Published December 22, 2005 in issue 0451 of the Hook

BY HOOK STAFFERS

Author Avery Chenoweth with boutique boss Cynthia Schroeder

Gratuitous nighttime Rotunda photo

Descendents of James Madison picnic at Montpelier in June.

Puddles, a basenji mix, catches some rays on the front steps of Boutique Boutique on the Downtown Mall.

Nineteen-year-old Hilary Duff fan Mary Fitzgerald wins front row tickets to see her idol.

Art lovers Marilyn and Paul Wright visit with Jon Golden at an art opening for renowned photographer William Allard.

Will and Nan Marsh enjoy Halloween on the Lawn.

Anne Beattie and Lincoln Perry celebrate the publication of their first book together.

Contra dance is fun for all.

This kudzu doesn't stand a chance against the members of the Outdoor Adventure Social Club.

--PHOTOS BY DAVE MCNAIR, SUSAN ANSPACH, HAWES SPENCER, LAUREN BROOKS

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