Newhouse Shelter hosted Inspired Celebrations: Eating, Drinking and Decorating for the Creative Host recently at the Overland Park Convention Center. The weekend included two luncheons featuring speakers Joan and Dr. James O’Keefe and Mary Carol Garrity. Guests also enjoyed an expo, cocktails, a fashion show by feng boutique, an auction of 46 aprons designed by local artists, and a chef competition hosted by Chef Jasper Mirabile.
Also featured in the June 29th issue of The Independent
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Emily Randall, Michelle Davidson, Alan Karlin, chairman; David Jimenez, Merrily Jackson, Beth Zollars, and Michael Mackie |
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Chef Jasper Mirabile, Inspired Chef Competition host; and Chef Tatsu Arai | Cheryl Runnebaum |
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Rochelle Stringer, Randy Hamm and Yolanda Lee |