Gilded Affair at the Frick
A truly remarkable exhibit was unveiled Thursday night at the Frick Art & Historical Center, with hundreds turning out on a balmy evening for a first peek at "Augustus Saint-Gaudens: American Sculptor of the Gilded Age." Considered one of the most influential American sculptors of the 19th century, Saint-Gaudens helped to cultivate an appreciation for sculpture as public art. With more than 75 objects in the exhibit, guests had ample opportunity to familiarize themselves with his work before adjourning to the front plaza for wine and hors d'oeuvres. Among those congratulating Frick director Bill Bodine and curator Henry Duffy from the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site were board chair Betsy Watkins with Chuck, Nancy and Dan Fales, Richard Armstrong, Mary Navarro and Pat Navarro with Daryl Huston, Lynn Rayvid, Bridget and Doug Shields, Joan and Jack Diederich, Aaronel and Irv Gruber, Richard Stuart and funders Dick and Ritchie Scaife.


Opening of the Augustus Saint-Gaudens exhibit.
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Bishop Donald Wuerl and Tucker Carlson
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Here for Life
Looking as young as an altar boy standing next to Bishop Donald Wuerl, CNN's "Crossfire" co-host and the evening's guest speaker Tucker Carlson shook hands and smiled for snapshots. It was the Twenty-Second Bishop's Annual Dinner for Catholic Charities "Here For Life." And it may have felt like that for Carlson, personally meeting and greeting at least 100 of the more than 800 guests in the VIP receiving line. Among those sharing that duty were dinner chairs Ann and Marty McGuinn and CC board chair Bill Batz (with Pam). Once the party moved to the ballroom, emcee KDKA's Larry Richert welcomed everyone. Caritas Awards were presented to Dick Simmons, David McKamish and posthumously to Bill Kaliden Jr. (his widow Rosalind Kaliden accepted). Carlson then took the podium, preaching to the choir. The flock of faithful included CC executive director Sr. Patricia Cairns, Dan and Pat Rooney, Hoddy and Mary Anne Hanna, Auxiliary Bishop William Winter, Ellen and Tom Golonski and Morgan and Kathy O'Brien.
-- Patricia Sheridan
Legends in Leadership
Community College of Allegheny County's new president, Stewart Sutin, welcomed 350 guests to the Omni William Penn ballroom Thursday for the 2004 An Illumination of Legends in Leadership Awards. The fund raiser honored five individuals, as well as Duquesne Light (Legendary Friend), who have helped the college in its mission to provide quality, accessible education to 85,000 students annually. Linda Dickerson was given the Hall of Fame Lifetime Legend Award. Also awarded were Legendary Friend John "Buddy" Hobart, Legendary Alumnus Joseph Wolfson, Legendary Faculty Kenneth Hirschl and Legendary Student Benjamin Spicer. David Malone chaired the dinner, attended by Angie Longo, Karen Wolk Feinstein, Ralph Papa, Georgie Foerster, Rose Ann DiCola, Mona Generett, Tom Locher and Bob and Candice Mill.


David Malone and Stewart Sutin
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Sally Schneeberger, Robert Casey and Connie Rockwell
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CLO Pink Tea
They stored the mink and went for the pink Thursday at the Concordia Club. It was the Civic Light Opera Guild's annual Pink Tea Luncheon and Fashion Show, where ladies as lovely as spring petals gathered to celebrate the new season. Dolly Warwick organized the runway show, while Sally Schneeberger chaired the event. Pennsylvania Auditor General Robert Casey was the guest speaker, looking exceptionally good in a room full of women. Guild president Patti Matty welcomed all including Bobbie Aiello, Dolores Bold, Terri Hastings, Marsetta Schweiger, Fran Logue, Jean Hennessy, Denise Quinn, Peggy Friday, Joanie Kamin, Betsy Teti, Ann Connelly, Edith Hughes, honoree Connie Rockwell and chair of this year's Pink Frolic Ball Norma Sobel.
-- Patricia Sheridan
Achieva Auction
Open bars come highly recommended when bidding is the objective. It makes the transition from wanting those round trip tickets to anywhere to needing them so much smoother. Nevertheless, a good cause can sometimes Achieva the same results. Which is why The Pittsburgh Promenade Dinner and Auction Saturday at the Westin Convention Center drew more than 350 guests. The event to benefit Achieva (formerly ARC Allegheny) raises funds to give people with cognitive, sensory and physical challenges a higher quality of life. Contributing generously to that mission were board chair Joe Ott (with Rae), Susan and Tony Leech, Alexandra and Brooks Robinson, Linda and Foster Goldman, Jeanne and Sam Wholey, and JoLynn and Nick Hoban.
-- Patricia Sheridan


Dana Craig and Dr. Blyan Shideler
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First Published: May 10, 2004, 4:00 a.m.