The Big Event

COME TO THE FAIR A BIG SUCCESS

The 31st Annual Big Event Weekend has come and gone. What a grand event it was. The food, refreshments, and décor were lovely and the auction was lively and fun. Now it is time to thank all those that make this important event happen.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to those listed below, and we are forever indebted to the artists that make the Bosque Art Center’s Big Event so very unique.

Thank you again,
Leanne Donner and Betty Murdoch
Co-Chairpersons for the Big Event

BIG EVENT COMMITTEE:

Leanne Donner, Betty Murdoch, Ginger Albrecht, Pat Basham, Judy Blue, Linda Bracken, Sally Douglas, Linda Grams, Nancy Harmon, Kathy Harr, Karen Hughes, Joyce Jones, Jan Kieta, Punky Penberthy, John & Darlene Thomas

FRIDAY & SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS:

Bingo Chairwoman:  Kathy Harr

Concession Engineers: Nancy Bratcher, Leanne Donner, Janet Jackson, Betty Murdoch, Deb Tolman

The Four Forks: Wylie Basham, BC Bennett, Rick Douglas, Wally Penberthy

Ashley Abel, Pat Basham, Shelby Basham, Jason Bearden, Sherri Bearden, Summer Bekkelund, Rusty Benefer, Leslie Bennett, Tejal Bhakta, Tracey Byrd, Ashley Byrd, Mayra Castillo, Todd Clift, Julie Conley, Bridget Durham, Martha Erickson, Debra Evans, Gris Griswold, Brian Haenisch, Nancy Harmon, Karen Hughes, Jimmie Hughes, Tina Hyde, Tyler Jenson, Doug Kieta, Jan Kieta, Minerva Lingo, Daisy Lozano, Charles McLean, Linda Meinkowsky, Bobby Meinkowsky, John Mitchell, Damaris Neelley, Danielle Neelley, David Neelley, Rita Patterson, Punky Penberthy, Raleesha Sawyers, Jane Scott, Jermaine Sedberry, Bobby Taylor, Buck Thomason, Dustin Thomasy, Tonya Tunnell, Amanda Villalpando, Lori Whitlow

ARTISTS DONATING ORIGINAL WORK:

Roger Archibald, Steve Atkinson, Gerald Balciar, George Boutwell, John Coleman, Tony Eubanks, Jim Evans, Robert Fobear, Hugh Gaither, Bobbe Gentry, Martin Grelle, Bruce Greene, Betty Graham, Mike Irvin, Greg Kelsey, Randy Meador, Brenda Murphy, William Schneider, Kathy Tate, Lloyd Voges, Jack Walker, Don Weller

AUCTION ITEM DONORS:

Atmos Energy, B.C. & Leslie Bennett, Bestyett, Bob & Billie Black, Bosque Arts Center Board of Directors, Linda Bracken and Linda Mills, Jose Cano, Clifton Floral, Cobb Properties, Dallas Cowboys, Lee & Leanne Donner, Rick & Sally Douglas, Phyllis Gamble & Mechelle Slaughter (Cliftex Theater), The Hott Spot, Bryan and Carole Macaulay Jameson, Roland & Joyce Jones, Bill & Alma Key, Tim Lafu, Mary Macchia, Millsap Processing, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Wally & Punky Penberthy, Rough Creek Lodge, Rountree Appliance, Zac Selden (Texas A&M Archaeology Department), Phillip Simpson (Farmers Insurance), Texas Rural Living, Gerard Thompson, Anonymous Donor

FRIDAY NIGHT DONORS:

Ace – Clifton (Larry Musselman), Ace – Meridian (Dennis Clark), Albrecht’s Pharmacy (Ginger & Gene Albrecht), Barker’s Pharmacy (Ronnie Barker), Pat & Wylie Basham, Charlie & Judy Blue, BJ’s Western Wear (Julie Conley), Blossom Shoppe, Bosque Arts Center, Bosque Arts Center Gift Shop, Brookshire’s – Clifton, Brookshire’s – Meridian,
Cliffview Resort (Dawn & Don Stenmark), Doggie Drop Inn (Helen Hubler), Leanne & Lee Donner, Leah & Rich Douglas, Gathered Things (Susan Frazier & Sidney Thomason), Gloff Motors (Beverly & Wayne Gloff), Heather Scott Home & Design, Horny Toad Bar & Grill, The Hott Spot Salon, Karen & Jimmie Hughes, Jim’s Pizza & Burgers, Johnny’s Place (Johnny Miller), Jan & Doug Kieta, Betty & Bill Murdoch, Main Street—Clifton, MVP, Punky & Wally Penberthy, Red Caboose Winery - Clifton & Meridian, Royal Pizza, Somethin’s Brewing, The Spa at Canyon Oaks, Sulak’s Czech Bakery & Meat Market, Tha Washhouse, Lloyd Voges, Wall’s – Clifton 

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

Sue & Chester Posey, Leslie & BC Bennett, Charlie & Judy Blue, Lee & Leanne Donner, Dick & Susan Frazier, J & H Insurance (Rowland and Janet Jackson), Joyce & Roland Jones, Don & Mary Beth McMahon, Punky & Wally Penberthy, Bob & Marge Schafer, The Orlette Watson Family, Linda B. Bracken - B Back Ranch, Joe & Patricia Coy, BCP Real Estate (Rick and Sally Douglas), Kay & Bob Lane and Jim & Carole Erwin, Bosque Supply Co. (Bill & Betty Murdoch) & Screen Door Inn (Mechelle Slaughter & Phyllis Gamble),  Albrecht’s Pharmacy (Gene & Ginger Albrecht), Wylie & Pat Basham, Tom & Joanne Blossom, Treaty Oak Gallery (Dana Ferguson), Bill & Alma Key, Judy & Steve Wells, Dr. & Mrs. Warren Whitlow



We have made every effort to include everyone who contributed to the Big Event.  But, if there is any oversight on our part, please accept our sincerest apologies.

 2013 

 JOAN SPIELER LIFETIME  

 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

 RECIPIENTS

 Wylie & Pat Basham

The Big Event funds the annual operating budget of the Bosque Arts Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit. The volunteerism, sponsorships, donations, and participation in the fun activities the Big Event committee plans each year keep the BAC thriving.  Each year the Saturday night event includes a wonderful catered dinner and a live auction featuring work by renowned artists, lovely jewelry, and unique trips, events, and  dinners.