Page 44 - the NOISE March 2014

Row 1: Wing Ding Artist of the Year, Erica Fareio poses in front of Mergence and says “Getting the water just right is one of the best parts of painting the river”; 2) Kate Waters & Lauren Berutich, “Coordinators of Joy,” made sure guests enjoyed the gyros while Flagstaff Chocolate Co. donated the sweets; 3) WHALE board member Bronze Black banters with an es- teemed guest.
Row 2: The auditorium resounded with folksy vibrations by an ensemble of musicians singing “Don’t Dam the Colorado”; 2) These two bidders min- gled & awaited the auction results.
Row 3: WHALE Director Dan Hall & member Pat Phillips held the tables attention; 2) Tammy Bird & Becky Siegel, cosmic sisters, reveled in the event; 3) Mac Fairley, WHALE mem- ber & proud father of Mcwane Fairley, geo-engineering NAU alumni.
Row 4: Synrgy blessed the evening with their homegrown reggae stylings at the Green Room. 1 top) Dallas Scott cozies up to Scotty Kranzberg bassist;
1 bottom) Avid Fan Mike poses with Brian Zach lyricist & keyboard wiz- ard; 2) Guitarist Chase Larue & Brian Zach set an Ire mood with a tune from the new Summertime EP; 4) Daniel Grantz laying down the beats 5) The night turned into a birthday celebra- tion when an esteemed hoi polloi pho- tographer took the stage.
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