Society > Parties
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Old Newsboys Day, a Suburban Journals charitable project, celebrated their 2009 campaign kick-off in 50’s style at Ronnie’s 20 Cine. Guests were seated in the venue’s quirky car booth tables where they enjoyed diner favorites, classic cocktails and popcorn tubs filled with movie theatre candy.
Monday, June 1, 2009 2:22 PM CDT |
The Magic House celebrated the grand opening of Mary Ann Lee’s Play Garden by hosting Magic in Bloom. This special afternoon gathering allowed grandparents and their grandchildren to enjoy the relaxing new outdoor space and explore all the twists and turns to the grounds. The Play Garden boasts a classic tree swing, a mosaic hopscotch patio, hedge maze, and a sand play pit.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:01 PM CDT |
More than 300 charitable guests gathered for Family Support Services’ Ruby Affair at the Columns in St. Charles. This annual dinner and auction was held in celebration of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County (DDRB). For thirty-two years, the Board has served individuals and families living with and impacted by developmental disabilities by offering quality opportunities to ensure inclusion in society. Family Support Services is one of many organizations that receive financial support from the Board.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:01 PM CDT |
The St. Nicholas Philoptochos Women’s Society presented Time for Fashion: Autism Speaks, Philoptochos Listens; a boutique, luncheon, and fashion show benefiting Autism Speaks at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. Ladies gushed over handcrafted accessories and textiles, while parish members modeled new creations from Brides by Demetrios, Essential Elements, JECCA, Jillybean, Jule, MACS Designs, Petunia, Soft Surroundings, and Susan Lynn’s.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 3:01 PM CDT |
Christina Applegate, gifted and versatile actress of theatre, film, and television, welcomed 600 guests to the Ritz-Carlton stage for Illumination09 to benefit the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. She commended the medical teams, researchers and their staff for their outstanding treatment qualifying the Center as one of the nation’s best in leading the way in making new discoveries to treat and cure cancer patients.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT |
Springboard’s annual fundraising gala was held at the elegant and historic Saint Louis Woman’s Club featuring cocktails, a gourmet seated dinner, and a lively preview performance by Casual Cabaret, which will run at the Kranzberg Arts Center in Grand Center. The performance held “a little something for everyone,” said Stellie Siteman, Casual Cabaret director and Springboard teaching artist. Carol and Tom Voss, president and CEO of Ameren UE, were honorary chairs of this event.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT |
Guests gathered for the liftoff of the Moonrise Hotel and fundraising fete benefiting Places for People, an agency dedicated to serving adults with serious mental disorders. This special evening included cosmic inspired cuisine, moonpie desserts, cocktails, and musical performances that were out of this world.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT |
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis celebrated the opening of the 34th festival season and a new production of John Corigliano’s “The Ghost of Versailles.” Royally dressed in black tie regalia, guests gathered at the Sally S. Levy Opera Center, where they enjoyed a French dinner, musical selections from three of 2009’s principal singers: Alyson Cambridge, Timothy Mix and Derek Taylor, followed by dancing.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - St. Louis Chapter brought New Orleans to the Kemp Auto Museum where beaded revelers were greeted with refreshing Hurricanes and the soulful sounds of the Funky Butt Brass Band.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT |
The 36th Annual St. Louis Italian Open hosted 423 guests at a festive dinner and auction at the Sheraton Lakeside Chalet in Westport. Proceeds from the benefit and next’s day’s Golf Tournament at Norwood Hills Country Club will benefit more than 25 different children’s charities in the St. Louis area. More than $2.5 million has been raised through this exciting event over the past four decades to better the lives of children in need of medical care, who have impairments, or other special needs.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT
Care and Counseling Benefit Dinner
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Executive director, the Rev. Dale Kuhn, welcomed 273 guests to the Visitor’s Center at Forest Park for a Care and Counseling Cinco de Mayo benefit. “Just as the Mexicans celebrated their victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, so we share with our clients their victories as they overcome their challenges,” emphasized Kuhn. “Our interfaith and quality psycho-therapy programs also enable us to address the personal and spiritual life of faith for our clients, and provide high-quality affordable counseling at a cost they can manage,” Kuhn added.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT |
Bola and Benjamin Akande hosted “An African Affair” in their spacious Town and Country Home to benefit Beyond Housing, a leader in foreclosure intervention services and trained counseling services provided free of charge. Board president Richard Ryffel welcomed the 45 guests and thanked all whose support will enable the nonprofit to strengthen neighborhoods, one family at a time.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT |
A trumpet fanfare heralded the entrance of the 2009 Women of Achievement before 773 guests in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. Leading the procession were chair Bess Wilfong, co-chair Gwendolyn Packnett, president Glenn Sheffield, decorations chair Joan Quicksilver, who was assisted by Mary Strauss, and the year’s honorees. Carol Daniel of KMOV’s “Great Day Saint Louis” morning TV show returned as emcee, and presenting sponsors were Suburban Journals, KMOX Radio and Ladue News.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:47 PM CDT
Grand Center’s Visionary Awards 2009
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Vince Schoemehl, president and CEO of Grand Center and Peg Weathers, executive VP, welcomed guests to the 7th Visionary Awards at the Sheldon, honoring women dedicated to advancing the arts in Saint Louis. Jewelry creator Diane Katzman presented a first-time gift of her elegant bracelets to each honoree and Dorothy Bell of Brown Shoe gifted each woman with a classy pair of shoes.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:47 PM CDT |
Principal role players in COCAcabana 2009 MADNESS gala at COCA in University City, were co-chairs: Patti and Tim Hand, Arlene Maminta Browne and Stanley Browne, David Schmid, and Cary Schneithorst Wolfner. With a supporting cast of division chairs, a huge committee, 550 guests, sponsors, and auctioneer Stuart Millner, more than $300,000 was raised to support COCA in its arts education classes and camps, theatre presentations, gallery exhibits, and urban outreach programs for disadvantaged families throughout the area. Executive director Stephanie Riven facilitates an all-star staff to execute COCA’s creative programs that serve 50,000 people annually.
Friday, May 8, 2009 2:43 PM CDT |
Hope Happens presented recording artist Kim Massie in a Red Hot St. Louis Blues & Jazz gala at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The 240 guests and sponsors, including Edward Jones and Maritz, raised more than $100,000 to help fund critical research at Washington University’s Hope Center to generate faster cures for diseases of the brain.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 3:21 PM CDT |
Girls on the Run of St. Louis picked up the pace to for their Adventure Gala held at the Third Degree Glass Factory. Co-chaired by Courtney Nolan and Meghan Green and emceed by KMOX radio talk show host, Charlie Brennan, the evening offered music and dining along with a live auction with proceeds going directly to support the Girls on the Run scholarship program.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 11:07 PM CDT |
Young Variety hosted up-and-coming professionals at the 11th Annual Night of the Rising Stars presented by Anheuser-Busch. Guests gathered at the Zodiac Room and Starlight Roof in the Chase Park Plaza to experience vibrant tunes by Pleasure Groove, hors d’oeuvres, and an exciting silent auction. Sponsors for this year’s event include Anheuser-Busch, The Chase Park Plaza, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, and Morgan Stanley.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
Starkloff Disability Institute
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The Starkloff Disability Institute hosted a cocktail social at the home of Carolyn Losos in an effort to educate local St. Louisans on the many challenges facing disabled persons and to appeal for donations. The Institute believes that “the next big step” involves shifting negative societal attitudes through community outreach and education, support services, and implementing universal building design that can greatly improve the quality of life for the disabled and strengthen our community as a whole.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT |
Loyola Academy of St. Louis, a Jesuit middle school, transformed their school’s gymnasium into an elegant celebration to mark their Ten Year Anniversary Gala, “The Best is Yet to Come.“ The event featured an oral auction, dinner, and live entertainment by the Motown Revue. Mike and Kathy Bruno, Jan and Bob Wacker, along with Loyola Academy’s founding father, Paul Sheridan, S.J., served as event co-chairs.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT |
The Professional Theatre Awards Council presented the 4th annual Kevin Kline Awards at The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts at Webster University. Executive director Steve Isom presented the emcee, Broadway star Lee Roy Reams, who delighted the crowd with his song and dance routines.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT |
The Alzheimer’s Association, hosted Meet Me at the Muny for A Night to Remember, an elegant wine tasting and auction event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer programs, research, and services.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT |
Aim High St. Louis celebrated their 6th Annual Luminosity event, honoring Dr. Keith Shahan, the organization’s founder, at the Moto Museum space, generously donated by owners Steve and Phoebe Smith. Guests enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, and a first hand look at some fascinating vintage 2-wheeled vehicles all while supporting this dynamic youth development program. Julie Mathes and Audrey Feuerbacher served as event co-chairs.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
Assistance League of St. Louis
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President Glenda Scott welcomed 180 guests to the St. Louis Woman’s Club for an Authors Brunch hosted by the Assistance League of St. Louis. The nonprofit is a volunteer service organization whose members “identify, develop, implement and fund six ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the community.”
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
American Heart Association Heart Ball
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If the spectacular setting of the Four Season’s Hotel terrace with the Arch in the background wasn’t reason enough, the cause certainly was as attendees to the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball were resplendent in their formal attire accentuated with red. Co-Chaired by Dr. and Mrs. Carol Uetake-Shapiro, the evening offered a live auction, dining and dancing. Dr. Alan C. Braverman was presented the Hugh D. McCullah award for symbolizing the integrity and values of the American Heart Association while this year’s appeal honored Dr. Abdullah Nassief, MD, one of the region’s premier stroke experts who died of coronary artery disease.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT |
Angels’ Arms and the Circle of Angels presented The 3rd Annual A Fashionista Event for Fosters. Included in this stylish affair were boutique spreads showcasing purses, jewelry, and other accessories, morning cocktails, a seated lunch, and a lively fashion show. Guests also witnessed the unveiling of St. Louis’ Greatest Caterers Cookbook, a work complied by Lisa Baseel and edited by Mary Meyer featuring favorite dishes prepared by local caterers. 100% of the proceeds from book sales will benefit Angels’ Arms.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT |
BackStoppers Inc. supporters gathered for their Annual Membership Dinner at the Chase Park Plaza to honor the community’s fallen heroes who have died in the line of duty. Evening highlights included a bagpipe procession, a preview of the new BackStoppers TV ad, words from Cardinals broadcaster, John Rooney, and NFL Hall of Famer and CBS Sports Broadcaster, Dan Dierdorf, and the announcement of the new Challenge Campaign launched by David C. Pratt.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center
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The Fabulous Fox Theatre was the perfect venue for the annual Bob Costas Benefit for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. NBC sportscaster Costas greeted a cheering crowd of 4,500 who laughed at the humorous antics of comedian Robert Klein, and moved to the nostalgic rhythms and song favorites of recording artist Paul Simon and his full band accompaniment. The event’s only “Sound of Silence” was Simon’s concluding solo.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
Central Institute for the Deaf
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For 95 years, Central Institute for the Deaf (CID), founded by St. Louis otologist Dr. Max Goldstein, has proven that, regardless of how severe their hearing impairment, children can learn to speak and understand the speech of others when early and appropriate education is provided.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis hosted its 5th Anniversary Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis honoring homegrown artists Tom Friedman and Ernest Trova. Attendees enjoyed fine cuisine, delicious wines, and a benefit auction featuring works by Tom Friedman, Ernest Trova, Polly Apfelbaum, Maya Lin, and Alexander Ross raising significant funds for the museum’s exhibition and youth education programs including the award winning New Art in the Neighborhood and Contemporary ArtReach.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT