WHAT: City Academy's Art Dash
WHERE: Soulard Preservation Hall
WHEN: Feb. 26, 2011
WHY: To raise funds for the Academy's Scholarship Program
WHO: Don Danforth III, president & co-founder; Nancy Ritzel, emcee McGraw Milhaven, Stuart Millner, Marty McElwain, co-chairs Amy Dove, Barbara Dandesman, Ellen Pace and Lucinda Santiage; Erin Bode, Barbara Flunker and 200 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: Live and silent auctions, display of creative work from 125 local artists, and a playful art dash where supporters bid for and claimed a favorite piece of original art to take home.
2/26/2011
Album ID: 1186501
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
21 photos
for sale
WHAT: Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc
Justice for All Ball.
WHERE: Chase Khorassan Room
WHEN: Feb. 26, 2011
WHY: To help provide high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in Eastern Missouri.
WHO: Co-chairs Monica Hans and Jessica Martin; executive director and general counsel Daniel Glazier; Nancy Snow, Ball founders Tom (Jill) Lang, Gerald Ortbals, and the hon. Richard Teitelman; Brenda Glick, Reuben Shelton, honorary chairs Sue and Bob Brownlee, and 680 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: Memorial tribute to the late Shannon Dodson, Ball auction co-chair; Mardi Gras decorations, gourmet dinner and dancing with the Dogtown Allstars.
2/26/2011
Album ID: 1186874
Photos by Margaret Rambo
The Women's Safe House
31 photos
for sale
What: The Women’s Safe House’s Tropical Nights Gala
Where: Windows Off Washington
When: February 26, 2011
Why: to raise funds for St. Louis’ oldest, largest domestic violence shelter for women and children
Who: Chair Ashley George Gill, Honorary Chair Carol Daniel (host of Great Day St. Louis on KMOV)
Highlights: a heartfelt testimonial given by a thriving survivor of domestic abuse who once lived at The Women’s Safe House with her children
2/26/2011
Album ID: 1182659
Photos by Carla Falasco
Kids in the Middle
28 photos
for sale
WHAT: Kids in the Middle's Swirl, Sniff & Sip
WHERE: Third Degree Glass Factory
WHEN: Feb. 25, 2011
WHY: To help fund counseling services for children “in the middle” of their parents' divorce
WHO: Margo Green, chair; Lindsey Bernaix, Lisa Prinster Messey, Judy Rubin, Sara Stoessel, Randi Naughton, executive director Judy Berkowitz, and 200 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: Glass blowing demonstration, Party Pics to Go, premier wines and beer tasting, and auctions.
2/25/2011
Album ID: 1186775
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Clayton Child Center & Clayton Academy
29 photos
for sale
What: 14th Annual Clayton Child Center & Clayton Academy Auction
Where: Clayton Child Center
When: February 25, 2011
Why: to support youth programming at the two entities
Who: Executive Director Barbara E. Geno, Auction Chairs Ryan & Adrienne Davis, President of the Board of Trustees Peter and wife Middy Perkins
Highlights: live acoustic guitar by Celia Shacklett
2/25/2011
Album ID: 1182614
Photos by Carla Falasco
Keystone St. Louis - Winter Happy Hour
20 photos
for sale
What: Keystone St. Louis’ Winter Happy Hour
Where: Felix’s in Dogtown
When: February 24, 2011
Why: To support the Belle Center – a non-profit serving children with disabilities and their families
Who: New Keystone President, Kwofe Coleman, and VP, Jaime Sitton
Highlights: Networking with St. Louis’ up-and-coming ‘young friends’ while supporting a great cause
2/24/2011
Album ID: 1182589
Photos by Carla Falasco
Clayton Century Foundation
34 photos
for sale
To celebrate Ralph Clayton’s 223rd birthday on 2-23.
2/23/2011
Album ID: 1188696
Photos by Charles Barnes
Boy's Hope Girl's Hope Trivia Night
24 photos
for sale
WHAT: Boys Hope Girls Hope Trivia Night
WHERE: Saint Louis University High School
WHEN: February 12, 2011
WHY: To raise funds to help end the string of poverty for area youth and to provide outreach to more students in after school programs
WHO: Associate board president Matt Haywood; emcee Matt Sebek; development director Jan Wacker; Meredith and Josh Boggess, Jim and Karen Castellano; executive director Brian Hipp, Bernie Schweiss and 560 other guests - many of whom were young professionals.
HIGHLIGHTS: The gym was filled with table groups of supporters who brought their own food with drinks provided. Trivia questions were presented on a wide screen. A table captain served as the recorder. The table of Meredith and Josh Boggess achieved the highest score and retained the trophy they won last year.
2/12/2011
Album ID: 1177803
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Wyman Center - Orange Carpet Gala
40 photos
for sale
What: Orange Carpet Gala
Where: Palladium St. Louis
When: February 12, 2011
Why: To share the life-changing effect that Wyman programs have on young people in St. Louis and to raise funds so that young people from disadvantaged circumstances may become economically self-sufficient, leaders in their communities, and break the cycle of poverty.
Who: Corporate Chair Warner Baxter - President & CEO of Ameren Missouri, and Honorary Chair John McHugh - Retired LMS Co-Owner, Co-Founder, COO & CFO
Highlights: Wyman service recipient Drew Mizell belted out a tune for all dinner guests to enjoy.
2/12/2011
Album ID: 1199615
Photos by Carla Falasco
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Wine & Beer Tasting
33 photos
for sale
WHAT: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Wine & Beer Tasting
WHERE: Sally S. Levy Opera Center
WHEN: February 11, 2011
WHY: To benefit the professional development programs for emerging artists at OTSL
WHO: Co-chairs Heidi and Win Reed, Caroline and Fritz Zaegel, General Director Tim and Kara O'Leary; Young Friends chair Mary Ann Srenco; Randy and Veronica McDonnell, Addie and Willie Tompkins, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and other sponsor representatives, Lynn and Doug Yaeger, Drew Yaeger, Pam and Jim Krekeler, Marcia and Joe Ambrose and 300 guests.
2/11/2011
Album ID: 1186749
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Town & Style Launch Party
59 photos
for sale
WHAT | Launch party for Town & Style
WHERE | Chase Park Plaza
WHEN | Feb.8, 2011
WHY | To celebrate the inaugural issue of St. Louis' exciting, new, community paper
WHO? | Publisher Lauren Rechan, editor Dorothy Weiner, media celebs John Carney, Patrick Murphy and Charlie Brennan, Charlene Bry, Roberta Cohen and many other well-wishers
HIGHLIGHTS | A preview of the first issue, which was released to the public the next day.
2/8/2011
Album ID: 1176216
Photos by carla falasco & thomas warwick
Lighting the Way – Doorways RED 2011
23 photos
for sale
WHAT: Lighting the Way – Doorways RED 2011
WHERE: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
WHEN: February 5, 2011
WHY: To fund Doorways' housing programs for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS
WHO: Chairs Richard and Kathie Winter, Carol and Tom Voss; Lynne Cooper, president; Charlie Brennan, emcee; Chuck Miller, board chair; D-Ann Kimbro, auctioneer; Terry Crow, Richard and Christine Pennell, Bryan Young, Amy and Amrit Gill, John Russell, Darryl Redhage, Jim Timmerberg,
500 guests and more.
HIGHLIGHTS: Entertainment by Dr. Zhivegas; extension of gratitude to Ameren Missouri, Centene, Edward Jones, Express Scripts and other sponsors whose support enables individuals to have a quality life.
