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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

Sonya and Jim Nutter were the honorary chairmen, and Susannah Sotos and Cathy Wear-Ferguson served as the co-chairmen of MOCSA’s Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction. The 14th annual event was held at The Gallery Event Space and The Kill Devil Club. More than 350 guests enjoyed signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction items, and entertainment by DJ Max James.

Dennis and Palle Rilinger with Judi and Dr. Joe Tauber

 

Phillip Charlton, Anne Hickok and Bob and Amy Barickman

 

Committee Members: (Seated) Libby Henry, Julie Donelon, MOCSA; Susannah Sotos, co-chairman; Cathy Wear-Ferguson, co-chairman; Alex Strotheide and Yolando Bordallo (standing) Kassie Sands, Ingrid VanBiber, board member; Janda Nielsen, Stephane Bradley Cooch, Dan Sullivan, Kim Harp, Kellie Johnson, Jesi Bixler, and Lauren Merriman
Ronda Zillner participated in Fund a Need.

 

Kelly Hesse and Tiffany Meeks

 

Michelle Keller won the live auction trip.

 

Heidy Robertson-Cooper and Chris Cooper with Matthew and Emily Walters

Also featured in the September 29, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Roy Inman

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