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Indy Reads Alphabet Affair fundraiser for adult literacy programs

Gordon Stain, dresses as Freddie Mercury from Queen, right, and Dianne Moneypenny, left, walk in the costume parade at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair, held at the Hyatt Regency, Saturday April 25, 2015. This year's theme was the letter Q.
Gordon Stain, dresses as Freddie Mercury from Queen, right, and Dianne Moneypenny, left, walk in the costume parade at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair, held at the Hyatt Regency, Saturday April 25, 2015. This year's theme was the letter Q.
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Indiana Author John Green and his wife Sarah Urist Green attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Indiana Author John Green and his wife Sarah Urist Green attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Indy Reads Executive Director Travis DiNicola and fiancee Michelle Kwajafa pose for a photo at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Indy Reads Executive Director Travis DiNicola and fiancee Michelle Kwajafa pose for a photo at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Indiana Author John Green and his wife Sarah Urist Green accept the 2015 Literacy Leaders Hall of Fame Award from Executive Director Travis DiNicola.
Indiana Author John Green and his wife Sarah Urist Green accept the 2015 Literacy Leaders Hall of Fame Award from Executive Director Travis DiNicola.
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During their acceptance speech Sarah Urist Green teased her husband about her advanced degree.
During their acceptance speech Sarah Urist Green teased her husband about her advanced degree.
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Ryan Hickey and Rachel Rubenstein volunteer their time at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Ryan Hickey and Rachel Rubenstein volunteer their time at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Artist Quincy Owens and wife Nikki Owens attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Artist Quincy Owens and wife Nikki Owens attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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A group of friends created a group Q-Tip themed costume.This year's theme was the letter Q.
A group of friends created a group Q-Tip themed costume.This year's theme was the letter Q.
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Brittany West, left, Sophie Williams, center, and Patrick Bissonette, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Brittany West, left, Sophie Williams, center, and Patrick Bissonette, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Singing group Late Shift, left to right, Tim Martin, Andrew Myer, Adam Winans, and Bob Kendall, perform at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Singing group Late Shift, left to right, Tim Martin, Andrew Myer, Adam Winans, and Bob Kendall, perform at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Costumed attendees line up for the parade of costumes with the theme of the letter Q.
Costumed attendees line up for the parade of costumes with the theme of the letter Q.
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Indy Reads board member Bethanie Danko, left, and Pam DiNicola, right, pose for a photo at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Indy Reads board member Bethanie Danko, left, and Pam DiNicola, right, pose for a photo at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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David Andrichik and Andria Eckert attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
David Andrichik and Andria Eckert attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Stevi Stoes Kersh, left, and Jason Kersh, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Stevi Stoes Kersh, left, and Jason Kersh, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Oran Day, left, and Saba Siddiki, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Oran Day, left, and Saba Siddiki, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Mark Rob and Ingrid Perdue dress as Question Mark and the Mysterians at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Mark Rob and Ingrid Perdue dress as Question Mark and the Mysterians at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Lanie Lerner, Sara Kondath, and Paul Anderson dress as a quack, qwerty keyboard, and a quake, at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Lanie Lerner, Sara Kondath, and Paul Anderson dress as a quack, qwerty keyboard, and a quake, at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Table centerpieces with the letter Q at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Table centerpieces with the letter Q at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and Indy Reads Board Member, Greg Brophy attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and Indy Reads Board Member, Greg Brophy attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Greg Lineweaver and Tara Lineweaver dress as Don Quixote and a quack, at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Greg Lineweaver and Tara Lineweaver dress as Don Quixote and a quack, at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Bart and Beth Herriman dress as quidditch players at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Bart and Beth Herriman dress as quidditch players at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Deb Neary, left, and Liz Standiforad, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Deb Neary, left, and Liz Standiforad, right, attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Left to right, Anne-Marie Hyatt, Stuart Hyatt, Ben Winters and Diana Winters attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Left to right, Anne-Marie Hyatt, Stuart Hyatt, Ben Winters and Diana Winters attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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David Barnhouse and Heather Givans, owner of Crimson Tate fabric attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
David Barnhouse and Heather Givans, owner of Crimson Tate fabric attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Greg and Hannah Freiherr attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Greg and Hannah Freiherr attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Anna and Clark Kirkman pose in the photo booth at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Anna and Clark Kirkman pose in the photo booth at the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Board member Mary Beth Oakes attends the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Board member Mary Beth Oakes attends the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Roe Wright and Whitney Wolf attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Roe Wright and Whitney Wolf attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Tracy Forner from Wish TV MC's the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Tracy Forner from Wish TV MC's the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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Indiana Author John Green and his wife Sarah Urist Green attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
Indiana Author John Green and his wife Sarah Urist Green attend the annual Indy Reads Alphabet Affair.
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