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WINE DINNER BENEFITS ST. JUDE
The Charlotte Wine Dinner, presented by SPX Corp., featured a menu from Zebra Restaurant and fi ne wines from Silver Oak Cellars. The June 3 benefi t for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was at the Lounge at Phillips Place. The event raised over $210,000 through sponsorships, the "Wine Wall" and a live auction.
The Wine Wall featured 50 bottles of wine with hidden labels, which could be purchased for $100 each. After the meal, guests unwrapped their chosen bottles to fi nd out if they had selected the Château Lafi te Rothschild, valued at $2,500. Other bottles ranged from $50-$1,000. The live auction featured items such as Super Bowl tickets and a Charlotte Bobcats' experience package.
1. Dana & Jordan Gross
2. Lynne Dalton (from left), Connie Nuttall, Kristin Perotta, Anne Bryant, Jean Benham
3. Jeff & Paula Conway
4. Mary Margaret Vogel, Mimi Fitz, Stephanie Welborne
5. Ken & Malinda Gill, Susan & Chris Kearney
6. C.J. & Kristen Kearney 7. Allison & Jonathan Hickman
8. Elizabeth Foard, Joe Rossi, Mary June & Brian Cowman
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