This year's January 9 gala in Miami had less of a backyard-barbecue feel than previous iterations, with a look modeled on a French garden. Greenery, high hedges, silver tones, and amber lighting all added to the sophisticated, outdoorsy vibe. The event took place at the YoungArts Campus and Wow Factor handled decor. Starr Events also worked on the benefit.
On February 6, the Boston Ballet hosted its annual gala at the Castle at Park Plaza. The benefit's French theme was inspired by the upcoming production of Gaîté Parisienne, and dancers performed scenes from the show in a red-carpeted aisle that ran down the center of the dining area. The gala was designed by Altieri Events.Â
The nonprofit hosted its annual gala on March 5 at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum. The evening had a "Mission: Possible" theme that inspired a unique presentation of raffle tickets. During the cocktail hour, "Change Agents" wearing suits and sunglasses sold raffle tickets bearing numerical codes. One guest's ticket had a code that unlocked a suitcase displayed on the silent auction table. Within the suitcase was a ticket for the evening's grand prize: a week-long stay in Hawaii.
