Yellowstone Winter WonderMint on Saturday, February 26
Members of the Mint Museum Auxiliary and their guests brought out their best Yellowstone themed attire for this annual fundraiser for the Mint Museum. Cowboy Chic was in full force at the Collector’s Room; read more about the party in our post here.
The HEARTest Yard “Un-Gala” Event at Steak 48 on Monday, February 28
Guests enjoyed a red carpet welcome, cocktail reception, appetizers and full three-course meal prepared by Steak 48, plus fine wine and silent auction. Steak 48 hosted and provided all food and beverage for the event and 100% of proceeds from the event went to The HEARTest Yard program. The HEARTest Yard is a part of the Receptions for Research 501(c)(3), which supports families of children with congenital heart disease like Olsen’s son T.J., treated at Levine Children’s Hospital here in Charlotte, where he received a heart transplant last year.
The Company of Women Breakfasts Isabelle Santos Foundation March 8 and 9
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Isabella Santos Foundation hosted two days of breakfast panels to gather exceptional and influential women of Charlotte. Many of our favorite local entrepreneurs and tastemakers were panelists, artfully emceed by Page Fehling to share what inspires them in their work and among their community. The goal of the events was to raise $200,000 to provide precision medicine for 130+ rare and solid tumor child patients, as every $1,500 raised provides Precision Medicine for one patient. Donate now here.
Dancing With The Stars Charlotte Ballet Saturday, March 5
On March 5, seven Charlotte community and corporate leaders took the Knight Theater stage to perform in a live competition each with a dancer from the Charlotte Ballet. The funds raised via donation, ticket sales and voting in this year’s Gala raised $1,272,415 for Charlotte Ballet and seven local charitable organizations.
The Bechtler Annual Gala Friday, March 11
Returning to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is one of Charlotte’s most colorful and eclectic annual fundraising galas. Chaired by Lynn and Brian Good and presented by Duke Energy, the Bechtler’s annual gala celebrates the city’s art community and honors the extraordinary generosity of the Bechtler family and their gift to Charlotte. All proceeds support the museum’s exhibitions and educational programming. Photos © L.Mueller 2022