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RAL Beaux Arts Ball is back
September 27, 2013
Exotic models greeted ball goers as they paraded past the horse stables to the arena transformed into the dining room. Underwriters for the event were Mary Ann and Mark Ronald, who graciously opened Belle Mead Farm for the evening. Hailley Baker, a student at Indian River High School, helped create the costumes for the models. Her face painting was created by artist Sherry Biele. BY DENY HOWETH
Hundreds of supporters flocked to Belle Mead Farm on Route 24 Sept. 21 to celebrate 75 years of the Rehoboth Art League at the Beaux Arts Ball.
Exotic models greeted ball goers as they paraded past the horse stables to the arena transformed into the dining room. Underwriters for the event were Mary Ann and Mark Ronald, who graciously opened Belle Mead Farm for the evening. Hailley Baker, a student at Indian River High School, helped create the costumes for the models. Her face painting was created by artist Sherry Biele. BY DENY HOWETH
Bob Zando as Bob Ross and Libby Zando as a Jackson Pollock painting. BY DENY HOWETH
Fran Hueber of Rehoboth Beach, left, poses with Libby Zando of Milton. BY DENY HOWETH
Rob Witsil and Sandy Oakley join the ball in black tie and hand held masks. BY DENY HOWETH
Proceeds from the Beaux Arts Ball will benefit the Rehoboth Art League Educational Outreach program. Shelby Scott is shown in a blue Vegas style showgirl head dress. BY DENY HOWETH
Walter and Polly Stark came as Van Gogh and a flapper. BY DENY HOWETH
Thad and Judy Hudson portrayed Vincent Van Gogh and his famous sunflowers. BY DENY HOWETH
A palette of specialty cocktails was prepared with Dogfish Head vodka and fresh infusions, accompanied by hors d'oeuvres from Nage and a(MUSE.). A salad by Blue Moon followed with the main course provided by Nage. Treats from Cake Break, Edie Bees, Frank and Louie's, Root Gourmet, The Point and Touch of Italy ended the repast. BY DENY HOWETH
This group of Greek gods and godesses poses after winning best costume themed table. BY DENY HOWETH
Avery, right, Maci Silicato and Jackie Cannon sweep the red carpet for the revelers. BY DENY HOWETH
Bryan Hoffman, left and Jim Lonsdale parade as The Playboys next door. BY DENY HOWETH
Picasso and his Muse. BY DENY HOWETH
The costume parade. BY DENY HOWETH
Mary Ann and Mark Ronald accept a painting by Michele Byrne as an appreciation from RAL. BY DENY HOWETH
Chick Leasure as The Munchin, part of the winning couple award. (Harriett Leasure was the wicked witch) BY DENY HOWETH
Francis Huber accepts his award for best individual costume. He created this years ago for another Beaux Ball. BY DENY HOWETH
Andy and Stephanie Johnson are Monet and Monet's Garden. BY DENY HOWETH
The entry path was adorned with models, this is is Evil Eve. BY DENY HOWETH
Models designed by Lili Kohr pose in character. BY DENY HOWETH
Lili Kohr, created the visual spectacle at the Beaux Art Ball, with her unmasked is Margaret Reyes who posed as ganesh. BY DENY HOWETH
Lori Schell wears her best Roy Lichtenstein. BY DENY HOWETH
Revelers were greeted with a palatte of custom cocktails and models dressed in costume. BY DENY HOWETH
Peter Antolini brings back the horse head from the '50s era Beaux Ball. BY DENY HOWETH
A group of models poses and takes photos for the RAL social media sites. BY DENY HOWETH
The Jelly fish lanterns provided the glow during cocktail hour. BY DENY HOWETH
(l-r) Don Joint, Kay Hickman, Charles Plante, Kate Fisher gather at their table before dinner is served. BY DENY HOWETH
Ganesh greeted guests in the entry hallway. BY DENY HOWETH
Becky and Dennis Forney arrive as Freda Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh. BY DENY HOWETH
Sherry Biele paints a mask on Don Joint. BY DENY HOWETH
Kate Fisher has her mask painted on by Artist Sherry Biele. BY DENY HOWETH
The greek gods and godesses enter the building and are greeted by the Indian chief BY DENY HOWETH
David Humes takes a bite of Evil Eve's apple. BY DENY HOWETH
David and Lawrence Lasher-Pennington came as Eliza Doolittle and Colonel Pickering. BY DENY HOWETH
David and Lawrence Lasher-Pennington dressed as Eliza Doolittle and Colonel Pickering. BY DENY HOWETH
Attendees dance at the Beaux Ball in the transformed horse barn complete with an imported chandelier. BY DENY HOWETH
Rob Witsil and Sandy Oakley cut the rug to Remedy. BY DENY HOWETH
Mark Ronald (l-r) talks about the transformation of the barn while Ginny Daley and Mary Ann Ronald laugh along. BY DENY HOWETH
Gary and Anne Hannah came as Peter and Agnes Marsh. BY DENY HOWETH
Modern Day Cinderella Theresa Williams and Shuron Douglas won the free ticket to the Beaux Arts Ball. BY DENY HOWETH
Ginny Daly, Beaux Arts Ball co-chair, right, channels a modern day Mrs. Corkran while posing with 'chandelier' Jessica Stevenson. BY DENY HOWETH
A caricature artist captures the characters. BY DENY HOWETH
The butterfly flutter pose at the entry. BY DENY HOWETH
Bride and groom flaunt their long lasting love. BY DENY HOWETH
Birds of a feather, Tom Evans and Sturges Dodge wear intricate masks from Greece. BY DENY HOWETH
Shown are a painted and sponge coifed Drexel Davison, (l-r), Charles Plante and channeling Paula Dean is Rich Barnett. BY DENY HOWETH
Rose Murray, RAL development manager photographs Kathleen Schell and Ivana Biela. BY DENY HOWETH
Francis Hueber accepts his award for his Macramé costume. Hueber has been involved at RAL for many decades and wore this costume to one of the old Beaux Arts Balls. BY DENY HOWETH
