WHAT: Zoofari: Tigers at Twilight
WHERE: Saint Louis Zoo
WHEN: June 17, 2011
WHY: To benefit the Zoo and its conservation efforts locally and world-wide.
WHO: Dr. Jeffrey Bonner, Melody Noel, Jan and Rand Goldstein, Drew and Denise Franz,
Walter and Nancy Galvin, Wells Fargo Advisors and other supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: Creatively attired guests grazed on specialty food and drinks from scores of premier restaurants, bars and caterers, and shopped a one-of-a-kind silent auction. Featured performers were The O-Jays, Fabulous Motown Revue, Charles Glenn, Electric Soul, Groove Thang, Griffin and the Gargoyles. Always a delight were the animals, birds and other “residents” of the Zoo.
6/24/2011
Album ID: 1274654
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Heartland Bank Open House
18 photos
for sale
WHAT: Open House
WHERE: Heartland Bank – Ladue Banking Center
WHEN: June 23, 2011
WHY: To welcome Tony Bommarito as the newly elected Mayor of Ladue
WHO: Larry Schiffer and Tony Bommarito
HIGHLIGHTS: A lovely get-together with friends and supporters.
6/23/2011
Album ID: 1282266
Photos by Charles Barnes
Places For People
25 photos
for sale
WHAT: Get Your MOTO Running fundraiser
WHERE: The Moto Museum in Grand Center
WHEN: June 18, 2011
WHY: To help finance partnership with individuals living with mental illness on their journey toward recovery.
WHO: Alison and John Ferring, Executive director Joe Yancey, Laura Lock, Chris Kreutz, Gen and Joe Frank, Francie Broderick, and 200 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: A creative costume contest, artistry by Jennifer Hayes, dancing and LaDeDa Entertainment with Lenny Klinger's Galaxy Band.
6/18/2011
Album ID: 1272807
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Block Party
17 photos
for sale
WHAT: Block Party
WHERE: The Gills - University Hills
WHEN: June 18, 2011
WHY: Why Not!
WHO: University Hills Women’s League
HIGHLIGHTS: Neighbors being neighborly in a tropical themed party on a beautiful June evening.
6/18/2011
Album ID: 1273490
Photos by Charles Barnes
American Cancer Society - Party at the Plaza
37 photos
for sale
What | American Cancer Society – Party at the Plaza
Where | The Plaza in Clayton
When | June 16th
Why | To acknowledge event sponsors for the Celebaroo Gala during an informal award presentation, and to stir excitement for the “urban cowboy” themed event taking place August 6th at the Kemp Auto Museum.
Who | Members of the Underwriting Committee Cindy Bates, Linda Van Dillen, Stephanie Oliver, and Jane Zeiser, and Advisory Board Chairwoman Liz Zimmerman thanked sponsors and those working to ensure the event’s success.
Highlights | Socializing with the movers and shakers behind Celebaroo over crisp cocktails and delightful appetizers. Attendees enjoyed an exclusive viewing of a newly finished unit at the Plaza in Clayton.
6/16/2011
Album ID: 1271279
Photos by Carla Falasco
Webster University Donor Appreciation
28 photos
for sale
WHAT: Donor Apreciation Bar-B-Que
WHERE: Home of the President Dr. Elizabeth and Dr. Paul Stroble
WHEN: June 15, 2011
WHY: To honor supporters who help foster the University's educational programs; to project future goals in military leadership, continued international education, global citizenship, trade relationships, student exchange and more.
WHO: Dr. Neil George, Peter and Alice Sargent, Bob Holden, Dr. David Wilson, Maurice and Brenda Newberry, Marilyn Fox, Pam and Mel Brown, students and friends
HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor fun with bluegrass music from the “Red-Haired Boys,” a seated buffet under a cozy tent and perfect weather.
6/15/2011
Album ID: 1275936
Photos by Margaret Rambo
“Climatron and Cocktails” Tropical Happy Hour
36 photos
for sale
WHAT: “Climatron and Cocktails” Tropical Happy Hour
WHERE: Missouri Botanical Garden
WHEN: June 14, 2011
WHY: Mix and mingle with other young professionals inside the Climatron’s lush tropical rain forest.
WHO: The Young Friends of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Young Friends of St. Louis Public Radio
HIGHLIGHTS: A spectacular evening after a daunting downpour, specialty tropical cocktails provided by Purus Vodka, a chance for MoBoGa to advance its mission “to discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life,” as well as an opportunity to increase awareness of and promote St. Louis Public Radio.
6/14/2011
Album ID: 1273445
Photos by Charles Barnes
Circus with a Purpose
12 photos
for sale
WHAT: Circus with a Purpose
WHERE: Circus Flora
WHEN: June 12, 2011
WHY: To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry
WHO: Event Co-Chairs Michelle Librach, Jessica Phillips and Don Eisenberg
HIGHLIGHTS: The intimate excitement and thrill that can only be found in the happy confines of the One-Ring Circus.
6/12/2011
Album ID: 1273337
Photos by Charles Barnes
Best Seats in the House
31 photos
for sale
WHAT: Best Seats in the House
WHERE: Paddy O’s
WHEN: June 11, 2011
WHY: A celebration of life in memory of Gert vonGontard, a very special young man who was taken from us too soon, that also happened to support St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Hematology and Oncology (Hemoc) Clinic.
WHO: Philip, Amy and Liesel vonGontard
HIGHLIGHTS: Cocktails, a great buffet, music from Miles Station and a promise kept to Gert by Amy and Philip to help raise money for the most comfortable treatment chairs available for kids being served by the Hematology and Oncology Clinic.
6/11/2011
Album ID: 1272515
Photos by Charles Barnes
Access Academies
29 photos
for sale
Chase-Park Plaza
6/8/2011
Album ID: 1271257
Photos by Charles Barnes
Arts & Education Council - A Night At the Opera
30 photos
for sale
What: Night at the Opera
Where: Opera Theatre of St Louis
When: June 8
Why: Arts and Education Council invited guests to Opera Theatre of St Louis for the performance of Pelleas and Melisande, which was under written by Barbara B. Goodman.
6/7/2011
Album ID: 1281800
Photos by Bill Barrett
Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club
29 photos
for sale
WHAT: Recognition of Mary Ann Lee for her $1 million gift to establish the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Education and Career Development Program Fund, and Emerson for its $500,000 gift for technology programs for teen Club members.
WHERE: HHB & GC-Sportsman's Park Unit
WHEN: June 7, 2011
WHY: To utilize the gifts to address the academic needs of more than 4,500 Club kids each year.
Programs include after-school homework labs, one-on-one tutoring, computer instruction and technology, career planning and job readiness – all part of the comprehensive youth development approach employed by the Club.
WHO: Mary Ann Lee, Bob Cox, senior VP, Emerson Electric Co.; Matthew Stewart, Missouri State Youth of the Year; Dr. Flint Fowler, Club president; Barry Upchurch, board chair; Stephanie Garvey.
HIGHLIGHTS: Matthew Stewart's stirring speech and standing ovation; honorees receiving their awards, facility tours, reception
6/7/2011
Album ID: 1266887
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis Golf Dinner & Auction
31 photos
for sale
What | Ronald McDonald Charities of Metro St. Louis Golf Dinner & Auction
Where | Meadowbrook Country Club
When |June 5th
Why | To raise funds for the Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms that provide a home-away-from-home for families with seriously ill children receiving care at St. Louis Metropolitan area hospitals.
Who | More than 450 supporters attended; Derek Glanvill, COO of McCarthy Building Companies, accepted the Denny C. Ahal award.
Highlights | An extensive silent auction, cocktails, and exquisite dinner.
6/5/2011
Album ID: 1264195
Photos by Carla Falasco
The Frank Lloyd Wright House
19 photos
for sale
WHAT: Celebration of Wright's 144th birthday; the 10th anniversary of the house as a museum; the Monumental Miniatures exhibition in Kirkwood
WHERE: Ebsworth Park in Kirkwood
WHEN: June 5, 2011
WHY: To support projects, programs, and the preservation and maintenance of The Frank Lloyd Wright House
WHO: Joanne Kohn, Laura Meyer; co-chairs Sally Pinckard and Marilyn Vollet; Jane Shapleigh, Barney Ebsworth
HIGHLIGHTS: An exhibition of the architectural miniature buildings from private collections; a concert of classics from the American Songbook, featuring Erin Bode and her group; SLSO's David Halen with members of the Symphony, and party fare with gelato and birthday cake.
6/5/2011
Album ID: 1266867
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Urban League Young Professionals Gala
34 photos
for sale
What | Urban League Young Professionals Gala
Where | Renaissance St. Louis Hotel – Airport
When | June 4th
Why | To celebrate some of St. Louis’ finest young men and women who have made a measurable impact on their community.
Who | Honorees included Craig Glover, Steven Harris, and Danielle Lee who were recognized as Young Professionals of the Year. Also Suesan Daily and Kimberly Burke were acknowledged as Members of the Year.
Highlights | Networking opportunities over cocktails, dinner, and live entertainment at a rocking after party.
6/4/2011
Album ID: 1264081
Photos by Carla Falasco
Whole Kids Outreach Dinner Auction
33 photos
for sale
6/3/2011
Album ID: 1281126
Photos by Bill Barrett
Craft Alliance Fashion Lab
43 photos
for sale
WHAT: FENDI
WHERE: The home of Susan & David Sherman
WHEN: June 1, 2011
WHY: To showcase the FENDI Fall 2011 collection
WHO: Craft Alliance Fashion Lab
HIGHLIGHTS: The first time ever that FENDI has come to St. Louis and a Who's Who in St. Louis with models, Champagne and five FENDI reps.
6/1/2011
Album ID: 1261396
Photos by Charles Barnes
Heitmann Party
28 photos
for sale
WHAT: Spring Time Celebrations
WHERE: Moto Museum
WHEN: May 28, 2011
WHY: A graduation from college, a 25th wedding anniversary and a 50th birthday!
WHO: The Heitmann’s
HIGHLIGHTS: Friends, family and donations to Our Little Haven in lieu of gifts.
