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February 16, 2022 Vol. 18 No. 13
Artists Council Show Awards winners- Raymon Casper, Tony Radcliffe, Martha Cowan, Chris Cozen, Andree Carter, Candace Kahn with Karen and Tony Barone. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Artists Council held its 2022 Show and Sale on Friday, Feb 11th, at the formerly known Galen Center in Palm Desert. This exhibition of art by local Artists Council members
was a juried event. They have been hosting these events for over 20 years. Artists Council Board Chair David Hatcher welcomed all the guests. Some local guests were allowed only 30 minutes to view the art
because of covid restrictions. Vaccinations and masks were required, and valet service was available. Over 500 people attended, where food and beverages were served in the outdoor Gardens.
Patrick Evans hosted the awards. Evans noted that visual arts play a much-needed role in our Valley. Evans has been a part of Eye On The Desert TV and noticed how art has changed over the years. Artists
Council members have been on his show many times. He said that over 148 people entered their craft, and only 90 were chosen to display and vie
By Madeline Zuckerman This year’s Mama’s House’s Annual HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon was a huge success in so many ways! Celebrating this nonprofit’s 10th Anniversary, the event hosted a sold-out crowd of over 1,000 attendees who gave over $1 million in support, in addition to the $1,250,000.00 Capital Campaign pledge by the organization’s Lead Donors Emmett and Antoinette Clancy. “The luncheon and 10th Anniversary celebration with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was an astounding success, all praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!” stated Jan Lupia, Luncheon Cochair, Founder, and Executive
Director of Mama’s House. “I know people come to see what the excitement around Mama’s House is all about, and from there, God touches their hearts to give and/or serve as they are able. I’ve watched this time and time again, and no one is ever more surprised at the overwhelming outpouring of support than me.” The night before the luncheon, Mama’s House hosted a VIP Reception and Dinner at Toscana Country Club, with Mike Pompeo in attendance for over 200 top donors. Guests were super anxious to hear what guest speaker Mike Pompeo, 70th Secretary
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Mama’s House Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Photo On Left Caption - (left to the Right) Patricia McDonnell, Luncheon Co-chair, Honorary Co-founder, and Chairman of the Board of Mama’s House, Mike Pompeo, 70th Secretary of State and CIA Director, and Jan Lupia, Luncheon Co-chair, Founder, and Executive Director of Mama’s House.
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