What: 22nd Annual Justice For All Ball
Where: The Chase Park Plaza Hotel
When: Feb. 25
Why: To celebrate and raise funds for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri.
Who: Guests for the evening included the honorable Chief Justice Richard B. Teitelman and honorary chairs for the evening were Stephen and Mary Moore. Comittee co-chairs were Monica Hans and Jessica Martin while auction co-chairs were Brenda Glick and Judy Gorin.
Highlights: Legal community guests and supporters danced to Hudson & The Hoo Doo Cats and participated in a silent auction filled with items such as a one week vacation at Destin, Fl. home and a stat at a condo in Breckenridge, Co.
2/25/2012
Album ID: 1425210
Photos by Meredith Bush
The Magic House-Dr. Seuss' Birthday
42 photos
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What: Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Where: The Magic House
When: Feb. 25
Why: To celebrate the 108th birthday of the beloved author Dr. Seuss during Read Across America Weekend.
Who: Guest readers included Republican Missouri State Representative, 94th district Rick Stream, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist and Donnybrook panelist Bill McClellan.
Highlights: The Cat in the Hat visited with guests, kids were given the opportunity to take photos with Thingamajigger and everyone got the opportunity to make their own 'Cat in the Hat' hat.
2/25/2012
Album ID: 1424565
Photos by Meredith Bush
Pedal the Cause
34 photos
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What: Pedal the Cause
When: 2/23/12
Where: Moulin Vin de Set
Who: Bill Koman, Founder; Jay Indovino, Exec. Dir.; Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, Siteman Cancer Center/Cancer Frontier Fund; Lee Fetter, President and Joshua Rubin, MD, PhD, St. Louis Children's Hospital/Children's Discovery Institute
Why: To announce the 12 research projects made possible by the 2011 annual bike challenge, Pedal the Cause. In 2011, more than 1,300 participants raised $1.3 million. The list of projects include research for pancreatic, kidney, breast, skin and cervical cancers through the foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Cancer Frontier fund as well as grants researching pediatric cancers through the Children's Discovery Institute at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
2/23/2012
Album ID: 1421252
Photos by Charles Barnes
The Women's Safe House 35th Anniversary Celebration
44 photos
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What | The Women’s Safe House 35th Anniversary Celebration
Where | The Palladium in Lafayette Square
When | February 11th
Why | To acknowledge the strong history of The Women’s Safe House while raising funds to benefit the programs and services offered to families escaping violence
Who | Marguerite Garrick, Natasha Hawkins, and Michelle Pfeiffer worked tirelessly as event co-chairs, Executive Director Sylvia J. Jackson and Board President Janet Horlacher welcomed guests, and Carol Daniel of KMOV’s Great Day St. Louis inspired guests to support the essential programming for survivors of abuse
Highlights | The first ever presentation of the Heritage of Hope Award to Debra Hollingsworth, Regional Vice President of External Affairs for AT&T; dancing to the music of Spirit of the Rhythm
Photos by: Carla Falasco & Kyle Brightman
2/21/2012
Album ID: 1419768
Photos by Carla Falasco
Mercy Health Foundation St. Louis
33 photos
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WHAT: Mad Hatter Mardi Gras Masquerade
WHERE: Chase Khorassan
WHEN: February 18
WHY: To raise funds for medical care to uninsured and underserved patients at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
WHO: President Jeff Johnston, Foundation chairman George and Betty Roman; the Sisters of Mercy, co-chairs Peggy Ritter and Marsha Rusnack; Patty Arnold, Michael and Noemi Neidorff, Dr. Sally Petito, Dr. Seth Barbanell, Jack Purnell Foundation, other sponsors and 580 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS: George Roman's presentation of a million-dollar gift from the Boeing Company to Mercy Hospital to celebrate the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy; a Contemporary Production featuring a world-wide adventure with an Alice in Wonderland theme, interspersed with daring acrobatic feats, silhouette dancing and more.
2/18/2012
Album ID: 1418957
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
44 photos
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WHAT: Dessert First Celebration
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton
WHEN: February 16
WHY: To support the mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character
WHO: CEO Donna Martin; Gail Weller, Mary Ann Altergott, Emerson reps, Sharon Dierberg, Laura Dierberg Padousis, honorees Carolyn Losos, Carolyn Beard, Jazmyn Ferguson; co-emcees/dessert judges Ryan and Dana Dean of KSDK-5; Kathryn Kiefer, sponsors and 330 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: Local chefs prepared savory desserts made from Girl Scout Cookies; video tributes, award presentations, and a special dinner.
2/16/2012
Album ID: 1418953
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Muscular Dystrophy Association
33 photos
for sale
WHAT: Muscle Team Bash
WHERE: Palladium Saint Louis
WHEN: February 10
WHY: To fund vital research and the summer camp program, clinic visits, and provide services such as repairs for leg braces and wheelchairs.
WHO: Co-chairs Diane Breckenridge-Barrett and Don Breckenridge Jr.; honoree George Weber IV, Lauren Green, honorary emcee Jann Carl; KSDK's Heidi Glaus, Rene Knott, Mike and Claudia Bush;
special guest children whose lives were assisted by MDA, Webster Groves firefighters and 400 guests.
HIGHLIGHTS; Heads or Tails Game won by Jason Apter, presentation of the MDA AWARD to George Weber IV, auctions, creative food stations and music by Everyday People.
2/10/2012
Album ID: 1415056
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Clayton Chamber of Commerce
26 photos
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What: Annual Awards Dinner
Where: The Ritz-Carlton
When: Feb. 9
Why: To honor and award those in the Clayton community for their coninued support of the city. Those honored included: Michael Neidorff of the Centene Corporation, Gladys Manion Real Estate and The Scholarship Foundation.
Who: Honoree for the evening, Michael Neidorff; Mayor of Clayton Linda Goldstein; President of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Mike Schoedel; Executive Director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Ellen Gale; and emcee for the evening McGraw Milhaven of KTRS radio
Highlights: Charlie Dooley and Pat Dolan presented proclamations from St. Louis County to all of the award recipients.
2/9/2012
Album ID: 1418959
Photos by Meredith Bush
Chesterfield Arts "Art Feast"
46 photos
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Chesterfield Arts Arts Feast
Kemp Auto Museum
February 4, 2011
13th Annual Chesterfield Arts Gala
2/4/2012
Album ID: 1414816
Photos by Charles Barnes
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis - Annual Gala
41 photos
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What | Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Annual Gala
Where | Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
When | February 4th
Why | To celebrate the legacy of outgoing Director Paul Ha who has improved CAM’s international reputation over the last decade and to support exhibition and education programs
Who | Paul Ha, Co-chairs Susan Barrett, Elissa Cahn, and Phyllis Langsdorf, Vickie Newton
Highlights | An impressive live auction including works by major contemporary artists and art-related experiences