The Art Association of Jacksonville’s 59th Annual Beaux Arts Ball, themed “Glitz Glamour Gatsby,” was held Saturday, April 23, at The JHS Bowl. The coronation began at 7:45 p.m., followed by a reception at the David Strawn Art Gallery and a “Speakeasy” at Hamilton’s 110 North East.
For 59 years the Beaux Arts Ball has been the major fundraiser for The Art Association of Jacksonville. The arts are a valuable experience in everyone’s life and keep Jacksonville a vibrant community. The proceeds from the Ball go toward the presentation of monthly art exhibits by nationally and locally known artists, offering affordable adult and children art classes, preservation of three permanent historic art exhibits, and the overall upkeep of the beautiful and historic David Strawn Art Gallery. All events are open to the public and there is never a charge for viewing any of the exhibits.
Many persons have been working for months to make “Glitz Glamour Gatsby” a success.
The following children participated in this year’s Beaux Arts Ball as flower girls and pages: Millie Grace Schumacher, daughter of Kyle and Sara Schumacher, Jacksonville; Lillie Evelyn Adeline Brown, daughter of Ted and Sissy Brown, Jacksonville; second row, Andrew Darrin Seymour, son of Captain and Mrs. Darrin Seymour, Belleville, IL; Parker Jackson Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brett and Brittany Henry, Jacksonville; Jett Morrisey, son of Pat and Rachelle Morrisey, Jacksonville; and Lennox Porter Davidsmeyer, son of The Honorable C.D. Davidsmeyer and Mrs. Kristen Davidsmeyer, Jacksonville; Finley Anne York, daughter of Adam and Margaret York, Jacksonville; Benjamin Jacob Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meyer, Concord, IL; Gabriel John Pratt, son of James Pratt, Jacksonville and Allison Pratt, Jacksonville; Ryleigh Nichole Boulanger, daughter of Jay Boulanger, Springfield and Kevin & Ashley Bowman, Springfield.
Young men and women in the eighth grade participated in the Beaux Arts Ball as Junior Attendants. This year, the following individuals participated: Jaelen Reid Evans, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Evans, Jacksonville; Carter Lockman, son of Julie Y. Rowe, Jacksonville; Jon H. Lockman, Bethesda, MD; Austin Ray Mays, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mays, Jr., Jacksonville; and Sarah Jaylan Yow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen Yow, Jacksonville.
These young men and women participated in the 2016 Beaux Arts Ball, “Glitz Glamour Gatsby,” as senior gentlemen and senior maids: Owen Paul Blackorby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Watts, Jacksonville. Blackorby’s grandparents are Gayle Pollock and Bill Clark of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Blackorby and the late Paul Pollock. He attends Jacksonville High School; Jayden Bradley Ware, son of Brad Ware and Charlyn Ware, Jacksonville and the late Mia Ware. Ware’s grandparents are Karla Henderson and Ron Henderson of Jacksonville, Jon Ware of Jacksonville and the late June Ware. He attends Routt Catholic High School; James Alexander Welch, son of Ms. Rhea J. Welch, Jacksonville. Welch’s grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. James. D. Welch. He attends Routt Catholic High School; Madison Lynne Allen (“Madi”), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Allen, Jacksonville. Allen’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harney of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. James Allen of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wease of Roodhouse. She attends Jacksonville High School; Caroline Lila Casler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Casler, Jacksonville. Casler’s grandparents are Mrs. Olga Casler of Jacksonville and the late Dick Casler, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank West of Ashdown, Ark. She attends Routt Catholic High School; Claire Elizabeth Cody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon F. Cody, Jacksonville. Cody’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cody of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gibbs of Jacksonville. She attends Jacksonville High School; Lucy Deal, daughter of Harmon B. Deal III and Millie Deal, Jacksonville. Deal’s grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Harris Rowe, Jean Deal of Stuart, Fla., and the late Harmon Deal Jr. She attends Jacksonville High School; Megan Jane Heitbrink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Heitbrink, Jacksonville. Heitbrink’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heitbrink of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bramel of Ellison Bay, Wis. She attends Jacksonville High School; Alexis Rose Mitchell (“Ally”), daughter of Troy and Kim Mitchell, Jacksonville. Mitchell’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mitchell of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Grey of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Floyd of Chambersburg. She attends Jacksonville High School; and Taylor Alissa Zoerner, daughter of Tom Zoerner, Jacksonville, and Melissa Zoerner, Jacksonville. Zoerner’s grandparents are the late Carolyn Taylor, James and Janet Zoerner of Georgetown, Texas, and Lyndell and Barb Taylor of Roodhouse. She attends Jacksonville High School.
• The officers of The Art Association of Jacksonville for 2016 are President Linda Floreth Standley and Vice-President Sue A. Freeman (ways and means chairman). Kelly M. Gross serves as Gallery Director. • The general co-chairmen for the Ball are Jessica Freeman Richardson and Amy Jackson. • Acquisitions Committee: co-chairmen Boyd E. and Mary N. Fergurson and Mark and Kelly Staake ; committee members Elizabeth French Becker Alban Haxinasto, Joy French Becker, Hallie E. Fergurson, Nestor and Teri Gutierrez, Don and Nancy Jolly, Edward Killam, Toni Long, Mrs. Jack Lukeman, Adah and Newton Mitchell, and Skip and JoAnn Nelson. • Bow and Curtsy Consultants: co-chairmen Casey Collins and Katie Soer. • Dance Arrangements: co-chairmen Kristen Davidsmeyer, Jenny Geirnaeirt, Cheryl Moeller, and Lisa Watson; committee members are Stephanie Davidsmeyer Alexander, Shelle Allen, Patty Caldwell Anderson, Susan Brosmith, Monica Eoff, Brittany Henry and Julie Stremlau. • Directors of Ceremonies: co-chairmen Sissy Brown, Christine M. Grojean, and Kristin Van Aken Jamison. • Finance: Gayla Hornbeek. • Flowers: co-chairmen Tammy Floreth and Linda Floreth Standley; committee member Patty Caldwell Anderson. • Flower Girls and Pages: co-chairmen Mrs. Mark A. Scobbie and Emily Scobbie Bumgarner; committee members Lori Hartz, Alison Meyer and Margaret Seymour. • Freshman Participants: co-chairmen Allice Kitchen Ballard and Jenissa Ezard. • General Tickets: co-chairmen Mrs. Kim Mitchell and Gigi Patterson. • Historian: Mrs. Cammie Symons. • Junior Attendants: Janean Mays. • Lighting: co-chairmen Kip and K-Lou Ashmore; committee members are Brad and Sarah Cors. • Logo Designer: Jessica Freeman-Richardson. • Master of Ceremonies: Jess Spradlin. • Music: JHS Jazz Ensemble (Mr. Matt Johnson). • Party Coordinators: co-chairmen Marsha Awe, Kaila Freeman and Jeni Rajaguru. • Past Queens: co-chairmen Ginny Fanning and Audra Fanning-Nelson. • Patrons: co-chairmen Mrs. Jon F. Cody and Mrs. Stevan S. Hackett; committee members are Mrs. Robin Casler, Mrs. Robert Chipman, Mrs. Richard M. Cody, Mrs. Ernest Downey, Mrs. Edward J. Doyle, Mrs. Andy Ezard, Mrs. Thomas A. Grojean, Sharon Roegge Rice and Mrs. R. Dean Welch. • Photographer: Steve and Tiffany Warmoswski. • Pictures: chairmen Nancy Jolly; committee members Don Jolly, Kate Jolly and Charity Karr. • Program: co-chairmen Melissa Campbell and Bre Linstromberg Copper. • Publicity: co-chairmen Brittany Henry and Lori Large Oldenettel. • Queen’s Consultant: co-chairmen Karen Sibert and Laura Sibert. • Reception: co-chairmen Nancy Thorsen and Barbara Whalen; committee members are Stephanie Davidsmeyer Alexander, Mrs. Robert E. Black, Donna Cody, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Downey, Lori Hartz, Celeste Hill, Delores Hill, Carol Hungerford, Mrs. Tim Newman, Deborah Rothfuss, Karen Sibert, Mrs. Michael J. Verticchio and Susan A. Weeks. • Reserved Seats: co-chairmen Millie Deal and Mary Henry Rowe; committee member Maggie Henry York. • Scriptwriters: Tim and Stephanie Chipman. • Senior Gentlemen: co-chairmen Amy Albers and Cynthia Benton. • Senior Maids: co-chairmen Sara Schumacher and Melissa Zoerner. • Set Designer: Kyla Hurt. • Stage Construction: co-chairmen Jay and Barb Wiegand and Greg and Caron Yates; committee members are K-Lou Ashmore, Mike and Casey Collins, Jeff and Addie Coultas, Richard and Linda Dunseth, Boyd E. and Mary Fergurson, Kirk and Dru Fernandes, Jon and Sue Freeman, Mike Fuhr, Tom and Julie Grojean, Celeste Hill, Dale Holmolka, Kyla Hurt, Darren Iozia, Edward and Amy Jackson, Don and Nancy Jolly, Francis and JoAnn Nelson, Elam and Jeni Rajaguru, Bryan and Jessica Richardson, Dana Ryan, Audra Wiegand and Jason Wiegand. • Stage Dismantling: co-chairman Adam and Kristin Jamison, Ryan and Sarah Van Aken, and Brian and Mary Watts; committee members are Owen Blackorby, Gayle Pollock and Bill Clark, Hank Pollock, Davis Tighe and Erin Tighe. • Wine Pull: co-chairmen Janine Hankins, Mrs. Newton Mitchell, and Mrs. Francis B. Nelson, Jr.; committee members are Sherry Blair, Carrie Cole, Jill Cox, Karen R. Danner, Leslie Denny, Mrs. David Heitbrink, Elizabeth May, Kim Mitchell, Dennis and Margie Nelson, Amy Danner Rohlk, Caroline Danner Valentine, Chester and Leanna Wynn, and Lawrence and Elizabeth Zettler.
Everyone got a wiggle on at the “Speakeasy” at Hamilton’s after the coronation. The Art Association of Jacksonville “popped the cork” and celebrated the arts at the 59th Annual Beaux Arts Ball – “Glitz Glamour Gatsby” on April 23 as guys suited up and gals showed off the Gatsby Glam! Co-chairwomen, Mrs. Jessica Freeman-Richardson and Mrs. Amy L. Jackson, were excited to celebrate the era where jazz music boomed, the flapper redefined modern womanhood and Art Deco peaked.
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