Denim & Diamonds

Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the hats up for auction at the River Region Arts & Humanities Council Fundraiser

By Staff Report

April 30, 2008 at 4:22 pm  | Mobile Reader | Pring this storyPrint 

Judy Mackles models Roussel’s Antique’s hat designed with $450 worth of estate rhinestones.
Photos by Sandra Chaisson
Judy Mackles models Roussel’s Antique’s hat designed with $450 worth of estate rhinestones.
Get ready to raise that bid with hand painted-fans during the auction at the River Region Arts & Humanities Council fundraiser, Denim & Diamonds, May 3 at the Destrehan Plantation Mule Barn on River Road in Destrehan beginning at 6:30 p.m.

So, shine up your belt buckles, bolas and boots. Dust off your finest cowboy hats and blue-jean jackets and get ready to party for a cause.

Under the direction of event chair, Sandra Chaisson, a fun-filled evening is planned.

The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with appetizers, a signature drink the Bourbon Spur and music by Gal Holiday, a western swing rockabilly headliner.

A chuck-wagon style dinner will be served at 7:45 p.m. followed by a live auction - including the hats pictured, raffles, door prizes, music and more.

Debbie Kelly shows off Good Housekeeping’s Sportsman’s Paradise entry.
Cynthia Aucoin models the Pink Pearl Cowgirl.
     



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