NewsFebruary 17, 2017

The Dingeldein Gala, established to honor artistic achievements which impact the cultural enrichment of the community, was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.

Roseanne Whitlow-Greenwood makes conversation with other guests at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Roseanne Whitlow-Greenwood makes conversation with other guests at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Chris Wubbena and Jerry Ford show off their footwear during the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Chris Wubbena and Jerry Ford show off their footwear during the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Brodrick Twiggs and Beverly Reece entertain guests with a performance of "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers during the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Brodrick Twiggs and Beverly Reece entertain guests with a performance of "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers during the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Bonnie Majors and Vance Combs accept the Friend of the Arts Award on behalf of Sue Burton Cole at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Bonnie Majors and Vance Combs accept the Friend of the Arts Award on behalf of Sue Burton Cole at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Chris Wubbena gives his acceptance speech after receiving the Otto F. Dingeldein Award at the Dingeldein Gala, which was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Chris Wubbena gives his acceptance speech after receiving the Otto F. Dingeldein Award at the Dingeldein Gala, which was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Guests listen to Chris Wubbena's acceptance speech at the Dingeldein Gala, which was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Guests listen to Chris Wubbena's acceptance speech at the Dingeldein Gala, which was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Chris Wubbena gives his acceptance speech after receiving the Otto F. Dingeldein Award at the Dingeldein Gala, which was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Chris Wubbena gives his acceptance speech after receiving the Otto F. Dingeldein Award at the Dingeldein Gala, which was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Vance Combs, Bonnie Majors, Joni Hand, Jerry McCearley and Sara Moore pose with the Friends of the Arts Award. The award was given to Sue Burton Cole, who was unable to attend the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Vance Combs, Bonnie Majors, Joni Hand, Jerry McCearley and Sara Moore pose with the Friends of the Arts Award. The award was given to Sue Burton Cole, who was unable to attend the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Jerry McCearley, Chris Wubbena, Joni Hand and Sara Moore pose with the Otto F. Dingeldein Award at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Jerry McCearley, Chris Wubbena, Joni Hand and Sara Moore pose with the Otto F. Dingeldein Award at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Don Jung, Chris Wubbena, Jerry Ford, and Claudia Ruediger pose for a photo at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
Don Jung, Chris Wubbena, Jerry Ford, and Claudia Ruediger pose for a photo at the Dingeldein Gala, hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. (Ben Matthews)
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The Dingeldein Gala, established to honor artistic achievements which impact the cultural enrichment of the community, was hosted by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on February 17, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.

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