WHAT: Hiram W. Leffingwell Awards & Hat Luncheon
WHERE: World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park
WHEN: June 7, 2012
WHY: To help fund ongoing maintenance and educational programs for the park
WHO: Co-chairs Ida Early and Debra Hollingsworth; executive director Leslie Hoffarth; Jane McAtee, Steve Finerty, Linda Hall, Kathy Osborn, Mayor Francis Slay, emcee Jasmine Huda of KMOV-TV and 1,200 lavishly-crowned supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of the Leffingwell Award to Todd Epsten (in memoriam) and Sue McCollum; Wells Fargo Advisors hat winners in romantic, whimsical, vintage and couture categories; Tiffany's Blue Bag & Mark Hurd raffle drawings and picture-perfect weather.
6/7/2012
Album ID: 1486166
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Arts & Education Council Donor Reception
15 photos
for sale
What | Arts & Education Council Donor Reception
Where | Opera Theatre of St. Louis
When | June 6th
Why | To acknowledge the extraordinary arts patrons who “keep art happening” in partnership with this privately funded organization that reaches a 16 county bi-state area of St. Louis.
Who | President Cynthia A. Prost and Board Chair Michael W. Weisbrod welcomed guests, Board Secretary Barbara B. Goodman sponsored the reception
Highlights | Timothy O’Leary, General Director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, offered a rousing preview of Mozart’s romantic comedy Cosě Fan Tutte before guests were treated to the opera.
What | 27th Annual Cassidy Turley/Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction
Where | Meadowbrook Country Club
When | June 3rd
Why | To support families with seriously ill children who receive comfort, care, and a "home-away-from-home" at the Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms in St. Louis
Who | Co-chairs Scott Bazoian and Steve Fahrig greeted guests; President Dan Harbaugh and Board President Larry Carrico thanked new and on-going supporters
Highlights | Enticing live and silent auctions including trips to Manhattan, Telluride, The British Virgin Islands, San Diego, and more
6/3/2012
Album ID: 1483968
Photos by Carla Falasco
First Annual "Muni" Awards & Installation Ceremony
31 photos
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What | First Annual “Muni” Awards & Installation Ceremony
Where | Kemp Auto Museum
When | May 31st
Why | To install the new St. Louis County Municipal League officers and present the 2012 “Muni” Awards
Who | KSDK NewsChannel 5 Sports Director Rene Knott served as emcee, Webster Groves Mayor and Communications Committee Chairwoman Gerry Welch welcomed attendees, City of Glendale Mayor and immediate past President Rich Magee installed the new officers, City of Florissant Mayor and current President Thomas P. Schneider offered remarks, City of Oakland Mayor and retiring President Paul Marti was acknowledged, Executive Director Tim Fischesser mingled with guests
Highlights | Rubbing elbows with a room full of mayors and local leaders; live performances by Red Tape and Chamber Jazz
5/31/2012
Album ID: 1482697
Photos by Carla Falasco
Circus Flora Fantasy Fundraiser
34 photos
for sale
WHAT: Flora's Magical Night in Camelot
WHERE: Big Top Tent
WHEN: May 25, 2012
WHY: To support Circus Flora's Artistic and Educational programs
WHO: Co-chairs Tom and Carol Voss, David Brown and Cate McDonald; artistic director and producer David and Laura Balding; Nicole Nelson, Rachel McCalla; executive director Joel and Jamie Emery; Peter and Gail Bunce, emcee Debbie Monterrey; Kate Poss-Morency and supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: Mark Howald's oral auction, fascinating performances from human and animal performers, succulent food stations, and dancing in the Big Top's performance circle.
5/25/2012
Album ID: 1480223
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Jewish Community Center - Beauty and the Feast
24 photos
for sale
What | Beauty & The Feast
Where | Staenberg Family Complex at the Jewish Community Center
When | May 23rd
Why | to support the Jewish Community Center’s Senior Meals Program that provides opportunities for socialization, nutrition, and recreation in a vibrant, supportive environment for the Jewish and greater St. Louis community
Who | Alice Ludmer served as event chair and Rena Abrams presided as mistress of ceremonies
Highlights | Nordstrom Galleria’s Personal Stylist Manager, Steven Batters, and Assistant Personal Stylist Manager, Koree Brulotte, presented the latest trends in fashion and cosmetics after a delicious dinner catered by Kitchen J.
5/23/2012
Album ID: 1477733
Photos by Carla Falasco
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
33 photos
for sale
WHAT: The National Dubman Memorial Golf Tournament
WHERE: Lake Forest Country Club
WHEN: May 21, 2012
WHY: To benefit APDA
WHO: Tournament chairman Brook Dubman of Carol House Furniture; executive director Deborah Guyer; medical director Dr. Joel Perlmutter; board president Rebecca Daming; Cardinals GM John Mozeliak; Matt LaMartina; gold teams, and supporters including Garden Villas South.
HIGHLIGHTS: Q/A session with Mozeliak; auctions; presentation of the first place winners Ryan Robertson, Tom Cordes, Dave Simons, Brian Boehle; second and third place awards and prize drawings.
5/21/2012
Album ID: 1474320
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Concours d'Elegance
36 photos
for sale
WHAT: Fifth Annual Concours d' Elegance Dinner
WHERE: Kemp Auto Museum
WHEN: May 19, 2012
WHY: To benefit Rankin Jordan Pediatric Hospital
WHO: Hospital president Laurie Tanner; Elaine Hickerson, Jada Jamison, Courtney Jones, Curt Engler, Rodger Van Ness, Steve Plaster, Terry Trowbridge, Carl Fitzwater, Robert Pass and 90 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of a $12,600 check to Tanner for Ranken Jordan; a testimonial from Mackenzie Pass and a fantastic display of vintage luxury cars, including the 1931 Cadillac of actress Jean Harlow.
5/19/2012
Album ID: 1474323
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN)
33 photos
for sale
WHAT: Keenfest
WHEN: May 18, 2012
WHERE: Renaissance Grand Hotel's Crystal Ballroom
WHY: To assist the nonprofit in its provisions of one-to-one sports and recreational activities for youth with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families or caregivers.
WHO: Executive director Dave Wellborn; chair Laura Deutsch; founders Elliott and Estee Portnoy; Kim Morgan, Chris Ryan, Karen Davis, KEEN children and 220 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: Special auctions with Adam Jokisch; presentation of the Spirit of KEEN Award to Stuart and Marie Block; Exceptional Service Award to Karen Davis; scrumptious food stations and a palatial venue.
5/18/2012
Album ID: 1474318
Photos by Margaret Rambo
St. Anthony's Charitable Foundation
26 photos
for sale
What: St. Anthony's Charitable 4th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament
Where: Sunset Country Club
When: May 14, 2012
Why: To benefit St. Anthony's Hospice Program and the Fern and Russell F. DeGreff Hospice House.
Who: Co-Chairs: Gayla Arendt, Katy Forand, Joseph Forand, M.D., Bill Hopfinger
Highlights: Besides golf, what else is there? Actually - a wonderful cocktail dinner reception and auction with Kim Tucci as auctioneer. Most important, the goal of raising $100,000 net was met!
5/14/2012
Album ID: 1473684
Photos by Charles Barnes
Action for Autism Gala
27 photos
for sale
What | Action for Autism-Walk the Red Carpet-Gala & Dinner Auction
Where | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
When | May 12th
Why | to assist children and their families with Autism Spectrum Disorders receiving services from Action for Autism, Howard Park Center, and The American School
Who | President Brad Buechler and Board Chair Judge Glenn Norton welcomed guests
Highlights | cocktails, a wide array of auction items, dinner, and entertainment provided by the Bob Kuban Band
5/12/2012
Album ID: 1470702
Photos by Carla Falasco
JDRF
32 photos
for sale
WHAT: Garden of Hope Dream Gala
WHERE: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
WHEN: May 12, 2012
WHY: To help fund the research efforts of JDRF and its research partners in finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes
WHO: Championship Award honorees Jim Theiss, board president and Chuck Berry; honorary chair Dave Peacock who represented Anheuser-Busch Companies for the Living and Giving Award; executive director Marie Davis; gala chair Susan Block; Don Aven, Rich Etzkorn, emcee Russell Kinsaul of KMOV-TV 4, Mike and Bettina Esser, and 600 supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: Festive garden-themed decorations; auctions, Fund-A-Cure, awards presentations, savory dinner and live music with Groovethang.
5/12/2012
Album ID: 1471005
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Lift for Life Academy
38 photos
for sale
What: Lift for Life Academy's Evening of Fashion and Fanfare
When: May 12, 2012
Where: Lift for Life Academy
Why: Lift for Life Academy's Evening of Fashion and Fanfare is an annual fundraiser to benefit its students. Lift for Life Academy, the first independent Charter School established in the City of St. Louis, opened in 2000, serving students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Today the school offers high school grades as well and will experience its first high school graduation on May 15th. The school is supported by both State and Federal Funding and through fundraising. Total student enrollment, to date, is 570.
Who: Gina Wischmeyer received the John Mann Presidential Award. Durb & Ellen Curlee received the Founders Award. The Monsanto Fund was presented with the Lift for Life Academy Community Partner Award. Jeff Bensky, Jeff Glik, Tami Fernandez, Debbie Champion Snyder
Highlights: Highlighting the celebration was a New York runway-style fashion show featuring creations by Lift For Life Academy students. The show, with Emcee Melanie Moon, was coordinated and hosted by their teacher, Laura Kathleen Planck, along with Michael Drummond (who are both known from Project Runway). In addition,the evening include a champagne reception, festive feast prepared by Chef Kenny Hayden
, an auction, and live music by Just In Time.
5/12/2012
Album ID: 1473653
Photos by Charles Barnes
St. Louis County Library Foundation VIP Reception For Andy Cohen
47 photos
for sale
WHAT: St. Louis County Library Foundation VIP Reception For Andy Cohen
WHERE: Saks Fifth Avenue
WHEN: Friday, May 11, 2012
WHY: An informal affair sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation and hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue to meet and greet Andy Cohen, Bravo Executive Vice-President and Author, in celebration of his new book, Most Talkative.
WHO: Andy Cohen, Charles Pace, Barbara Turkington, June Fowler, Doug Moss
HIGHLIGHTS: Besides the wonderfully relaxed ambiance of Sak's 3rd floor venue for the reception and the jovial atmosphere created by just the sheer presence of Andy Cohen, note should be given to the exquisite catering provided by the Social Affair's Alex Meyer and Kelly Spencer.
5/11/2012
Album ID: 1468828
Photos by Charles Barnes
Thompson Center for Autism
33 photos
for sale
WHAT: "It's In the Cards" Gala
WHERE: Hilton Frontenac
WHEN: May 10, 2012
WHY: To benefit the Thompson Center in its work to help children and pay tribute to those who work and serve there.
WHO: Co-chairs Patty Arnold, Tim Ney, Jack Reis, John Sondag, Scott Zajac; honorary co-chairs Tony LaRussa and Mike Matheny; Bill and Nancy Thompson, the Jacobs Family, Rene Knot, Charlie Brennan, Cardinal baseball players, coaches and 524 supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: Guest speaker Erik Miller's account of the exemplary therapy and social skills classes he receives at the Center; auctions and Fund-a-Need; Cards manager Mike Matheny's on-stage interviews with team players, and presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Tony LaRussa with the establishment of a perpetual scholarship fund.
5/10/2012
Album ID: 1471004
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Garden Club Reception
42 photos
for sale
What: Garden Club of St. Louis, Garden Club of Ladue and Tower Grove Park Society Members Reception for P. Allen Smith.
Where: Magic Chef House
When: May 9, 2012
Who: Shelly Donaho, John Karel, Emily Freeman Huber, P. Allen Smith
Why: To benefit Tower Grove Park, a reception was held for P. Allen Smith prior to his book signing in the Park on Thursday, May 10. Allen is award-winning designer, gardening and lifestyle expert, is the host of two public television programs, P. Allen Smith's Garden Home, P. Allen Smith's Garden to Table and the syndicated 30-minute show P. Allen Smith Gardens.
Highlights: Fantastics fare from 7 of St. Louis' top local chefs from Cafe Madeline, Cafe Osage, Companion, Five Bistro, Local Harvest Cafe, Westin Grill & Pub and Winslow's Home. The courses presented all tied into the "local" theme of Smith's book, Seasonal Recipes from the Garden.
5/9/2012
Album ID: 1467426
Photos by Charles Barnes
Opera Theatre of St Louis
44 photos
for sale
TOWN & STYLE IS THE PROUD MEDIA SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT
WHAT: La Habanera Costume Ball
WHERE: Peabody Opera House
WHEN: May 5, 2012
WHY: To celebrate the spring production of Carmen; to support budget and the professional development programs for emerging artists and education initiatives which serve more than 11,000 children each year.
WHO: Chair Noemi Neidorff, co-chair Kara O'Leary, honorary chair Donna Wilkinson; general director Timothy O'Leary, presenting sponsors Centene (Michael Neidorff), Wells Fargo Advisors (Rachel and Jermal Seward), World Wide Technology, Inc., (David and Thelma Steward) Christine and Ross Brewer, Ashley Putnam, Susanne Mentzer, Bert and Carol Walker, Marilyn and Sam Fox, 450 donors and festively Spanish-costumed guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: A tribute to Richard Gaddes, the compnay's founding general director; celebration of The Richard Gaddes Fund for Young Singers; musical selections from OT's Monsanto Artists-in-Training students; and performances from Kendall Gladen and Aleksey Bogdanov, principals from Bizet's Carmen.
5/5/2012
Album ID: 1465605
Alzheimer's Association - An Affair to Remember: Great Pairings
26 photos
for sale
What | Great Pairings: An Affair to Remember
Where | Windows Off Washington
When | May 5th
Why | To support the critical programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association and the research towards the treatment, prevention, and cure of Alzheimer's disease
Who | Frank Cusumano served as emcee, Mark Schupp chaired the event
Highlights | entertainment by the Charles & Nikki Glenn Duo & The Charles Glenn Band; a delicious spread prepared by Lou Rook of Annie Gunn's, Don Tadlock of Kemoll's, Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Cafe, and Nick Miller of Harvest
5/5/2012
Album ID: 1467236
Photos by Carla Falasco
Care & Counseling
44 photos
for sale
WHAT: Fiesta Dinner and Auction
WHERE: Forest Park Visitor's Center
WHEN: May 2
WHY: To help the Center in enhancing emotional, relational and spiritual well-being through quality
and affordable counseling, professional training and community education
WHO: The Rev. Dale Kuhn, executive director; honoree Gabe Grossman of Delmar Gardens Enterprises; Julia Muller, Christine Vancil, co-chairs Karen Blanchard and Neela Kottmeier; emcee Kim Tucci and 250 supporters.
HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of the Heart of Care and Counseling Award to Gabe Grossberg; silent and oral auctions, and a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration.
5/2/2012
Album ID: 1465607
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Nick Karakas Testamonial Dinner
50 photos
for sale
NICK KARAKAS TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Hellenic Spirit Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award
presented to Nick Karakas at the Missouri Athletic Club on April 29, 2012.
