The first annual Charity Golf Scramble hosted by Riccarda Lacey (Asylum Entertainment) and Kristin Gipson-Jones (George Gipson Enterprises, LLC.) Sunday March 23 was a huge success for Honoree Jackie Joyner Kersee. The event, hosted in conjunction with Alliance Management Group, Rocky Arceneaux (Sports) and Tony Davis Sr. (Music), was held at the popular Highlands Golf and Tennis Center in Forest Park.
Invitations requested attendees dress in their best country club chic. Foursomes hit the course at 2 p.m. and had a blast hitting the links on a beautiful but chilly Sunday afternoon. This was a great day for exposure to the Jackie Joyner Kersee Foundation and yes our globally treasured celebrity was on deck and on point.
First and second place foursomes were headed up by Tony Davis Sr. and Sydney Clark, respectively. By 6 p.m. the VIP Cocktail Reception was on and popping, and the Asylum Entertainment film crew was in full swing taping all the fun.
A few supporters seen on the links and/or the awards ceremony were Honorable Charles and Kay Shaw, Odessa Owens, Kristin Gipson Jones, Bonnie Gipson (host’s mother), Nell Cheatham, Gina Cheatham, Tony Davis Sr., Warren Nichols, Jeff Neely, Vaughn Druman, Paul Randolph, Esq., Odessa Owens, Nell Cheatham, Gina Cheatham, Sidney Clark, Rocky Arceneaux, Judge Charles and Kathleen Shaw, James Walker, Mike Reese, David Reese, Sandra and Nat Murdock, MD., Kenny Murdock (Murdock Report) and Anyta Wilson and Joyce Balls. A great time was had by all.
An exhibit of photographs by master photographer Maurice Meredith will open Saturday, April 5 at Portfolio Gallery. The opening reception will be from 7-9 p.m. Portfolio is located at 3514 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO. 63103. Please call 314-533-3323 for exhibit information. Looking forward to the exhibit, Maurice!
Native St. Louisan Candace Ming has made that coast to coast leap from LA to New York City. She landed a 12-month internship within MOMA’s (Museum of Modern Art) Department of Film. She is supervised by the Celeste Bartos Film Preservation Center’s Chief Curator of Film Rajendra Roy and Curatorial Assistant Sophie Cavoulacos.
Candace just finished assisting on Documentary Fortnight 2014: MOMA’s International Festival of Nonfiction Film and Media curated by Sally Berger. She helped with filmmaker travel, guest lists and other festival duties. She also had an opportunity to work with Matthew Freundlich (Chaminade ’04). It was nice to connect with a fellow St. Louisian.
I asked Candace about her favorite restaurant. She can’t pick one; she is overwhelmed by all the choices in Brooklyn. Her favorite coffee shop is Hungry Ghost. There they serve Stumptown beans, a famous Portland coffee joint. Kudos, Candace! Keep us posted on upcoming NYC exhibits. Candace is the daughter of Leo and Lauren Nash Ming of St. Louis.
The Wilberforce University Metro Alumni Association is pleased to announce their 10th Annual Musical Concert – April 27 at 4 p.m. The concert will be held at St. Paul AME Zion Church. Please call 314-385-8900 for additional information. This concert is free and open to the public.Â
The St. Louis Pauper’s gathered for the first time this year on March 16 and enjoyed a great luncheon in the beautiful Norlite Room at Norwood Hills Country Club. Members had a grand time celebrating the Ides of March and catching up on news in the New Year. Chapter President Jocelyn Reed welcomed everyone and Susan Smith offered the afternoon prayer. The yummy menu was selected by Susan Buford.
Members at the club enjoying the luncheon were Gail Allmon, Mary A. Polk, Mary O. Polk, Lisa Gates, Susie Cunningham, Me, Geneva Richardson, Karen Moore, Wanda Ware, Nancy Thompson, Albernice Fagen, Johni Ola Spencer, Sheila Word. Â
The St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Healthcare Luncheon is Friday, April 25 at the Hilton Frontenac Hotel. Reception at 11a.m. and lunch at 12 p.m. Please call Kate Daniel at 314-533-8000 to purchase your corporate table now.
Dana Grace: dgrandolph@live.com.
