

ArtReach has its annual Dine and D’art benefit at Mile High Station, Feb. 4. The benefit supports the agency’s mission of providing access to the arts for underserved and at risk people.

Lark Katchur and Joe McCormack are co-chairs. Daphyne Reiff is receiving the Ginger Merilli award for her ongoing support and volunteer work for Families First. Artwork includes photography, paintings, sculpture and jewelry. Each item is valued at $400 or more and tickets run $400 per couple. Get more details at artreachdenver.org.

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Society Calendar 2/2/12

by editorial on February 2, 2012

in Fleurish,Society Calendar

FEBRUARY 

2     Strings of Hope Tribute to Noel Cunningham, cunninghamfoudation.org

4     ArtReach Dine & D’art, 303-433-2882, ext. 226

4     American Lung Assn Fundraiser Night with the Colo Mammoth, 303-405-6135

7     Fine Arts Foundation Tours Clyfford Still Museum, 303-753-1646

9     Kempe Foundation Telethon, 303-800-0535

10   Anchor Center for Blind Children Visions of Love, 303-377-9732

10   DAM Design After Dark, designafterdark.com

11   Morgan Adams Foundation ARTMA, artmaonline.org

11   Raising the Roof Inter-Faith Community Services Nibbles & Sips, mariap@ifcs.org

12   Colorado Ballet Bring Your Family to Neverland, 303-339-1630

12   JFS Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day, jewishfamilyservice.org

13   Allied Jewish Federation/JCRC Day at the Capitol, 303-316-6490

13   Children’s Diabetes Foundation Unique Lives & experiences VIP evening, 303-863-1200

14   CU Hospital Neuroscience Hearts of All Ages, 720-848-7126

18   Boys Hope Girls Hope Shaken Not Stirred Martini Party, 720-524-2061

22  Metro Volunteers Heart of Volunteerism, 303-282-1234

22  DCPA Saturday Night Alive Patron Party, 303-446-4812

23  Denver  Jewish  Film Festival Opening Night Fundraiser, 303-316-6360

23  VOA Red Wine and Seafood, voacolorado.org

23  Porter/St. Anthony Hospital Soup for the Soul, 303-561-5790

24  Denver Ballet Guild Madams & Martinis, 303-783-0078

24  Excelsior Youth Center Triumphant Faces Gala, 303-693-1550, ext. 331

25  Arrupe Magis Night, arrupejesuit.com

26  Family Homestead Homesteaders “For the Love of Family” gala, 303-623-6514

26  American Lung Assn. Fight for Air Climb, 303-388-4327

29  American Diabetes Assn. Father of the Year kickoff, 720-855-1102, ext. 7010



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Fleurish – Heart Ball brings out kings & queens

by editorial on February 2, 2012

in Fleurish

Queen of Hearts actor Princess Desaynes

By Glory Weisberg

The American Heart Association’s Jan. 28 Denver Heart Ball was a sea of red roses, red gowns, red cummerbunds and ties and a program featuring a moving video and program.

John Ikard chaired the ball, noting that the ball celebrated the local AHA chapter’s success and as widely reported by news media, heart attacks and strokes are still a leading cause of death.

But it’s not all doom and gloom because the AHA is backing legislation to get rid of unhealthy trans fats in school lunches and there are 43 projects in Colorado to address heart health issues.

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Judi Wolf honored as Fine Arts Foundation Citizen of the Arts

by editorial February 2, 2012 Fleurish

By Glory Weisberg Judi Wolf lit up the ballroom of the Westin downtown, Jan. 27, when she was honored at the Fine Arts Foundation Jubilee as its 2012 Citizen of the Arts. This 1992 Villager Woman of the Year, in partnership with her husband, Marv Wolf, has added more accomplishments to her already impressive support [...]

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Flair! – Kappa Alpha Theta observes Founders’ Day

by editorial February 2, 2012 Fleurish

In late January each year, nationally and internationally, the 172 active chapters and alumnae chapters of Kappa Alpha Theta (Theta) observe Founders’ Day. Denver Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, the first Greek letter fraternity for women, held its 142nd Founders’ Day Celebration at Valley Country Club. The ceremonies included honoring the four women who [...]

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Remembering ‘Point Four’ in Ethiopia: Greenwood Village filmmaker documents U.S. impact on his homeland

by editorial January 25, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

By Peter Jones Ethiopia is a country of unique resilience. Often called the cradle of human civilization, the region is widely considered the birthplace of early homosapiens. Ethiopia was no less distinct as it emerged with a dynasty that could purportedly be traced to the Bible’s King Solomon. The emperor led his nation headfirst into [...]

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Ki-Moon and Mooneys were the highlight of late 2011 fundraisers

by editorial January 25, 2012 Fleurish

  U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon of South Korea was keynote speaker for the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Affairs dinner and his address was stunning, a brilliant focus on the U.N. role in the civilized world and we quoted him saying the United Nations “has to protect the rights of Libya, help [...]

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Essential skin ‘Solutionz’ for wintertime skincare

by editorial January 25, 2012 Fleurish

As the dry, cold winter sets into Colorado, Solutionz Rejuvenation Center and Spa in Greenwood Village offers important tips on how to keep your skin protected, radiant and healthy throughout the season. Solutionz is Colorado’s only Sothy’s Spa – the premiere French skin care line.  Solutionz’s aestheticians are trained bi-annually to ensure product knowledge and [...]

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Local artist receives inclusion in a book about successful women

by editorial January 19, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

Darlis Lamb, Arapahoe County artist/sculptor, has recently been honored by being included in a newly published book entitled Successful Women Speak Out ~ A Collection of Personal Experience and Wisdom from Successful American Women by Stan Shur. Her invitation for inclusion included an interview, along with more than 100 other women. The women are from [...]

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Flair! – Stephanie O. launches clothing patterns with McCall’s

by editorial January 19, 2012 Fleurish

Denver clothing designer, Stephanie Ohnmacht, has launched a designer line of patterns with McCall’s Pattern Company. She is a featured designer in McCall’s GenerationNext line of designers in its newly redesigned and re-branded pattern catalogs. Two of Stephanie’s signature frocks were offered in McCall’s Holiday Catalog. These are available at local retailers carrying the catalogs [...]

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