WHAT: 44th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton
WHEN: October 21, 2011
WHY: To benefit the Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King as they serve families, help rehab homes, restore human dignity and more
WHO: Co-chairs Cathy Inkley and Susy Holmes; fashion coordinator Sean Phillips, the dedicated committees, Angela Vitali, and the parish workers
HIGHLIGHTS: A spectacular runway fashion show narrated by Kathy Ferrara and Guy Phillips, unique boutiques and a savory lunch
10/21/2011
Album ID: 1348252
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Artist's Guild: Beaux Arts Ball
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WHAT: Beaux Arts Ball
WHERE: St. Louis Artist’s Guild
WHEN: October 21, 2011
WHY: To benefit the educational programs, children’s camps, exhibits at the Guild and restoration of the mansion where all the events takes place.
WHO: Shirley Schermer
HIGHLIGHTS: Special recognition of Marian Hungerford - Artist and Guild member who was instrumental in the transformation of #2 Oak Knoll Park from the Museum of Science and Natural History to the St. Louis Artists' Guild. Besides artists-created masks for silent auction suitable for wall hangings, a live auction for an original Peter Max painting and for an original Painting of Clayton Mayor Linda Goldstein (who was a guest) by internationally known Billy O’Donnell.
10/21/2011
Album ID: 1350348
Photos by Charles Barnes
Faithful Friends 2011 Friendraiser
37 photos
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What | Faithful Friends 2011 Friendraiser
Where | Third Degree Glass Factory
When | October 20th
Why | To honor current ‘faithful friends’ and cultivate new adult role models to teach positive values to at-risk youth
Who | Executive Director and event Co-chair Stacey Fitzgerald, Co-char Christina Anastas, and Board President Dan Tarlas
Highlights | Heartfelt impact statements from youth receiving long-term support from the new community program
10/20/2011
Album ID: 1348675
Photos by Carla Falasco
Siteman Cancer & Gateway to Hope
23 photos
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WHAT: Passport to the Cure
WHERE: Saks Fifth Avenue
WHEN: October 19, 2011
WHY: To raise funds for women's cancers
WHO: Co-chairs Victoria Spielberg (Siteman) and Katie Trout (Gateway to Hope); Mueriel Carp, Abbey Groenda, Susan Bushnell, Stacy Abeles, Colleen O'Neill, Saks GM Doug Moss, Cindy Frank
HIGHLIGHTS: Fortune telling, dueling pianos, magician, caricaturist, pop-ups to win, Saks 2% donation of all sales; and Saks donation of 100% of sales from their Key to the Cure T-Shirt, designed by Elie Tahari, to EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund.
10/19/2011
Album ID: 1348222
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Women's Foundation
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WHAT: Making a Difference
WHERE: Frontenac Hilton
WHEN: October 19, 2011
WHY: Raising awareness and dollars to address issues impacting women and girls
WHO: Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and Sponsor Merrill Lynch
HIGHLIGHTS: Internationally recognized speaker, author, donor activist, philanthropist and member of the Pillsbury family, Tracy Gary
10/19/2011
Album ID: 1349046
Photos by Charles Barnes
Missouri History Museum
32 photos
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WHAT: Thomas Jefferson Society Dinner
WHERE: The Museum's Grand Hall
WHEN: October 17, 2011
WHY: To validate leadership from the members in their support to preserve our nation's past history, better our community and create a vibrant future
WHO: President Dr. Robert and Kathy Archibald; chairman Laura Shaughnessy; honorary chairman James H. Howe III; all 7 adult children and their spouses of the honorees Joe and Rosemary Shaughnessy; past honorees, board chairman V. Raymond Stranghoener and Richard Jensen
HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of The Thomas Jefferson Award to Joseph and Rosemary Shaughnessy; performance of Muni Opera singers in Irving Berlin and Irish medleys.
10/17/2011
Album ID: 1346001
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Friends of St. Louis Children's Hospital Carousel Gala
35 photos
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What | Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital Carousel Gala
Where | The Fabulous Fox Theatre
When | October 15th
Why | To benefit ‘Healthy Kids Express’ a program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital that targets the specific and critical needs of children at risk of not receiving timely medical care.
Who | Honorary Chair Louis J. Fusz Jr., Patron Chairs Terry and Alden Pflager, Physician Chair Robert (Bo) Kennedy, MD, General Chairs Lisa Holley and Becky Wood
Highlights | Dining on the Fabulous Fox stage; exclusive live and silent auction items
10/15/2011
Album ID: 1345657
Photos by Carla Falasco
Cancer Support Community
41 photos
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WHAT: Celebration of Hope – A Fete Accompli
WHERE: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
WHEN: October 15, 2011
WHY: To benefit CSC in its support of cancer patients along with their spouses, parents, children and caregivers, as it strives for hope, compassion and survivorship.
WHO: Co-chairs Joan Quicksilver and Carol Voss; Leonard Komen, Al Wiman; honorees David and Thelma Steward, Ron Fromm, Joe Moore; Denise Thimes, Carmen Marc Valvo, Grace Brod, the Bob O'Loughlin families, sponsors and 585 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: Awards presentation, live auction and a gourmet dinner
10/15/2011
Album ID: 1346468
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Laumeier Sculpture Park
36 photos
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WHAT: Vision for the Future
WHERE: Laumeier Sculpture Park
WHEN: October 15, 2011
WHY: Laumeier's 35th Anniversary Gala
WHO: Chairs: Susan Barrett, Margaret McDonald, Kara Pollnow and Honorary Chairs: Dorte Probstein and Mary Ann Srenco
HIGHLIGHTS: Debuting new commissioned work by artist T. Kelly Mason
10/15/2011
Album ID: 1343948
Photos by Charles Barnes
Woman's Place Iris Ball
30 photos
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What | Woman’s Place Iris Ball
Where | St. Francis Xavier College Church Grand Ballroom
When | October 14th
Why | To celebrate the accomplishments of the founding mothers and on-going supporters of Woman’s Place, a drop-in center for survivors of domestic abuse.
Who | KSDK’s Heidi Klaus served as MC, Director Mary Burns welcomed guests, and Sister Irma Kennebeck, FSM, Ruth Beckmann Murray, Ph. D., and Ann Bauer, J.D. were honored for their contributions.
Highlights | Rousing performances by the Webster Groves Jazz Ensemble
10/14/2011
Album ID: 1345554
Photos by Carla Falasco
Grand Center Gala 2011
35 photos
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WHAT: GALA 2011
WHERE: The Sheldon
WHEN: October 14, 2011
WHY: To celebrate 30 years of the Center's work to advance the transformation of the Grand Center District, promote cultural programs and to honor the generosity of the Ameren Corporation
WHO: Ameren CEO Tom Voss; co-chairs Marsha Rusnack and Donna Wilkinson; board president Vincent Schoemehl, Jr., chairman Kenneth Kranzberg, Kelly Weber, Centene representatives, Fred Bronstein, Gene Dobbs Bradford, sponsors and guests
HIGHLIGHTS: A performance of members of the Chamber Music Society: Marc Gordon, Peg Bumb and Patti Wolf; vocalist Kim Massie; and a gift book documenting 30 years of the Center's arts and civic leadership
10/14/2011
Album ID: 1345969
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Missouri State Highway Patrol MASTERS
22 photos
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WHAT: Missouri State Highway Patrol MASTERS
WHERE: Annie Gunn's
WHEN: October 14, 2011
WHY: Community Kick-Off to raise awareness for the Inaugural MASTERS (Missouri State Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) 5-Mile Run/Walk for Remembrance Honoring Sgt. Joe Schuengel
WHO: Beth Knight, Chair
HIGHLIGHTS: The warm ambiance and wonderful cuisine of Annie Gunn's together with the friends and supporters of Sgt. Joe Schuengel and the Missouri State Highway Patrol
10/14/2011
Album ID: 1343836
Photos by Charles Barnes
St. Louis Stimulus Society
37 photos
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WHAT: Luxury for less Savings Showcase
WHERE: Mandarin, Bar Italia Ristorante and Luna Lounge
WHEN: October 13, 2011
WHY: To benefit St. Louis Stimulus Society
WHO: Brett Cervantes, Ron Amein
HIGHLIGHTS: St. Louis' finest luxury products and specialized personal services showcased at Mandarin with cocktails, four-course dinner at Bar Italia Ristorante accompanied by guitarist Vince Martin and the after party at Luna Lounge with electric violinist, Ron Vince, performing.
10/13/2011
Album ID: 1343767
Photos by Charles Barnes
Missouri Botanical Garden - Henry Shaw Dinner
30 photos
for sale
What | Henry Shaw Dinner
Where | Missouri Botanical Garden
When | October 10th
Why | to honor those who have made significant contributions to the mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden
Who | Dr. Peter S. Wyse Jackson awarded the Henry Shaw Medal to Her Royal Highness Princess Basma bint Ali of Jordan
Highlights | mingling with Garden supporters over cocktails in Spoehrer Plaza
10/10/2011
Album ID: 1341458
Photos by Carla Falasco
American Parkinson's Disease Association
36 photos
for sale
WHAT: Guys & Dolls Fashion Show & Luncheon
WHERE: Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet
WHEN: October 10
WHY: To raise funds to locally support research and clinical trials and better the lives of people with Parkinson's disease.
WHO: Executive director Debbie Guyer, Dr. Allison Willis; honorary chairs Lynn and Steve Hurster; Nancy and Mark Kodner and their families; board president Matt LaMartina, Lynda Wiens, Tracy Wright, fashion providers, and emcee Victoria Babu
HIGHLIGHTS: A spectacular runway fashion show with 48 models, Professional Dance Center performers, silent auction and luncheon
10/10/2011
Album ID: 1343703
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Special Education Foundation
19 photos
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WHAT: Ninth Annual Dan McLaughlin Golf Tournament
WHERE: Norwood Hills Country Club
WHEN: October 10
WHY: To benefit children with disabilities through scholarships, camperships, teacher mini-grants, awards, provision of specialized equipment, leadership programs and beyond the classroom endeavors.
WHO: Dan McLaughlin, Diane and Dennis Buhr, Gene McNary, Jennifer Scanlon, Matthew Perlow, Don Davis, Paula Berner, Karen Carter, Barb Prueitt
HIGHLIGHTS: A hole-in-one by Jeff Jordan at the golf tournament, live auction with D-Ann Kimbro, dinner and awards
10/10/2011
Album ID: 1343758
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Pedal the Cause
39 photos
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Approximately 1,300 cyclists and 500 volunteers of all ages participated in the 2nd annual Pedal The Cause, a bike challenge with 100% of donations directed to cancer research at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School Of Medicine and St Louis Children’s Hospital.
10/1/2011
Album ID: 1348370
Peabody Opera House - Grand Re-Opening Gala
140 photos
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What | Opening Night Gala
Where | Peabody Opera House
When | October 1st
Why | To celebrate the re-opening of this freshly restored St. Louis treasure while raising funds for the John L. Trotter Multiple Sclerosis Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
Who | Performing arts enthusiasts, local politicians, and key St. Louis philanthropists gathered for this exclusive affair
Highlights | Performances by Aretha Franklin and Jay Leno
*Images of the interior of the Peabody Opera House, Aretha Franklin, and Jay Leno were shot by Todd Morgan, www.BackBeat-Photography.com*
10/1/2011
Album ID: 1335348
Photos by Carla Falasco
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Red Velvet Ball
35 photos
for sale
WHAT: Red Velvet Ball
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall
WHEN: October 1, 2011
WHY: To support the Orchestra in its mission to enrich people's lives through the power of music
WHO: Conductor David Robertson; president/CEO Fred Bronstein; co-chairs Nancy and Walter Galvin and Vicki and Doug Hill; honorary chairs Sam and Marilyn Fox; guest violinist Itzhak Perlman; Ned Lemkemeier, Concertmaster David halen and 500 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: SLSO's dazzling performance of Mendelssohn's “Symphony No. 4 in A major, op, 90” and Bruch's “Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op. 26” with Itzhak Perlman, dinner and dancing
