Carole Dula of St. Louis and Rickell Bell of Kansas City, MO have announced their engagement to wed in November in St. Louis. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Clarence and Alison Nash Dula, MD. She has a BA in music from University of Missouri – Kansas City’s Conservatory of Music and an MBA from Webster University. The groom-to-be is the son of Ms. Lorraine Bell of Kansas City, MO and Dale Allen of Dallas, TX. He has a BS in business management from University of Phoenix and is pursuing a MBA at Webster University.
The couple plans to reside in St. Louis. So happy for this multi-faceted Valentine couple. Congratulations, Carole and Ricky!
Emerson presents The St. Louis American Foundation’s 4th annual “Salute to Young Leaders.” The business-forward event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Thursday, February 13 from 5:30– 7:30 p.m. Young Leaders are: committed, compassionate, and generous individuals who are already making a positive impact in our community.Tickets for the Networking and Awards Reception are $25. Twenty outstanding professionals under 40 will be honored.
Among the awardees are Brittany N. Packnett – Executive Director – Teach for America; Steven L. Harris – Partner – RubinBrown, LLP; Sheena R. Hamilton, Esq. – Armstrong Teasdale, LLP; Danielle Y. Blount – Senior Analyst Diversity and Inclusion – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; Henry A. Johnson III – Assistant VP – Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; Ronald L. Roberts – VP – McCormack Baron Salazar Developments, Inc.; Clarissa Okpaleke – Sr. Recruiter – Farm Credit Bank; Jeffrey L. Bickley – Human Resources Consultant – McDonald’s Corporation USA; and Tasha Turner – Analytical Chemist II – Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals.
Attendance prizes include gift certificates to Vincent’s Jewelers and St. John Knits, an overnight stay at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis and an iPad.
This promises to be a swanky affair. Please call Kate Daniel at 314-533-8000 for tickets.
Meds & Food for Kids is an organization dedicated to ending malnutrition and igniting economic development in Haiti. Their Third Annual Gala and Auction – Kompa: The Rhythm of the People” Experience Kanaval Gala will be held Saturday, March 1 (6-10 p.m.) at the Saint Louis Science Center, featuring authentic Haitian entertainment, traditional Haitian food and unique hand-crafted Haitian art. KMOX’s Debbie Monterrey will host. For ticket information, please call Ashley Holmes at 314-799-9072. This promises to be an exciting and educational evening!
I am looking forward to the YWCA’s 44th annual Alberta E. Gantt Valentine Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, February 15. The annual luncheon and fashion show beings at 11:30 a.m. and will be held at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel. The funds raised will benefit the YWCA’s Transitional Housing Program (THP) for homeless women. Annually, the luncheon is planned by the Committee on Administration, which was organized in 1911 to support the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the YWCA that served African-American women and girls in St. Louis. Since its inception, the organization has continually supported the YWCA for 103 years. Please call 314-531-1115 for ticket information.
2-5-Oh! Surprise, Sadness and Struggle in the Mound City is an exhibition at Salon 53 to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of St. Louis. The exhibit curated by Frieda L. Wheaton, owner of Salon 53, opens February 22 and runs through December 31. Salon 53 is a private residential art gallery.
Participating artists include Adrienne Jenkins Patel, Maurice Meredith, Najjar Abdul-Musawwir, Sami Bentil, Christopher Burch, William Burton, Stan Chisholm, Kathy M. Dickerson, Lamerol Gatewood, Nanette Hegamin, Daniel Jefferson, Melvin Jefferson, Robert Ketchens, Joseph LaMarque, Is’Mima Nebt’Kata ,Carmelita Nuňez, Adelia Parker, Edna J. Patterson-Petty, R2C2H2 Tha Artivist, Marilyn Robinson, John E. Rozelle, Solomon Thur-man (10th Street Gallery), Joy L. Wade, Doretha Washington and
Freida L. Wheaton. For group tours, please call 314-494-4660 or emailFreiWhea@aol.com.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Dana Grace: dgrandolph@live.com.
