
The Center for the Arts was
founded by Alan and Adrianne St. George as part of an initiative
to support cultural and community groups in Savanna, IL.
ALAN ST. GEORGE is the owner
of Facemakers
Incorporated, the largest manufacturer of animal and
mascot costumes in the United States. A talented sculptor
and artist, Mr. St. George also worked with his wife to restore
and expand their home, Havencrest Castle, over the past thirty
years in a manner in keeping with their mission statement
of creating an example of the way American aristocracy lived
at the turn-of-the-century.
ADRIANNE ST. GEORGE was a
noted society hostess known for hosting beautiful and elaborate
dinner parties and events. One guest said, "When Mrs.
St. George entered a room, the lights and music went on,
and when she left, they went out."
In addition to her hostessing
duties, Mrs. St. George also authored an autobiography, A
Very Special Person, and a book of etiquette, Millennial
Manners. She illustrated
a series of children's books for Dr. Vickery of Lena, Illinois,
and wrote, produced and starred in a children's fairytale, The
Day the Queen of Cold Got a Facelift. As part of her
charity work, she was the original founding member of the
Carroll County Humane Society.
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| Adrianne
and Alan St. George. |
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| The St.
Georges at a party in their home, Havencrest Castle. |
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| A portrait
of the St. Georges' 10th wedding anniversary. |
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| Adrianne
and Alan St. George taking bows in Enchantment: Obsidian! |
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| The St.
Georges at their Christmas 2003 dinner. |
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The St.
Georges and a young friend during the Persian Pearl Gala
celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. |
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The St.
Georges as the Phantom and Christine,
performing scenes from Phantom of the Opera in Enchantment:
Obsidian! |
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| The St.
Georges during the production of Enchantment: Obsidian! |
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| The St.
Georges with actor Joe Mantegna. |
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| The St.
Georges with author George Eels. |
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| Adrianne
St. George with Sarah Brightman. |
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| In peacock
guise. |
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| A rhapsody
in red in green. |
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| The shining
star of the Center. |
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