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Alphapointe – Boots & Pearls: Wine & Whiskey

Boots & Pearls: Wine & Whiskey was held on February 25th at The Museum at Prairiefire. The event was a benefit for Alphapointe, which works to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Nearly 600 guests enjoyed fine wines and whiskeys from around the world, delectable edibles, and lively entertainment. 

 
LaDonna Battles and Andre McCallop

 

Christen and Blaine Diehl played spin the wine bottle.

 

Ola Truelove with Cheryl Rayburn, Alphapointe

 

Daryl Randolph, Sr., Foundation board member; and Reinhard Mabry, Alphapointe

Featured in the April 2, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Christopher Smith

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