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Powell Gardens – Under a Blue Moon

Diane Phillips and Larry McMullen served as co-chairmen of the 12th annual Under a Blue Moon Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction, “Blue Moon Over Cuba,” on June 7th at Powell Gardens. Partygoers dressed in their best Cuban attire and enjoyed delicious fare from Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions and silent and live auctions.

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Peter and Lynne Brown
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Guests enjoyed a Cuban-themed dinner under the tent.
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Eric Tschanz, Ken Millsap and Jay Wilson
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Perry and Kathy Atha
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Anne Milton bid on rare and hard-to-find plants during the silent auction.
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Dianne Swann

Also featured in the August 8, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Lea Murphy Photography

 

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