Virginia Waring International Piano Competition (Formerly the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition)

Black and White Ball a Huge Success! »

The Black and White Ball honoring Carlo Ponti, Jr. was a huge success.  Thank you to our fabulous co-chairs Peggy Cravens, Mark Adams, Jerry Benston and Chuck Monell. Over 400 people feasted at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa last February 8, 2008.  Carlo was "roasted" by his younger brother, Edoardo.  2007 Junior Concerto Winner, Colton Peltier (who just turned 13) played Chopin's Impromptu Fantasie and Liszt's Mephisto Waltz.  Tony Rose and His Orchestra provided dinner and dance music, and the dance floor was never empty. Left Photo: Jerry Benston, Virginia Waring, Peggy Cravens, Mark Adams, Chuck Monell.  Right photo: Colton Peltier, Virginia Waring, Carlo Ponti, Jr.