Express travels to Santa Fe, NM – July 2011
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A Bollywood-style party kicked off Cincinnati Opera’s summer festival season. ”Curtain Up” transported guests to the exotic sights and sounds of India, drawing its inspiration from the festival’s new John Adams opera, “The Flowering Tree.” The evening’s entertainment featured Punjabi and Bollywood dance performances, henna tattoo painting, and dancing into the night to Bhangra tunes, with many guests in Indian-inspired attire. Admission included complimentary membership in the Center Stage program for those ages 40 and under. “Curtain Up” was put on by the Center Stage Board Associates. Photos by Amy Spasoff
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Records fell during a weekend of breakthroughs for the Ault Park Concours d’Elegance and its related events. Sunday’s car show at Ault Park boasted record attendance of 5,330 for the display of 206 cars, in itself a 13 percent increase over the previous year. Weekend events sold out, with attendance higher than last year at each. The weekend’s activities included: the Cruisin’ For a Cure fundraiser at the Glendale Lyceum, the Garage Party at Porsche of the Village in Mariemont; and the Sunday car show. Proceeds will go to the Arthritis Foundation. Photos by Gary Kessler Photography 2011
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Cincinnati Opera began its season in style with an Opening Night Dinner before the performance of Verdi's “Rigoletto.” Music Hall's Corbett Tower was festooned to emulate a ducal palace in honor of the evening's opera, showcasing the talents of Erin Lombardi, design committee chair. A convivial crowd of 250 enjoyed dinner by Funky's Catering and music by pianist Ed Moss. James Free Jewelers donated a diamond and pink topaz pendant and chain by Charles Krypell, which was auctioned by Cincinnati Opera Guild President Jennifer Allen. Photos by Phil Groshong.
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Much as excitement build for a journey, so does anticipation for Zoofari 2011: “A Night on the Prowl.” Organizers of the September fundraiser for the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden gave a sneak peak during a cocktail party June 8. Nearly 60 women donned “cheetah chic” attire for the event hosted by Zoofari co-chair Deanna Castellini and committee members Joelle Ragland and Janel Thompson. At the preview, momentum built toward the main event as guests donated one-of-a-kind items and experiences for a silent auction. Zoo Director Thane Maynard introduced the “cheetah girls,” who talked about cheetahs in the wild before guests enjoyed a spectacular cheetah run. Then, at a reception on Giraffe Ridge, attendees mingled and engaged in a private giraffe feeding. Photos by Easley Blessed Photography.
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A crowd of 235 members at the Kindervelt annual meeting learned the organization raised $440,000 during the year for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The May event at Kenwood Country Club featured Kit Andrews as emcee and music by the Indian Hill Jazz Band. Sue Crosby was presented with the Barbara Fitch Award. And, to top things off, Kindervelt received a surprise recognition from the Development Department at Cincinnati Children’s. A plaque will acknowledge the 40-year-old organization’s $15 million in total donations to the hospital.
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The annual Golf Classic for Ronald McDonald House Charities was a record-breaker, netting $150,000 and breaking last year’s record by $50,000. Played at Kenwood Country Club, the annual event is a regular sellout and major fundraiser for RMH. Paul Haffner of Great American Insurance was Golf Classic chair; Chris Belletti from PNC led corporate sponsorships. Major sponsors include Rough Brothers Greenhouses, McDonald’s, Great American Insurance Group, PNC Bank, KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group, Accenture, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Symich Foundation and Valco Melton.
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YWCA honors career women at luncheon Eight women were recognized at the YWCA Salute to Career Women of Achievement luncheon. A record crowd of 1,960 gathered for the May event in Duke Energy Center’s main ballroom. Luncheon proceeds support critical services to women, including the YWCA battered women’s shelters. The honorees were Susan G. Branscome, Q10 Triad Capital Advisors of Cincinnati; Robin Hirsch Everhart, Cintas Corp.; Noreen J. Hayes, Western & Southern Financial Group; Kathleen Kelly, The Kroger Co.; Lee Ann Liska, Mercy Health Partners; Dr. Monica L. Newby, orthodontist; Valarie L. Sheppard, Procter & Gamble; and Judith Warren, Health Care Access Now. Two former honorees, Stephanie Byrd and Karen Carnahan, chaired the luncheon. Dayna Eubanks emceed the event, and best-selling author Jeanette Walls gave the keynote address.
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