Anniversary Celebration — 2015

PARTNERS for the Arts celebrated its anniversary at Twin Oaks, the elegant residence of Taipei’s Economic and Cultural Representative to the United States (TECRO) His Excellency Dr. Lyushun Shen and Mrs. Shen on March 18, 2015 1-Twin-Oaks-house

Photo credits for this event – Neshan H. Naltchayan Photography

2-WelcomeAmbassador Shen took time out of his busy schedule to give us a very warm welcome.

3-PresentWe are very grateful to Mrs. Shen for the beautiful party she offered PARTNERS for the Arts.

 

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Our treasurer, Audrey Pendergast, graciously received all our guests.

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Jan Olsen, Keyboarding Without Tears, made the anniversary even merrier with her “bobbles” of composers, which guests took home as mementos.

 

6-SingersOur singers:  (left to right) baritone Johnathan McCullough, a finalist in Vocal Competition  2013; soprano Jennifer Cherest, the first prizewinner in Vocal Competition 2014; soprano Emily Casey, the second prizewinner in Vocal Competition 2014; and baritone Andrew Pardini, a finalist in Vocal Competition 2014, sang arias from operas and were the stars of the night.  Joy Schreier accompanied them.

7-audienceThe attentive and engaged audience had a great time listening to the stars of tomorrow!

Highlights

Baritone Johnathan McCullough

Baritone Johnathan McCullough

 

 

 

 

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Soprano Jennifer Cherest

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Baritone Andrew Pardini

 

 

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Soprano Emily Casey

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Guests of Ambassador and Mrs. Shen

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PARTNERS’ president Leilane Grimaldi Mehler, our membership director Cyd Everett, and Mrs. Shen

The singers with our secretary, Vicky Tresansky (far left), Mrs. Shen (center), and president Leilane Grimaldi Mehler (second from right)

The singers with our secretary, Vicky Tresansky (far left), Mrs. Shen (center), and president Leilane Grimaldi Mehler (second from right)

Brad Barrett, Luke Bellocchi, Mrs. Shen, Mary Barrett Rodriguez, and Claire Rodriguez

Brad Barrett, Luke Bellocchi, Mrs. Shen, Mary Barrett Rodriguez, and Claire Rodriguez

Carole Butler, Marian Farrell, and Mimi Hom

Carole Butler, Marian Farrell, and Mimi Hom

Nancy Dunton, Dr. James Trefil, Dr. Wanda O’Brien Trefil, and Timothy Thomas

Nancy Dunton, Dr. James Trefil, Dr. Wanda O’Brien Trefil, and Timothy Thomas

Mike Rokni, Faye Rokni, Cyd Everett, Mrs. Shen, and Johnathan McCullough

Mike Rokni, Faye Rokni, Cyd Everett, Mrs. Shen, and Johnathan McCullough

Gregory Stuart, Maryland Lyric Opera, with Hoda and Paul Martorana

Gregory Stuart, Maryland Lyric Opera, with Hoda and Paul Martorana

Mrs. Shen, Leilane Grimaldi Mehler, and Ambassador Shen

Leilane Grimaldi Mehler, Ambassador Shen, and Mrs. Shen

To all those who made this night possible and successful, our most sincere thanks:

Ambassador and Mrs. Shen
The TECRO staff
Cyd Everett
MacArthur Beverages and Barry Mehler
Neshan H. Naltchayan Photography
Jan Olsen, Keyboarding Without Tears
Audrey Pendergast
Tomm Sibert, Whole-Tech Solutions, LLC
Vicky Tresansky
Woodbridge Printing Company