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Over the years October Gallery has sponsored art shows and expos in
cities across the nation. The Gallery has participated in many beneft art
CTOBER auctions, events and functions since it opened in 1985. Here are some
photographed highlights of the past 20 years:
G ALLERY ’S
DIARY
Auctions and Bill Russell is still the MAN!
fundraisers are good
ways to help others
and brand OG.
Dr. J. and I do the
auction thing.
From left to right: Auctioneer Mercer Redcross, Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, a
Converse representative and Bill Russell at the Dr. J. Foundation auction.
I remember OG did the Dr. J. beneft
auction…I was a little nervous. Oprah,
Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Russell and all
these big names were in the audience. I
was the auctioneer. When I put the frst
item up for bid, Mary Mason shouted out,
“Mercer, take it easy. I bid a thousand
dollars.” Just hearing her voice relaxed me
and we went on to have a very successful
304 Philadelphia radio personality Mary Mason night.
Mary, thanks for all you have done for OG.
—Mercer Redcross
304 305
Over the years October Gallery has sponsored art shows and expos in
cities across the nation. The Gallery has participated in many beneft art
CTOBER auctions, events and functions since it opened in 1985. Here are some
photographed highlights of the past 20 years:
G ALLERY ’S
DIARY
Auctions and Bill Russell is still the MAN!
fundraisers are good
ways to help others
and brand OG.
Dr. J. and I do the
auction thing.
From left to right: Auctioneer Mercer Redcross, Julius “Dr. J.” Erving, a
Converse representative and Bill Russell at the Dr. J. Foundation auction.
I remember OG did the Dr. J. beneft
auction…I was a little nervous. Oprah,
Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Russell and all
these big names were in the audience. I
was the auctioneer. When I put the frst
item up for bid, Mary Mason shouted out,
“Mercer, take it easy. I bid a thousand
dollars.” Just hearing her voice relaxed me
and we went on to have a very successful
304 Philadelphia radio personality Mary Mason night.
Mary, thanks for all you have done for OG.
—Mercer Redcross
304 305
