The Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art sponsored a preview party for viewing the "Roman Art from the Louvre” exhibit. Before the preview, Louvre curators Daniel Roger and Cecile Giroire lectured on the history of the collection, along with the conception and organization of the exhibition. The exhibition is organized by The American Federation of Arts and the Musee Du Louvre. It is supported by an indemnity from The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. A number of local sponsors participated in the Oklahoma City presentation.
SWINGING FROM THE TREES • The invitations read "Calling All Cool Cats! You're invited to a Swingin' Safari.”
Zoobilation 2008, a fundraiser for the Oklahoma City Zoo's new Children's Zoo, was presented by The Oklahoman and the Oklahoma Zoological Society. Guests roamed the zoo grounds sampling food from more than 25 local restaurants.
IN HONOR OF •The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City celebrated its 61st annual Membership and Awards Gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The event began with a cocktail reception. A dinner and an awards program followed. Morris Day and The Time provided entertainment.
SUMMER CASUAL •Thirteen debs and escorts were hosts for a party at Deer Creek Farm. Dubbed Rockstock 2008, the party had a Woodstock theme with tie-dyed table cloths and psychedelic balloons.
Dress was casual, and The Wise Guys provided entertainment. Vintage theme posters and bandanas were party favors.
Hosts were Ruby Coyle, Greer Colton, Miles Dunning, Taylor Eisner, Alice Fredrickson, Richard Hill, Johnson King, Kirk Miller, Patrick Nesbitt, Daniel Price, Robert Samis, Alex Swisher and Jay Wallace.
MEN ONLY •Nearly 200 men gathered for a barbecue luncheon at the Santa Fe Train Station. Hosted by former Gov. George Nigh, the theme of the fundraiser was trains.
The men were encouraged to "get on board with the City Rescue Mission's plans to expand its emergency shelter.” Musicians Rusty Aldridge, Eddie Edsel and Kyle Dillingham provided entertainment.
YOUNG TALENT •Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation board member
