The Illinois Symphony Guild of Bloomington-Normal welcomed 161 guests to its Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show on November 2 at the Bloomington Country Club. The afternoon began with mimosas and hot cider, followed by shopping among nine vendors. Seven local stores outfitted 14 models for the runway show.
Lunch was a hit: quiche, asparagus, and a caramel apple blossom for dessert. Music came from Marilyn Mertz on piano, vocalists Logan Campbell and Reese Suddarth, and Guild scholarship winner Hoyt Carter on saxophone.
Fifteen raffle items sent happy winners home with prizes. These included two baskets of goodies with gift cards to local restaurants, a violin with a painting on its back by the late artist Susan Palmer, items from our nine vendors, and jewelry from Bremer, Jack Lewis, and Solid Gold.
Thirty-one Guild members added a $100 gift to be listed as benefactors in the program. Together, it all netted $6,741 for the Guild. Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success!
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