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Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center

Nov 8, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Before Chef Graham Dodds announced his departure from The Statler, one of the last big whoop-ti-dos that he orchestrated was the Friends of Wilkinson Center‘s Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29. Here’s a report from the field:

Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the perfect backdrop for the 5th Annual Spirit of Taos presented by the Friends of Wilkinson Center! The event also celebrated the move of the event to Dallas’ chic new hotspot Scout at The Statler Hotel!

Upon arrival, guests were treated to the festive sounds of Mariachi Viva Mexico whose booming vocals and guitar medleys filled the foyer of The Statler and set the tone for all the excitement and revelry to come! WFAA “Good Morning Texas” anchor Alanna Sarabia welcomed the audience to the sold-out fundraiser and called co-chairs Caitlin Morris Hyatt and Laurann Cavenaghi to the stage. The two thanked the many sponsors who made the event possible as well as Friends of Wilkinson Center Co-Presidents Meridith and Jeremy Zidell. After the brief welcome, The Blake Martin Band took the stage and entertained guests with hits from the Doobie Brothers and Otis Redding as attendees enjoyed a fabulous fajita buffet by Chef Graham Dodds.

Meridith and Jeremy Zidell*
Rob and Marian Richmond*
Filson Graham*

Following dinner, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder acknowledged longtime supporters of Wilkinson Center including Honorary Co-Chairs Marian and Rob Richmond and Wilkinson Center Board of Directors. Folks were encouraged to pick up their paddles for the live auction when auctioneer Filson Graham took the mic! Items included a 14K gold and diamond necklace which event Co-Chair Caitlin Morris Hyatt modeled beautifully for the crowd and an exclusive golfing package with PGA Golfers Austin Smotherman, who was in attendance, and Bryson DeChambeau. The items went quickly and the gifts of love came pouring in throughout the evening.

The fun continued into the night as John and Andrea Cohen (Cohen Electric) and Sarah and Tommy Tucker (SHOP Companies) decided to try out the restaurant’s miniature bowling alley. Remaining party goers opted to dance the night away as The Blake Martin Band closed out the party!

* Photo credit: Nate Rehlander

 

Filed Under: Auction, Dance, Education, Events, Food Glorious Food, Fund raiser, FYI, Golf, Grazing around, In need of help, Jewelry, Live auction, Music, Raffle, Silent auction, Singing, Sports Tagged With: Alanna Sarabia, Anne Reeder, Austin Smotherman, Caitlin Morris Hyatt, Filson Graham, Friends of Wilkinson Center, Graham Dodds, Jeremy Zidell, Laurann Cavenaghi, Marian Richmond, Meridith Zidell, Rob Richmond, Spirit of Taos, The Statler, Wilkinson Center

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