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IN FOCUS: Sherwood Anderson Exhibit Reception at WKRAC

10.18.2005

At the opening reception for the exhibit, Doris Fleenor arrived in a 1920s era Charleston costume.
At the opening reception for the exhibit, Doris Fleenor arrived in a 1920s era Charleston costume.
The three-month-long Sherwood Anderson Festival kicked off in September with several events, including an opening reception for an exhibit of modern art at William King Regional Arts Center in Abingdon, VA.

The Festival offers exhibitions, tours, lectures, dramatizations, music and dance performances, readings, and more. For a schedule of events, click on FESTIVAL SCHEDULE


Matt and Tracey Mangold share a quiet moment. Matt is the Arts Center's curator of fine art.


Barbara Chavatel, left, and Mary Dudley, catch up on the latest news.


Jennifer Wagner, left, Quinn Hawkesworth and Bob Vessey enjoyed the exhibition.


From left, Dr. Pete Mowbray and wife Bobbie visit with Judge Isaac Freeman and wife Alice.


Sean O'Sullivan, center, and Dee and Robert Sproll enjoy the reception.

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