What: Walk to Defeat ALS
Where: Forest Park
When: June 30, 2012
Who: Walk Chair Dave Van de Riet, Pres/CEO Maureen Barber-Hill, Emcee Angie Mock of Fox 2
6/30/2012
Album ID: 1499739
Photos by Charles Barnes
Big Muddy Dance Company
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WHAT: Premiere Performance & Donor Reception
WHERE: Touhill Performing Arts Center
WHEN: June 29, 2012
WHY: To thank the founding donors whose support will help establish an eclectic dance company of talented athletes and build a repertoire of outstanding dance performances.
WHO: Artistic director Paula & Jim David; co-chairs Ron and Cheri Fromm; Erin Warner, Brandon DiCriscio, Jessica Taylor, Marc Wayne, Sam Watson, Kameron Saunders, Dena Brooks, Lou Conte, and enthusiastic well-wishers.
HIGHLIGHTS: Seven choreographed dance segments, performed by agile, disciplined dancers, and paired with perfect jazz music accompaniment.
6/29/2012
Album ID: 1499895
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Humane Society
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WHAT: Purses & Pumps for Pooches & Pals
WHERE: Headquarters at 1201 Mackland
WHEN: June 28, 2012
WHO: CEO Kathy Warnick; co-chairs Pam Nicholson, Diane Sullivan, Judy Gruender; honorary chair Jan Torrisi-Mokwa; Brown Shoe Company representatives, purse and shoe donors, sponsors and guests
WHY: To benefit HSMO's Animal Cruelty Fund which serves to investigate, heal and prevent animal abuse.
HIGHLIGHTS: Designer bags and shoes for raffle, networking, tantalizing food and drink from local restaurants, and heartwarming interaction with the loveable animals in the facility.
6/29/2012
Album ID: 1499896
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Social Media Club - Getting Hyperlocal with #SMCSTL
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What | Social Media Club – Getting Hyper Local with #SMCSTL
Where | Kirkwood Station Brewing Co.
When | June 27th
Why | To announce the Social Media Club’s newly elected Board members and to discus the importance of “hyperlocal” news particularly in our St. Louis communities including citizen journalism, blogging, and social media in reporting
Who | St. Louis’ most connected, tech-savvy social media geeks, out-going Board President and Founder Brad Hogenmiller and in-coming Board President Erin Moloney
Highlights | a dialogue facilitated by Lindsay Toler, Patch’s Associate Local Editor – Mid-South County, networking opportunities, drink specials, delicious appetizers, and music
6/27/2012
Album ID: 1496774
Photos by Carla Falasco
St. Louis Zoo Sea Lion Sound Donor Preview
32 photos
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WHAT: Donor Preview of Sea Lion Sound
WHERE: Saint Louis Zoo
WHEN: June 27, 2012
WHO: President & CEO Dr. Jeffrey Bonner; campaign chairman Joseph Imbs III; Carolyn Kindle, Davida Lichtenstein Layer, Ann Lux, Joseph Ambrose, and hundreds of families who delighted in the animals' antics.
WHY: To honor the donors who help sponsor exhibits, enhance visitor experience, modernize facilities and strengthen the Zoo's endowment.
HIGHLIGHTS: The Zoo's new Sea Lion Sound which features a walk-through, transparent tunnel into the sea lion habitat and an authentic landscape. Sea lion Bennie charmed the crowd with his amazing acrobatic feats.
6/27/2012
Album ID: 1499892
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Bill Wallis Foundation Classic Golf Tournament
35 photos
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WHAT: 11th Annual Golf Classic
WHERE: The St. Albans Country Club
WHEN: June 25, 2012
WHY: To memorialize the late Bill Wallis by creating an educational foundation to help young people pursue their education. In eleven years the Foundation has awarded more than $112,000 in scholarships.
WHO: Mrs. Bill Wallis (Lynn) and her adult children: Adam, Chad, Rachel Andreasson, Jason; partner sponsors Exxon Mobil, BP North America, St. Louis Rams, St. Louis Cardinals, others and event chair Don Bartoni.
HIGHLIGHTS: Tournament with a mid-morning shotgun start, silent and live aucton with auctioneer Adam Jokisch, lunch, beverages, dinner and great comradery among avid golfers.
6/25/2012
Album ID: 1494060
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Great Rivers Greenway
34 photos
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What | Great Rivers Greenway Hosts ‘Elevate St. Louis: The Trestle’
Where | The Trestle
When | June 21st
Why | to raise awareness of the sustainable redevelopment of The Trestle, an abandoned elevated railway soon to be converted into a recreational destination for runners, walkers, cyclers, and skaters. The Trestle will allow exploration of the metro St. Louis river ways and protected habitats and will bridge multiple neighborhoods while revitalizing the community and encouraging active lifestyles
Who | St. Louis City Mayor Francis Slay offered an enthusiastic welcome, Great Rivers Greenway Executive Director Susan Trautman thanked all those who have helped to launch this unique project and encouraged attendees to get involved in supporting it
Highlights | a trip to the top of The Trestle overlooking the street party below, music by Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience, and an array of local food trucks
6/21/2012
Album ID: 1492670
Photos by Carla Falasco
Whitfield, Burroughs, MICDS Young Alumni Happy Hour
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What: Whitfield, Burroughs, MICDS Young Alumni Happy Hour
Where: Cardwell's in Clayton
When: June 20
Why: To bring together alumni from three St. Louis schools in an effort to promote alumni relations and help young working adults network with their fellow peers.
Who: Alumni representatives from Whitfield, Casey Jolley, from Burrough's, A.J. Eads and from MICDS, Logan O'Connor.
Highlights: All guests of the event were encouraged to fill out their contact info for a chance to win a bottle of vodka, appetizers were served and drinks were discounted.
6/20/2012
Album ID: 1493558
Photos by Meredith Bush
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter
35 photos
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What: 24th Annual AAFA Golf Classic
When: June 18, 2012
Where: Old Hickory Golf Club
Why: Proceeds from this event benefited the life-saving medical and educational programs that AAFA provides to the St.Louis community as well as the St. Stephen Allergy Friendly Preschool Scholarship Fund.
Who: Chair, Ray Kollar; Golf Classic Committee, Jeanine Bermel, JD Glisson, Kristen Kim, Matt Maxfireld, Bill Reichhardt, Ed Schwent, Ralph Turney; Emcee Rene Knott; Ex. Dir. Joy Krieger; Emeritus Trustees, Phillip Kornblat, M.D., and Raymond G. Slavin, M.D.
Highlights: The pleasure of a golf outing on a glorious day at Old Hickory Golf Club followed by auctions, a cocktail reception and dinner.
6/18/2012
Album ID: 1492760
Photos by Charles Barnes
A Zoo Ado
48 photos
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What: St. Louis Zoo - A Zoo Ado presented by Wells Fargo Advisors
When: June 15, 2012
Where: St. Louis Zoo
Why: Partygoers to A Zoo Ado presented by Wells Fargo Advisors celebrated the Caribbean flamingo with Flamingo Fling at the Zoo. The preliminary gross revenue raised was $488,000 which benefits the Saint Louis Zoo and its conservation efforts both at the Zoo and around the world. More than 2,500 people pre-registered to attend.
Who: Joe and Marcia Ambrose, Lynn and Doug Yaeger, Zoo President & CEO Dr. Jeffrey Bonner and Melody Noel. Melody also served on the A Zoo Ado committee.
Hon. James Conway, Chair of Saint Louis Zoo Commission, and wife, Joan.
Tom and Laurie Welch (Tom is a Saint Louis Zoo Association board member and president of Fifth Third Bank, a principal underwriter of A Zoo Ado)
Drew and Denise Franz, Sharon and Dale Fiehler, Rachel Seward, Assistant Vice President, Civic Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors, the presenting sponsor of A Zoo Ado; and Jermal Seward, of the Young Zoo Friends Advisory Board. Jim Sansone, member of the Saint Louis Zoo Commission, and wife Kathryn. Cynthia Holter, Vice President of External Relations at the Zoo, and husband, Denny Holter.
Some of the folks from the A Zoo Ado Committees:
Peggy and Jerry Ritter
Steve and Katie Schankman
Charlie and Marilyn Hoessle
Patty and Mark Mantovani
Cathy and Jim Gidcumb
Susan and Cicardi Bruce with Cheryl and Lee Reid
Bonnie and Gary Halls
Terese and Greg Portell
Highlights:There was plenty of pink, feather boas, and other flamingo-inspired attire at the creative-casual party. Guests exercised their flamingo-like flexibility by getting low with the limbo.
The night was just right for dancing under the summer moon. Dr. Zhivegas, Fat Pocket and DJ Raven Fox provided the tunes.
There was a fabulous silent auction with items ranging from animal-inspired jewelry to vacations, theater, concerts and sports tickets, artwork, golf packages and more.
6/15/2012
Album ID: 1490090
Photos by Charles Barnes
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund Annual Grants Celebration
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What | Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Annual Grants Celebration
Where | Steinberg Hall Auditorium at Washington University
When | June 14th
Why | To acknowledge one million dollars well spent on programs at local non-profit organizations that focus on arts and culture, education, the environment, health, and social services
Who | 2012 grant recipients include: Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments (ALIVE), Annie’s Hope, Casa de Salud, College Bound, Haven of Grace, Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program, Little Bit Foundation, The Mildred Brady and Rena Martin Charitable Eye Foundation, Redevelopment Opportunities for Women (ROW), Southside Day Nursery (SSDN), and The Women’s Safe House
Highlights | Recently retired former President and CEO of Deaconess Foundation Rev. Jerry W. Paul addressed awardees with his talk on “Giving for Impact,” Spirit of St. Louis Founder and former Board President Shelby Schagrin congratulated each organization personally, current Board President Felice Joyce welcomed guests, former Board President Vicki Sheehan summarized the impact of SOS upon the community, and board members Laura Friedman and Linda Grayson presented the awards.
6/14/2012
Album ID: 1489666
Photos by Carla Falasco
Lumiere Golf Classic
42 photos
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What: The Pairings Party for the Lumiere Golf Classic hosted by Marshall Faulk
Where: Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels - St. Louis
When: saturday, June 9, 2012
Why: The kick-off party for the first ever Lumiere Golf Classic that was held on June 10 and 11 at Stonewolf Golf Club with proceeds benefitting the Marshall Faulk Foundation.
Who: NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk, Lumiere GM Jeff Babinski and a host of celebrity golfers.
Highlights: With gourmet food, auctions and entertainment, the Lumiere Theater was the place to be for a sure bet on fun and philanthropy.
6/11/2012
Album ID: 1485955
Photos by Charles Barnes
Frank Lloyd Wright House
34 photos
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WHAT: Opening of An Exhibition: Modernism of the Mid-Century
WHERE: The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
WHEN: June 10, 2012
WHY: To support the House's projects and programs and to celebrate Wright's 145th birthday
WHO: Honorary chair Joan Goodson; co-chairs Jane Gleason and Mary Susman; board chair Joanne Kohn; Laura Meyer, guest speaker Robert Duffy; Barney Ebsworth, curator Peter Shank, 150 guests
HIGHLIGHTS: Duffy's reflections on the art and humanity of Arthur Osver; House tours, exhibition of mid-century architects and designers, jazz and swing music by the Swingset Trio, party fare with gelato and birthday cake.
6/10/2012
Album ID: 1486164
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Creve Coeur Mayoral Retirement Reception for Harold Dielmann
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What: Creve C oeur Mayoral Retirement Reception for Harold Dielmann
Where: Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School
When: June 9
Why: Former Creve Coeur Mayor Harold Dielmann retired on April 23 after 28 years of leadership to the community and citizens and businesses came together in his honor.
Who: Former Creve Coeur mayor Harold Dielmann and his wife Pat, Missouri Representative for the 82nd District and her husband Mark, current Creve Coeur mayor Barry Glantz and his wife Sheri and Clayton mayor Linda Goldstein and her husband Ben.
Highlights: Guests were treated to appetizers and drinks in the lobby followed by presentations in honor of Harold Dielmann.
6/9/2012
Album ID: 1486372
Photos by Meredith Bush
International Photography Hall of Fame
27 photos
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What: International Photography Hall of Fame
Where: Moto (and soon to be Photo) Museum
When: Friday, June 8, 2012
Why: To celebrate the pending move of the International Photography Hall of Fame to St. Louis from Oklahoma City.
6/9/2012
Album ID: 1484673
Photos by Charles Barnes
Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon
41 photos
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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
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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 Così 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
Taste of Clayton
33 photos
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What: Taste of Clayton
Where: Downtown Clayton
When: June 3
Why: For Clayton community members to socialize and taste some of the special food and drinks offered up by Clayton restaurants.
Who: Executive director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce Ellen Gale, Board of Aldermen members Alex Berger, Cynthia Garnholz and Joanne Boulton, Clayton Chief of Police Tom Byrne, Ruth's Chris VP of Operations Peggy Cseresznyes and Ruth's Chris GM Andrew Patania.
Highlights: Live music by by local entertainers DJ Crucial, American Idle and Griffin & the Gargoyles.
6/3/2012
Album ID: 1485493
Photos by Meredith Bush
Whole Kids Outreach Fourth Annual Dinner Auction
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What: Whole Kids Outreach Fourth Annual Dinner Auction
Where: Orlando Gardens Banquet Center
When: June 1
Why: To raise funds and awareness for an organization that helps families and children in rural Missouri overcome the challenges of poverty and address unmet health needs.
Who: Executive director Sr. Anne Francioni SSND, auction chairs Dr. Bob and Marianne Bergamini, dinner auction comittee members Mick and Pat Byrne and Sharon Huber (whose husband the evening was dedicated to), auctioneer Adam Jokisch and St. Louis Developement Coordinator Lynn Raney.
Highlights: Auctioneer Adam Jokisch entertained the crowd with his talents while guests were treated to a buffet dinner.
