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Opera Theatre of St. Louis
- 30 photos
- WHAT: Springtime on the Seine: An Evening in Paris
WHEN: May 11
WHERE: Wells Fargo Advisors on Market Street
WHY: To support the ongoing season productions, professional development programs for young artists and community education iniatives which annually serve more than 11,000 local students
WHO: Co-chairs Susan and Danny Ludeman; Michael and Noemi Neidorff; General Director Timothy and Kara O'Leary; Spencer and Phoebe Burke, Donna Wilkinson, Sam and Marilyn Fox, Tom and Carol Voss, William Kemper, Sally Levy, Alison and John Ferring, Bill and Marsha Rusnack, James Robinson, other generous sponsors and 330 opera enthusiasts
HIGHLIGHTS: A French springtime decor canopied over featured artist Denyce Graves, accompanied by Robert Ainsley; additional performers Deanna Breiwick, Tim Mix; Deborah Sharn and the Carolbeth True Quartet.
- 5/11/2013
- Album ID: 1653390
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Craft Alliance - ARTrageous Dotted Ball
- 34 photos
- What | Craft Alliance's ARTrageous Dotted Ball
Where | Palladium St. Louis
When | May 10th
Why | to raise funds for Craft Alliance's community education programs and exhibitions
Who | Sigrid Brooks and Keith Manzer were co-chairs; Susan Sherman was honored for her singular role in creating a flourishing fashion scene in St. Louis; Executive Director Boo McLoughlin thanked guests for their support
Highlights | a runway show featuring swimwear by designer Lori Coulter, sun hats and cover-ups designed by faculty and students of Craft Alliance, live and silent auctions full of amazing art and experiences
- 5/10/2013
- Album ID: 1653146
- Photos by Carla Falasco
Magdalene St. Louis Launch Event
- 32 photos
- What | Magdalene St. Louis "Opening the Door"
Where | Christ Church Cathedral
When | May 8th
Why | to raise funds to launch Magdalene St. Louis, a program that will help women who have survived lives of abuse, prostitution, trafficking, addiction, and homelessness by providing a community where they can recover and rebuild their lives
Who | Multiple women's advocates offered remarks and inspiration including: Becca Stevens, founder of Magdalene/Thistle Farms; The Very Rev. Mike Kinman; Katrina Robertson; Christine McDonald; Tricia Roland-Hamilton; and The Rev. Traci Blackmon
Highlights | riveting testimonials from graduates of the Magdalene/Thistle Farms programs in Nashville
- 5/8/2013
- Album ID: 1653096
- Photos by Carla Falasco
St. Louis Children's Choir
- 28 photos
- WHAT: 35th Anniversary Gala Concert and Dinner
WHEN: May 4
WHERE: Powell Symphony Hall and The Sheldon
WHY: To honor young singers, new graduates and alumni in celebraton of the thousands of children who have honored SLCC and have been enriched by the transformational experience of music, instilling a lifelong love of music; and to support the work of the choirs.
WHO: Artistic director Barbara Berner; executive director Sheryl Bennett; board president and auctoneer Steve Kidwell; composers Susan LaBarr, Susan Brumfield, Lily Pappas, sponsors, parents, students , alumni, other area artistic directors, sponsors and loyal supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: Exemplary performances from six choral groups, an alumni chorus, instrumentalists, and four specially commissioned performances in honor of 35 years of SLCC; alumni entertainers and dinner speakers relating the impact SLCC had on their future education and career opportunities.
- 5/4/2013
- Album ID: 1652264
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Whitfield Montage Auction: Diamonds and Denim
- 35 photos
- What: Montage Auction 2013: Diamonds and Denim
Where: Cady Athletic Center on the Whtifield School campus
When: May 4
Why: To raise funds for Whitfield School
Who: School president John Delautre and his wife Anne, event co-chairs Marion Oertli and her husband Rick and Anne Cook and her husband Bryan
Highlights: Entertainment by Whitfield faculty member Jessica Butler and her band the JB's with a surprise guest appearance by her father, St. Louis entertainer Ralph Butler. Auction items included fine wine packages, stays at vacation homes and resort destinations, one-on-one personal training with Jackie Joyner-Kersee and other great items
- 5/4/2013
- Album ID: 1652068
- Photos by Meredith Bush
JDRF - Dream Gala
- 45 photos
- What | JDRF's Dream Gala
Where | Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
When | May 4th
Why | to support JDRF's mission of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and its complications, developing better treatments for people living with the disease, and preventing it in the future
Who | Dr. M. Alan Permutt (1939-2012), of Washington University School of Medicine, was honored with the Star of Hope Award, Leisa Zigman-Edlin, I-Team Reporter on KSDK-TV, was presented with the Living & Giving Award, and Dr. John Pieper, President of St. Louis College of Pharmacy, and Christina Shasserre, Head of Discovery and Development Solutions at Bioscience � EMD Millipore, were named Diabetes Champions; Board President Emily Rapp and Executive Director Marie Davis thanked guests for their support
Highlights | cocktails, an extensive silent auction, dinner, and live entertainment from the Charles Glenn Band
- 5/4/2013
- Album ID: 1649404
- Photos by Carla Falasco
NCJW - Mama Palooza
- 38 photos
- What | National Council of Jewish Women Host "Mama Palooza"
Where | The Crescent in Clayton
When | May 2nd
Why | to raise funds for the "Back-to-School Store" an annual event that prepares kids of limited means for school
Who | "Scary Mommy" blogger Jill Smokler and "Mamarazzi" creator Melissa Gerstein shared their colorful and endearing take on motherhood; Emily Corson and Elyse Feinstein served as co-chairs; Jenny Abeles, VP of Fund Development, and Marlene Hammerman, Board President, offered remarks
Highlights | Drinks and light bites courtesy of Vida; raffle prizes and a special drawing to win 2 tickets to Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" and to meet St. Louis' own Andy Cohen
- 5/2/2013
- Album ID: 1649360
- Photos by Carla Falasco
Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition
- 33 photos
- WHAT: 7th Annual Old Bags Party
WHEN: April 30
WHERE: Frontenac Hilton Hotel
WHY: To help support adoption programs which provide forever families for thousands of children who are waiting in the foster care system, including crisis intervention, educational services and support groups.
WHO: Executive director Melanie Scheetz; board president Jane Dueker; Melody Noel, Barbara Bell, Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Holly Demerath, Lisa Foehner, The Lueken Group, committee and shoppers.
HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed a special evening of girlfriends, designer handbag shopping, delectable bites, Lake Forest chocolates and signature drinks. Prada raffle winner was Mary Lambert. Jordan Williams won her $3,000 bid for the Louis Vuitton hobo bag. Julie Tristan and Coreen Savitski of Show-Me-St. Louis, KSDK- 5, served as emcees.
- 4/30/2013
- Album ID: 1648702
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Central Institute for the Deaf (CID)
- 39 photos
- WHAT: CID Ultimate Picnic
WHEN: April 27
WHERE: The Four Seasons
WHY: To support the school's advanced programs that teach children who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen, talk, read and succeed. Partnership with families and collaboration with universities, educators and other professionals worldwide help the students communicate to achieve their full potential. Fundraising efforts enable children to attend regardless of their family's ability to pay.
WHO: Executive director Robin Feder; board president Ned Lemkemeier; chair Kerrin Kowach; Wells Fargo Advisors; Mrs. F. Lee Hawes, Annabeth and John Weil; Doris Devereux, Bette Hess, Laura Lyon, Laurie Haffenreffer, Katie Clark, sponsors, committee, 380 guests, teachers, parents and children.
HIGHLIGHTS: Students who performed "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," J. Kim Tucci's awesome auctioneering, a delightful Video, dinner and dancing to the music of the Ralph Butler Trio.
- 4/27/2013
- Album ID: 1654708
- Photos by Margaret Rambo
Young Friends of SLU Liver Center - That 80s Prom
- 42 photos
- What | Young Friends of the Saint Louis University
Where | Plush on Locust
When | April 27th
Why | to bring together young professionals to spread awareness and raise money for the research of liver disease and to provide support and build future leadership for the Friends of the SLU Liver Center
Who | Honorary Chair Dr. John Tavis mingled with guests; Young Friends Board President Leslie Hodges and Executive Committee Members Katie Fakonas and Joe Reinberg set the tone for an amazing 80s party
Highlights | a vibrant performance by "That 80s Band" and a competitive costume contest for "king" and "queen"
- 4/27/2013
- Album ID: 1647053
- Photos by Carla Falasco
Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Craft Alliance - ARTrageous Dotted Ball
Magdalene St. Louis Launch Event
St. Louis Children's Choir
Whitfield Montage Auction: Diamonds and Denim
Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition
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