Auction Updates
In the News: Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild's Crescen Dough Auction includes evening of dinner, Kosmic Mama, more than 500 auction items
Posted on March 26th, 2013
If you think of crashing cymbals as the ultimate crescendo in a work of music, the Crescen Dough Auction could be the equivalent of fundraisers for the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. The HSO Guild is holding its 40th annual event on April 5 in the South Hall Ballrooms of the Von Braun Center, with dinner, music and more than 500 items up for grabs in live and silent auctions.
"The Crescen Dough Auction is a casual, fun-filled evening," Samantha Bentley, who is co-chairing the event along with Beth Wise, said. "With 540 items to be auctioned, there is something for everyone." Items range in value from $20 to $14,500, Bentley said.
In the News: Painted Violin raises money for Huntsville Symphony Orchestra's free Family Concert
Posted on March 1st, 2013
Some instruments aren't for playing. With strings made from hundreds of vintage Swarovski and Czech crystals, the 2013 Painted Violin is meant for admiring - and for raising money so others can enjoy the music of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
The violin, created by Huntsville native Patrick Culpepper, will be auctioned at the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild's 2013 Crescen-Dough Auction on April 5 at the Von Braun Center South Hall ballrooms. The money raised each year from the painted violin project helps pay for the HSO's free family concert, said Samantha Bentley, who is chairing the auction with co-chair Beth Wise.
2013 Painted Violin Society Poster
Posted on February 19th, 2013
Painted Violin Society Unveiling Reception
Posted on February 19th, 2013
The Painted Violin by Patrick Culpepper
The Painted Violin with Artist Photo
2013 Painted Violin Society Poster
The Artist's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Culpepper
HSOG Crescen-Dough Auction Co-Chair, Beth Wise, ServisFirst Bank President, Andy Kattos and Auction Chair, Samantha Bentley
Painted Violin Society Chairman, Ginney McDonald, HSOG President, Linda Akenhead Frances Huffman, HSO Board of Trustees Chair, and Painted Violin Event Chair, Kay Eastin
Kay Eastin and Andy Kattos
Cara Greco and Talitha Yokley
Susan Todd with HSO Board Chairman Frances Huffman
Marketing Director Jennifer Doss and No’Ala Magazine Editor Allen Tomlinson 
Paula Renfroe, ServisFirst Senior Vice President and Joanna Hutchens
The Gardepes with Vice President Private Banking Amanda Weaver
Paula Renfroe with Beth Wise and Samantha Bentley 
Lu Downey and Jean Wessel Templeton
