Christmas party a hit

The Guild Christmas party Dec. 16 at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery featured great food, drink, conversation and music. More than 70 Guild and family members and guests attended the celebration, complete with humor, live music and door prizes.

Thanks to the Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Interdenominational Singers for their contribution. The group was larger than ever yet remained perfectly in key, an outstanding achievement.

And, huge props to Jeff Simon’s Desk for a rousing and memorable performance. Among the Guild members in the band: Aaron Besecker, Charles Lewis, Jeff Miers and Joseph Popiolkowski. A facebook group page for the band has subsequently been put up in their honor. You can watch a video of the group’s set below.

See you next year. Finally, thanks again to everyone who helped plan the party, especially organizer Tricia Clark.

(Photos by Geoff Nason and Tricia Clark)

Aaron Besecker belts out leads vocals on a tune.
Aaron Besecker belts out leads vocals on a tune.
Charles Lewis steps forward for a guitar solo with drummer Jeff Miers and Joseph Popiolkowski in the background.
Charles Lewis steps forward for a guitar solo with drummer Jeff Miers and Joseph Popiolkowski in the background.
A group from Editorial enjoys the festivities.
A group from Editorial enjoys the festivities.
A group enjoying the party takes time to pose for a photo.
A group enjoying the party takes time to pose for a photo.

Jeff Simon’s Desk performs at the Buffalo Newspaper Guild’s holiday party from Joe Pops on Vimeo.