UALR "Finale" 4-23-11

UALR honored Dr. B. Alan Jean Sugg

at the sixth annual Finale Gala on Saturday, April 23, in the Jack Stephens Center benefiting the university’s arts programs. Sugg, the president of the University of Arkansas Systems since 1990, will retire on June 30 of this year.

 

Dinner consisted of a three course meal beginning with Herbed Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

The Passover option of Thyme Roasted Chicken Breast, Warm Parsley Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus & Matzo Bread.

The Main option of Thyme Roasted Chicken Breast, Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi and Rainbow Swiss Chard (not pictured).

Dessert was Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

Finale celebrates the arts in Central Arkansas and is the premier fundraising event for UALR’s arts programs. The dinner gala features performances and artwork by students. This year’s performance, “Two Tickets to Broadway,” was a dance revue of popular musicals. Proceeds from the event benefit UALR’s art, music, and theatre arts and dance students and programs.

Presenting sponsor of the 2011 event is Glazer’s Distributors of Arkansas. Premier sponsors include Chip and Cindy Murphy and Simmons First National Bank, and sustaining sponsors are Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Arts organizations from around the region lend their support to Finale each year. This year’s participating arts partners are Accademia dell’Arte, Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Festival Ballet, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

Tina & Greg 4-17-11

Tina & Greg had an intimate ceremony with friends & family in front of the fireplace at Trapnall Hall. Golden Champagne Punch & Bloody Mary's were passed as guests arrived for the 11am event.

Brunch was served immediately after the ceremony.

Omelets were cooked to order with an assortment of toppings for guests to choose from.

(Front to Back)

Mini Muffins & Homemade Biscuits with Grape & Strawberry Preserved, Maple Syrup & Whipped Butter

Fresh Fruit with Vanilla Dip & Chocolate Sauce along with Marshmallows & Wafer Cookies

Sausage Patties & Bacon Strips

Mini Spinach Quiche Squares

Smoked Salmon Side with Crostini, Lemons & Sauce

Hashbrown Casserole

And finally a Roasted Prime Rib Carving Station with Horseradish Aioli & Silver Dollar Rolls

Valerie Linker was the coordinator and Fairytale Florals was the florist.

Caroline & Jared 4-16-11

The weather could not have been more beautiful for Caroline & Jared's outdoor ceremony at the Terry House

Floral & decor by Monroe Cranford

White wood chairs from Confetti's Party Rental

Croquembouche (stacked cream puffs) prepared by Simply the Best Catering

Caroline served beer, wine & Kir Royales under the tent on the patio while Big John Miller Band performed

Guest seating on the lawn

Angel Biscuits with Ham served with Honey Mustard & Roasted Garlic Aioli

Tortellini with Pesto (front)

Fried Mozzarella, Fresh Basil & Tomatoes (back)

Fresh Fruit with Vanilla Dip & Cubed Cheese

Megan & Kyle 4-9-11

Megan & Kyle's wedding ceremony & reception took place at the Junior League of Little Rock

Wedding guests were asked to sign Megan & Kyle's guest book plate

Wedding was coordinated by Shelia Vaught

Junior League ballroom ~ Floral decor & linens by Tipton Hurst

Beautiful bride's cake

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables & Cubed Cheese with Crackers

Cafish Nugget with Coleslaw

Fried Green Tomatoes with Corn Salsa

Fresh Fruit

Additional menu items not pictured above -

Grilled Chicken Skewers, Crawfish Dip with Fritos & Spinach Dip with Pita Chips

Cassie & Tyler 4.2.11

The ceremony was held in the Arkansas Arts Center Courtyard for close family & friends.

The reception followed in the Arts Center Atrium.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres were served buffet style to guests including Flank Steak & Black Bean Quesadillas, Cheese Dip & Chips.

Cupcakes & special treats for the groom's table were prepared by a family friend. 

The bride chose perfect spring colors in ivory, buttercup yellow & apple green.

Guests were offered favors as they left and were able to view photos of the happy couple. We wish Cassie & Tyler all the best!

Shawna & Ryan 4.2.11

Shawna & Ryan were engaged in Jamaica in January 2009. The couple was married at First Presbyterian Church on April 2nd.  The reception followed at the Lafayette Square. 

Guests were treated to the same meal the couple shared in Jamaica!

Smoked Chicken Spring Roll with Cranberry Chutney

Caesar Salad ~ Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in homemade Caesar Dressing with an Herbed Crouton & Parmesan Cheese

There were 2 entree choices ~

Grilled Sirloin Steak with Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in melted butter with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables.

or Chicken Marsala (pictured above)

The beatiful bride's cake (prepared by Mickey's) was served to guests with Traditional Cheese Cake & Strawberry topping.

We wish Shawna & Ryan many years of wedded bliss!

Matt & Cimone 4.2.11

Matt & Cimone said "I do" at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. The reception followed immediately after at the Junior League of Little Rock.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres were offered buffet style on silver & glass serving pieces. A few of the items served were Pulled Pork Tacos with Pickled Onions & Cilantro, Mojito Braised Chicken & Spicy Cucumber Relish on Grilled Crostini and Smoked Tomato Salsa, Salsa Verde with Tortilla Chips.

Floral arrangements provided by Tipton Hurst

Bride's Cake (above) & Groom's Cake (below) provided by Blue Cake Co.

Love the cake topper - kinda looks like the bride & groom!