The Washington Ballet hosted its annual spring gala, "Raising the Barre," in Washington in May. The event’s table decor featured a chartreuse and black or gold and black color scheme, which mimicked that of the gala’s invitations. This was the first year the event was held at the Anthem at the Wharf.
In March, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County hosted its 12th annual gala, titled "A Celebration of Leadership." The evening featured a cocktail reception, dinner by Le Basque, and a supper club-styled concert.
The Victorian garden theme of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Gala 2018, which was held earlier this month and produced by MDR Creative, featured lush floral arrangements around the company’s complex on Navy Pier. The event raised $1.6 million for the organization’s classroom and community initiatives.
In May, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Mission Creek Gala, which was designed by Gillian Valentine, highlighted four distinct habitats: the Santa Barbara channel, the coastal wetlands, the oak woodlands, and the California wildflowers on Figueroa Mountain. For example, the coastal habitat dining setup featured small tide pools filled with starfish, shells, and other ocean-inspired elements.
