GALA DINNER AT CHEZ CELLUCCI'S IN AVALON - May 22, 2010

Our host and hostess - John and Edna Cellucci

If you did not attend the dinner at the Cellucci home, then you missed out on a great dining experience. Not only did Chef John astound us with his cooking, Edna  amazed us with her musical talents along with the rest of their family- daughter Kate and son John.....and John Sr. also sang. They are definitely our answer to the Von Trapp Family!

Not only did the Cellucci family entertain the party goers, Joe Smith, the principle clarinet for the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the AVA Orchestra and the Philly Pops where he has been a member for 31 years, donated his time and talent to the Friends and played throughout the evening. He is shown above with Edna at the piano. We also had party goers sing including Pat Monaghan and Beth Welz and a first time attendee, Vince Mento, wowed us with his singing too.

Friends of the Cellucci's pitched in to help with this delicious dinner and plentiful drinks. Bonnie Smith, Joe's wife, as well as Beth Welz helped get things ready and then kept the food coming......and the bartender, Tom Hobson was great! 

As you can tell by the following pictures, everyone really enjoyed themselves. However, Herb Herman and MaryAnne McGrath proved that the Friends of the Pops' work never ends.........

This was a wonderful affair! The menu featured all varieties of delicious dinner foods with great appetizers, desserts and a flowing bar. We even had a "brochure" cake.

Ginny Cooper gave the party a thumbs up and George Ingram blessed us from above! .....and we are blessed to have such great friends of the Friends of the Ocean City Pops.

          Thanks to all who supported this Friend's fundraiser including those who could not attend but still supported us. We really appreciate your loyalty. Also a special thanks to ShopRite in Marmora for their contribution.