The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Grand Ball, Opus XXIX, was held at the historic Capital Hotel. Beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, guests enjoyed a cocktail reception featuring a signature drink and a selection of hors d’oeuvres created by the Capital Hotel culinary team. A silent action offered an array of items and packages for event-goers to bid on. A gourmet dinner followed, along with live entertainment by members of the ASO Orchestra and the ASO Youth Orchestra. Emcee Craig O’Neill and auctioneer Gaylen McGee kicked off the premier live auction, after which guests relaxed with friends in the Capital Bar & Grill and the hotel lobby. Around midnight, a late-night snack was served before guests retired to their rooms. A Southern-inspired breakfast was prepared at Ashley’s the following morning. Susan and Nick Brown served as event co-chairs for the ball, which was presented by American Airlines, Bank of the Ozarks and the Capital Hotel, among others. With 475 guests in attendance, the event raised over $470,000 for ASO programs.
Christina and Brock Martin
Susan and Nick Brown
Bill Dillard III and Tabietha Dillard
Eileen and Dr. Ricardo Sotomora, Tatiana Mann
Debi Barnes, David Hadidi, Joseph Goellner, Elizabeth Andreoli
Cindy and T.J. Boyle
Bill and Sharri Jones
Marisa and Jake Nabholz
French and Martha Hill
Cindy and Chip Murphy
Peter and Elizabeth Banko
Carla and Dr. Peter Emanuel
Laura Cook, Chuck and Kay Cook
George and Lynn O’Connor, Jane Hankins and Craig O’Neill
Jan and Dr. Randall Hundley, Karen and John Flake
Lisa and Graham Cobb
Susan and Herren Hickingbotham
Sarah and Dave Wengel
Jill and Frank Lawrence
George and Linda Gleason
Mark and Sonya Murphy
Jerrad and Ami Powell
Howard and Stacy Hurst
Barrett Reynolds, Taylor Kirk
Barry Goldberg, Faith Anaya
Bill Yee with his daughter Addison Yee
Cai and Christo Kiffer
Chad and Amy Carlson
David and Caroline Morgan
Donnie Ferneau, Meaghan Blaine
Elizabeth and Dr. Chris Stinnett
George and Ouida Keck
Hayden and Lynne Franks
James and Ashley McBryde
Jessie and Spencer Wilson
Jim Rice, Gretchen Hall
Kent and Paula Middleton
Kevin and Robin Strack
Leslie Vickery, Flo Deer
Lexi Stutzman, Mark John Adkison
Lisa and John Hayes
Lisa and John Hayes
Ron Witherspoon, Debi Barnes, David Hadidi
Scott and Shelly Tucker
Shelly Tammy, Keith Sugg
Steve and Linda Spaulding
Susan and Nick Brown
Willie and Teresa Tate