{"id":1461,"date":"2021-11-14T07:32:52","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T07:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynp.biz\/102\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2021-11-19T05:52:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T05:52:40","slug":"virgin-valley-artists-association-witches-ball-charms-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynp.biz\/102\/2021\/11\/14\/virgin-valley-artists-association-witches-ball-charms-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Valley Artists Association Witches Ball Charms All"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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No one knew on Thursday night exactly who it was that drew a coven of witches to taste the brew at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. But the spell had been cast and the call was out. After all, it was a Witch\u2019s Ball!<\/p>

Approximately 150 entrancing souls arrived all decked out in their finest bewitching robes. Mostly witches and warlocks, wizards, and devils; but the tooth fairy and an angel were also seen floating around.<\/p>

The halls and patio of the center were decked out in a ghostly manner, ghoulishly beautiful. The artful witches know how to throw a party!<\/p>

Christine Pictor, Head Witch and President of the Virgin Valley Artist Association (VVAA), welcomed the guests along with Sherry Gosdis, this month\u2019s sponsor for the Art Competition themed \u201cBehind the Mask\u201d.<\/p>

The art center was a busy place on this night. There was a silent auction going on inside the gallery besides the competition display. On the patio, lights and sound guy Chris Finnegan kept the music playing and the sound system working. Lynn Craven \u201cProfessor Digitator\u201d told fortunes and did magic tricks.<\/p>

The Virgin Valley Youth Theatre Group came to the ball to entertain the guests. All dressed in their own costumes they energetically belted out songs like \u201cSpell on You,\u201d \u201cI want candy,\u201d \u201cPurple People Eater\u201d and \u201cThriller.\u201d Their performance enchanted the witches and wizards with their musical magic.<\/p>

Inside the ghoulish manor was multiple hot cauldrons filled with the likes of child fingers, eyeballs and such. The feast was fitting for a Witch\u2019s Ball. The devil himself was seen eating the chocolate devil\u2019s food cake.<\/p>

Walking around the Hexe Haus was like walking through a forest of witches hats instead of trees.
\u201cThis is one of the most successful events the VVAA has ever accomplished,\u201d said Picior. \u201cBetween the silent auction and the donations jars left throughout the \u2018Hexe House\u2019, we raised close to $4000.\u201d<\/p>

Bradley Maston won first place in the art contest with \u201cShaman of Valley of Fire.\u201d Second place and Peoples Choice award went to Floyd Johnson for \u201cThe Viking.\u201d Third Place went to Susan McPherson for \u201cFeathered Serpent.\u201d The Mayor\u2019s Choice award went to Michele Johnson for \u201cHidden Personalities.\u201d<\/p>

And the Best of Show to Cheryl Sachs for \u201cGrandma What Big Eyes You Have.\u201d The Sponsors Choice award went to Walt Alder for \u201cEyes Behind the Mask.\u201d Honorable Mentions for the exhibit went to Randy Bauman, Lynn Cravens and Walt Alder.<\/p>

The talented warlock that designed the sets for the wonderful castle and fireplace was Richard Sisneros. The decoration and steering crew were Dorothy Golden, Vanessa Temple, Chris Finnegan, Aida Bryant and Larry and Jackie Zimmer. The Silent Auction team was Rita Fulmer and Liz Etie. Other talented helpers were Elena Ahrens, Judy Fox and Emilia Wilson.<\/p>

Amid this event the attendees had a chance to slip out and haunt the R.A.I.S.E. Halloween parade as it passed by on Mesquite Blvd.
\u201cAll in all, it was just a fabulous fundraiser and a wonderful way to show that the VVAA is all about creativity, joy and abundance,\u201d said Pictor.<\/p>

The VVAA gallery will present \u201cLucky 13\u201d National Small Works Competition and Exhibition November 1 through the end of the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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