Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Page 19

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTF. MONDAY, MAI'CI 1 17, 200 FROM PAGE B- 5 'th i i i 'f I i i i s. i i if a throughout dinner. The Trooping of the Colors by the Pennsylvania Air National Guard was followed by an exquisite six -course dinner cream of artichoke soup, duck cannelloni, lime sorbet, filet mignon with port wine sauce and Lupe de Mer, a salad of mesclun topped with brie and pear and a deep dish apple pie. The glamour and intimacy of the evening made guests feel like they were in an elegant nightclub with friends, united for a cause that has become increasingly essential.

The Red Cross mission, led by volunteers, is to provide relief to victims of disaster and emergencies. They're there when we need them, but let's hope we don't. Among the many supporters proudly saluting the American Red Cross were chapter board chair Roger DuBois with Libby, emcee Ken Rice, Tim and Debra Cox, Susan Cosper. John and Teres Lucot, Scott Morgan and Dr. Lauren Buzzatto, Philip and Amy Elias, Tom and Lisa Meinert, Jim and Francine Abraham, Tom and Diane Chakurda, Charles and Susie Franklin, Blooms' fabulous Michael Jacobs and George Hronakes, Mike Dovalis, BJ and Jeff Leber, Timothy and Ilona Tassone and daughter Olivia, John and Nancy DeGruttola, Bobbie and Mike Kunz, Richard and Annie Rivers, Ronald Francis, Patricia Liebman, Lynda and Jeff Burkel, Gus Georgiadis, Laurie Burkhart and Richard Mushinsky, Ward Garner, Michael Wessell, Marilyn Cave and Ray McLaughlin, Larry and Lisa Acuna, Gary and Karen Evans, Joe and Tern Klaja, Nick and Tracy Certo and Germaine and Paul McWilliams.

That wonderful invitation that opened into a giant red cross was the work of Tina Richardson and Ronnie Savion. What three men became friends when they met driving Red Cross ambulances during World War If you answered Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney and Ray Kroc, you might have won the trivia contest that kept guests guessing during dinner. Blooms' Michael Jacobs i tinaiW hi mimiii mill im nrlin i 1 1 mi li-m -mnHnimm. itm (mini ai.iniuwwm nmi mm i iiiiujiiji iijii.j ji.iuj.n in mi ij i John and Teres Lucot Diane and Tom Chakurda Ji -a hiinmaMx! im-' Ilona and Timothy Tassone and Tom Meinert ii. i Omega Mardi Gras I at Tuesday on a Saturday night? That's what the brothers of the Iota Phi Chap- ter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brought to the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum I.

at their annual Omega Mardi Gras and Quesino. Benefiting the social action activities of the fraternity, the Quesino offered blackjack, roulette and a silent auction featuring African art. And oh the costumes and decorations from the lavish "House of Woo," which won for the best table, to cowgirl Geo Osunkwo and Arabian dancer Tahiti Gatewood, who both were recognized for their costumes. The crowd danced to the wee hours of the morning to hits spun by WAMO DJ Nick Nice. Carlton Heywood was chair for the event, which was attended by chapter basileus Barry Lumsden and vice basileus Martin Hampton.

Also there were George and Karen Fitich, Dr Herman and Micki Jones, Sylvester and Rhonda Pace, Ron and Robin Jones, Robert Epps, Orunde Sharif, Derrick Russell, Christine White Taylor, Vaughn Hurt, Melissa Gingles, Rex Crawley, Daria Krby, Anita, Cara, CurtLstine and Margie Walker, Yusef Ali, Ted Johnson, Gloria Hill, Jamie Younger, Tamika Jones, Michele Holly, Dr. Frank Sessoms, Derrick McGruder, Corin Thompson, Andre Patterson, Paul Dorsey, Marcia Cowan, Frank and Winifred Torbert, Wilbur and Imogene Hines and Crystal McCormick Ware. Joyce Howard i H'V: 7 v. itr I I iff i Robin RombachPost-Gazette Susan Davis with Aaron and Gloria Walton Afternoon of Jazz 7 i -V i 1 I ihkw i iv Wiw i fc vn'i 1yiiiififirf OA 1 1 I ven if you were tone-deaf and tin-eared, it was obvious the pitch was perfect during 1 Highmark Blue CrossBlue Shield's "Every Child Is Note Worthy" jazz benefit at Dowe's on 9th. The event, to raise funds for Every Child Flexible Family Support Fund for children and families without insurance, featured inspired music by the Caribbean Vibes Steelband, Brazilian vocalist Kenia, The Flow Band and jazz guitarist Todd Mussman.

WTAE-TV's Sheldon Ingram emceed the party chaired by Sheila Washington and Shannon George (with Chris) and honorary chairs Aaron and Gloria Walton. Owner of Nemacolin Woodlands and 84 Lumber Joe Hardv, who could not attend, was honored with the Lee and Larry Davis Recognition Award for his continued sponsorship. Among the more than 300 who were feeling jazzed and generous were board chair Dr. Edward Barksdale with Michelle, Judge Cheryl Allen, executive director Susan Davis (with John Pierce), John and Joyce Mitchell, Susan Mussman and Dick Zdinak. PS.

Bill WadePost-Gazettephotos Tahiti Gatewood and Anthony Scott Robert Edison and Carlton Heywood scribbles tile mm iFiiiiiJ EUROPEAN FACIALS 7 ant to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style? The Irish sign Center in Oakland carries the complete line of Nicholas Mosse Potterv. which is hugely popular in Ire f- H'WW4ffrSr5f IWWIWIKS land. Hand-made and renowned for its light weight, silky glaze and sponged designs, it takes an average of 67 "hand-touches" to make one mug. The pottery comes in more than 30 shapes and sizes, ranging from small pieces to large serving bowls ($45 to $150), and in assorted whimsical country patterns.

The Irish Design Center opened in 1978 and carries a wide variety of fine Irish items including Simon Pearce glass and lamps, woolens, bone china and even candy bars. Irish Design Center, 303 S. Craig 412-682-6125. JET 2 8 Getting to the Point The Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park College graduates more Rockettes than any school in the nation. Guests at a luncheon hosted by Getting to the Point for Women and its president, Ellen Roth, were treated to a sneak preview of that talent Tuesday when conservatory students performed in the college's ballroom.

County Executive Jim Roddey and Point Park College President Katherine Henderson welcomed the women, many of whom relocated here during the past 12 years with the help of Getting to the Point for Women. Among the friends and community leaders were co-founder Jacqui Fiske Lazo, Irma Goertzen, Caryn Rubinoff, Maureen Cohon, Hilda Fu, Irene Kane, Yvonne Thompson, Karen Johnese, Meg Cheever, Catherine Lo-evner, Shelley Lipton and Karen Wolk Feinstein. Fair Play For the opening night of "Fair Game," a new comedy about infighting during a presidential campaign, City Theatre welcomed several local politicos to Wednesday's post-show party at Cafe Allegro, including Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds Valerie McDonald with husband Ted Roberts, RAD Board member Constance Yarns and City Councilmen Gene Ricciardi and Bill Peduto. Among others were cultural politicos Charlie Humphrey of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Kevin McMahon of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Karen Farmer White of WQED and Neil Barclay, newly arrived executive director of the Anican-American Cultural Center, plus Andrea and Fiona Savoia of Dish, Gabriela and David Porges of Equitable Resources and City Theatre board members Leonard Perfido, Sandra Solomon and Nancy and Milt Washington. Chris Rnwson Woman of Distinction Mary Catherine Motchar, ownerpresident of an industrial supplies firm, picked up the 2003 Woman of Distinction honors and Timken La-trobe Steel received the Corporation of Distinction award at the annual Girl Scout Council of Westmoreland dinner Thursday at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton in Greensburg.

In addition, a plaque honoring the late Winnie Palmer for her "leadership and community service" was accepted on behalf of her family by Rich Govi. Others in the spotlight were 2003 WOD nominees Ann Emmerling, April Steffey and Rebecca Thorne; 2002 Girl Scout Gold award recipients Melissa Gallo, Laura Morton and Deanna Pennington; the council's CEO Debra Hepler, board chair Tereasa Rerko; and emcee Ricki Wertz. Guests at the school night event were able to exit before 9, each clutching, as a favor, a box of Girl Scout cookies. Phyllis Pack Molly Wagner, Aesthetician Meet our skin care team. Headed by Molly Wagner, Medical Aesthetician, our professional staff will help to restore and maintain your skin's natural beauty, We offer glycolic washes, microdermabrasion, Intense pulsed light hair removal and Fotofacials, Call for your facial appointment before March 31, 2003 and get 40 off, Member AM'KkAN Pt5 -si (Renter for PLctic 5ur3er4 Certified by American Boa'd Ot Plastic Surgery I i few Clematis is one of the flower patterns in the Nicholas Mosse Pottery line.

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