NewsFebruary 7, 2015
The 6th annual Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building. This year's event was the largest yet, selling out at 475 people.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Master of ceremonies, Bob Clubbs, and director of the Jackson R-2 Foundation, Merideth Pobst greet patrons at the start of the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Master of ceremonies, Bob Clubbs, and director of the Jackson R-2 Foundation, Merideth Pobst greet patrons at the start of the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Silent auction items rest on a table during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Silent auction items rest on a table during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Dr. Ron Anderson and Mary Anderson pose for a photo during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Dr. Ron Anderson and Mary Anderson pose for a photo during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


An envelope rests on a table at the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com An envelope rests on a table at the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


The Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Monica and Rex Meyr, left, pose for a photo with Mike and Jamie Harrison during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Monica and Rex Meyr, left, pose for a photo with Mike and Jamie Harrison during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Patrons look over the silent auction table during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Patrons look over the silent auction table during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Martha Fiehler, left, poses for a photo with Bob and Mary Stanley during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Martha Fiehler, left, poses for a photo with Bob and Mary Stanley during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

A sign welcomes patrons to the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A sign welcomes patrons to the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Shelly Weber, left, Samantha Trankler, Shauna Criddle and Lauren Skelton pose for a photo during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Shelly Weber, left, Samantha Trankler, Shauna Criddle and Lauren Skelton pose for a photo during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Jenni and Adam Wachter, left, pose for a photo with Mike and Laura Schemel during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Jenni and Adam Wachter, left, pose for a photo with Mike and Laura Schemel during the Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building.
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The 6th annual Red and Black Affair benefit for the Jackson R-2 Foundation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at the Arena Building. This year's event was the largest yet, selling out at 475 people.

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