Georgina Arts Centre & Gallery
Dinah Christie Celebrity Challenge
Art Auction
October 17, 2009
The story in photos by 
The food and entertainment!
Chef Steve Dubenow of A Posh Affair conjured up a delightful variety of hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening, culminating in a chocolate fountain with fresh fruit. Guests noshed with gusto from trays of sushi, rare beef and lobster served up by the hard-working volunteers.
Canada's legendary actress and performer, Dinah Christie, hosted the evening and entertained with songs and stories. Georgina Idol finalist Cameron Wasson showed off his talents at the microphone to the appreciative crowd.
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The art!
The silent auction table and wall display were laden with original canvases painted and donated by some of Canada's favourite celebrities.
Meanwhile, in the artists' corner, guests could watch as works of art came to life at the hands of local artists. Food art in the form of a cake burger (or is it a burger cake?!) was crafted by Kiley McClean complete with all the fixings.
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The people!
Guests were greeted upon arrival at Crate's Marina showroom by Georgina Art Centre and Gallery Director, Heather Fullerton, and Miss Canada International, Bridget Nickerson.
Many of the guests, volunteers and board members graced the camera with their smiles.
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The auction!
GACAG board members assisted at the Silent Auction table while guests perused the art work and made their bids.
Dinah Christie called the live auction with assistance from Heather and Bridget. Auction winners posed with pride with their newly acquired art.
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Thank you!
A very special thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors who made this event such as success!
For prints of any of these photos, please call Neil Kinnear or Lesley Chung at 905-722-9094 or email to info at kinnearandchung.com (replace "at" with "@" ...thx)
Web page design and graphic ©Copyright Hellcat Creations and Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery. Adaptation by Neil Kinnear & Lesley Chung
Photos ©Copyright 2009 - Photographs by Neil Kinnear & Lesley Chung