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Sunday, April 28, 2019---Dr. Bartner's Spring Concert, "Final Curtain," Reception
TGLA members attended the annual Spirit of Troy's spring concert, "Final Curtain," in Bovard Auditorium on Sunday. The concert was superb, with many famous guest artists performing. The artists were Tenors Dennis McNeil, Eduardo Villa (a USC alumnus) and Marco Labastida; Jazz and Blues Artist Barbara Morrison; Opera Tenor Felipe Prado: USC School of Dramatic Arts performers Lucy Grebin, Austin Karkowsky, Tristan McIntyre and Cole Slater, who performed "The Room Where It Happens" from "Hamilton;" Trumpeteer David Washburn; and Saxophonist Sal Lozano. The concert ended with the USC Concert Band and the Spirit of Troy performing Dr. Bartner's favorite pieces from each one of his decades as the Director of the Spirit of Troy. FIGHT ON, Spirit of Troy!
After the concert there was a reception for the donors. Trojan Candy gathered all of the TGLA members at Carol Fox's table for this group picture. Standing were Christine Ofiesh, Lois Booth, D'Arcy McLeod, Carol Wright, Ann Palmer, Sandy Johnston, Sharon Dolezal Wood, and Betty Gross. Sitting were Patti Poon, Alli Solum, Carol Fox, Carol Thueson, and Barbara Hance.
What a memorable concert and reception!
Sunday, April 7, 2019---USC Associates Reception for "Sunday in the Park with George"
My husband Jim and I were invited to the "Sunday in the Park with George" musical by the Rossier School of Education. Thank you Dean Karen Gallagher! Before my husband and I went into the theater, we saw Associate Scholar Mahima Varanasi. Mahima and Jim smiled for my picture.
Jim and I really enjoyed the production. Such talented Trojans!
Now it was time to go to the reception in Associates Park. Trojan Candy was looking for any other Trojan Guild of Los Angeles members at the reception.
However, Trojan Candy saw good friend, and official USC Associate's photographer Armando Brown first. Here is his "silly" pose.
Next, Armando and I took a picture of host Mark Hamill with the cast of "Sunday in the Park with George."
Trojan Candy took this picture of Dudley and Patti Poon and my husband Jim. Patti is a TGLA member.
Also at my table were Lai Tan and Genaro Carapia, Matt DeGrushe, Charlene Shimada and Stephen Lucasi
Trojan Candy asked Armando to use my camera to take this picture of friends at the next table. Carol Fox and Yours Truly are TGLA members. The guests standing are ?, Debbie and Tedd Katsogianes, Chris Fox and Yours Truly. Sitting were Carol Fox, Rachel Beal, Mia Arechiga and Walt Greene.
Trojan Candy found one more TGLA member. Judith Harris posed with Town and Gown friend Laurie Molina and another friend.
I also saw TGLA member Linda Waxman and her husband Bob at the reception. I mistakenly thought that I had included the two of them in one of the pictures I took of Half Century Trojans (HCT) for my HCT blog, but I hadn't. Sorry, Linda, I'll make sure to take your picture next year.
On our way out, Trojan Candy took a picture of Senior Executive Director of the USC Associates Adam Bart and Matt Degrushe.
What a memorable performance and a scrumptious dinner.
Sunday, March 31, 2019---TGLA at "Sunday in the Park with George"
It was a hot Sunday, but, when Trojan Candy arrived to take pictures of TGLA members attending our theater event "Sunday in the Park with George," our members were busy socializing.
Theater Event Chair Juel Collins was busy checking in the members, and TGLA President Elect Sandy Johnston was busy giving everyone a scrumptious Sprinkles cupcake. Thank you for your generosity, Sandy!
Sandy then posed with Craig and Liz Matheny, Phil and Bonnie Suffridge and Jerry Ensom.
Milton Hall, Charlene Mundy and Mary Hall were sitting together under a shady tree.
Nearby were Carol Thueson and Barbara Hance.
The Theater Event Chair Juel Collins walked around and posed with Milton and Mary Hall, Louis Byrd and Betty Gross.
Sandy Johnston then joined Juel, Louis and Betty.
Back at the shady tree, Sharon Schmidt posed with Milton.
Suzanne Stillman arrived with her friend Dr. Dean Carlston.
Juel was all over the plaza. Here she is with Faith Palermo, Jerry Ensom, Sandy and Jean Getchell.
New TGLA member Andrea Maxie brought her sister Belinda Holland.
Janet Eddy arrived and posed with Carol Thueson and her guest Bree Moseley.
In the hot sun, Vice Presidents Ways and Means Terri Boyle and Barbara Hance were busy selling products. Such devoted ladies!
Carol Thueson's niece Missy Troy posed with her husband Jeff Troy and Carol.
I found Juel next with JoAnne Polite, Mary Hall, and Christine Ofiesh.
Richard Boyle joined his wife Terri.
Trojan Candy waited for Mary Hall's family to arrive. When they did, I had them pose together at the stairs. They were Viri Perez, Carona Carmona, Christopher Smith, Mary, Johanna Smith and Milton.
Now it was nearly time for the performance to start.
My last picture of the afternoon was of Theater Chair Sherry DeFriese, who posed with Jim and Janet Eddy before they entered the theater.
Enjoy, TGLA ladies!
Thursday, March 21, 2019---TGLA visits the Tournament of Roses House
Trojan Candy arrived a little early at the El Portal Restaurant in Pasadena for our TGLA lunch before our Tournament of Roses House tour.
There were a few ladies sitting at a table already. Naturally, Trojan Candy got to work taking pictures.
Kate Farlow and her guest Lily Cripps smiled for my first picture.
Next, our Treasurer Judy Lieb, Chairwoman of our Special Event Sheila Derrig and our President Mary Hall posed for me.
Then, Kate took this picture of Dudley and Patti Poon, Rosalee Pechersky and Yours truly. Thanks, Kate.
Vice-Presidents Membership Sandi Hamper and Ann Palmer met guest Tanie T. Tran.
Trojan Candy saw six TGLA members together. Sitting were Carol Thueson, Jean Getchell and Cathy Anderson. Standing were Sharon Schmidt, Sheila Derrig and Sharon Dolezal Wood.
Another guest Ann Proctor was with Cheryl Schwartz, Ann Palmer and Anna Liberovsky.
Sherry DeFriese invited Tracey Kugel.
Mary Indenbaum sat by Alnita Dunn.
Juel Collins sat by JoAnne Polite and Nikki Dana.
Trojan Candy finally took a picture of the two Special Event Chairwomen together. Sheila Derrig and Alnita Dunn did a great job!
Patti Madden and Dorothy Conte smiled for me.
Rosalee Pechersky, who really moves around the room, sat next to Cynthia Carli for this picture.
At a front table, D'Arcy McLeod and Sharon Dolezal Wood sat together.
Patti Poon sat by Suzanne Stillman for this picture.
Guest Diane Morgan came a little late and Sandi Hamper greeted her at the front of the room.
Trojan Candy loved the delicious food. Here are our servers.
Tanie Tran modeled the "USC Bracelet" that she designed. Lovely!
Trojan Candy's last picture at the El Portal was of our two Vice Presidents Membership Ann Palmer and Sandi Hampar. They bookended our three prospective new members Ann Proctor, Diane Morgan and Tanie T. Tran.
Now, all of us left the El Portal Restaurant to drive to the nearby Tournament of Roses House.
Trojan Candy took this group picture from the main staircase.
Two other TGLA groups arrived later. I took this picture of Mary Hall, Judy Lieb, Lily Cripps and Kate Farlow in the entry hall.
Trojan Candy had to search for the last TGLA members and sorority sisters who were Sharon Schmidt, Cathy Anderson and Jean Getchell.
Now I could take a few pictures of the Tournament of Roses House.
Here is the entrance.
The living room is ornate.
Here is the dining room.
The staircase is decorated with pictures and trophies.
My last picture for today is of an upstairs room.
What an informative tour for our TGLA Special Event.
After the concert there was a reception for the donors. Trojan Candy gathered all of the TGLA members at Carol Fox's table for this group picture. Standing were Christine Ofiesh, Lois Booth, D'Arcy McLeod, Carol Wright, Ann Palmer, Sandy Johnston, Sharon Dolezal Wood, and Betty Gross. Sitting were Patti Poon, Alli Solum, Carol Fox, Carol Thueson, and Barbara Hance.
My husband Jim and I were invited to the "Sunday in the Park with George" musical by the Rossier School of Education. Thank you Dean Karen Gallagher! Before my husband and I went into the theater, we saw Associate Scholar Mahima Varanasi. Mahima and Jim smiled for my picture.
On our way out, Trojan Candy took a picture of Senior Executive Director of the USC Associates Adam Bart and Matt Degrushe. 
My last picture of the afternoon was of Theater Chair Sherry DeFriese, who posed with Jim and Janet Eddy before they entered the theater.
