As the event industry gets ready for a jam-packed fall benefit season, we take a look back at this summer’s galas, benefits, and fund-raisers. From glowing penguins to Prince tributes to inventive centerpieces, here are the ideas and designs that made an impact.
WWF Canada’s Pandamonium
Photo: Katherine Holland
Tanglewood's Opening Night Gala
Photo: Michael Blanchard
The Watermill Center Benefit
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The Watermill Center Benefit
Photo: Billy Farrell Agency/BFA
9/11 Memorial & Museum Benefit Dinner
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
Five Acres’ Soiree Under the Stars
Photo: Melissa Kobe
The H Foundation’s Goombay Bash
Photo: Jesus Gonzalez
Diffa’s Picnic By Design New York
Photo: Erik Bardin
Luminato Festival's Opening Party and Big Bang Bash
Photo: Che Rosales
VH1 Save the Music’s Hamptons Live
Photo: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for VH1 Save The Music
Shedd Aquarium’s Blu Gala
Photo: Eva Ho/Shedd Aquarium
Apollo Theater’s Spring Gala
Photo: Shahar Azran
Apollo Theater’s Spring Gala
Photo: Shahar Azran
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Zoo Ball
Photo: Alain Milotti