The Choral Arts Society Winter Gala, “In the Moon of Wintertime” is rapidly approaching, and Nick and Deborah Smith are the latest Society supports to host a pre-gala reception. Nick Smith, a Choral Arts Board member, held the event along with his wife on Thursday, November 8th, bringing together those committed to the Choral Arts Holiday Concert and Gala.
Guests included Allie O’Brien, representing Season Sponsor Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Wes King and Pamela Johnson representing PE Systems, Inc., a Season Partner, and Choral Arts supporters Diane and Peter Schaefer, Cinnie and Pat Fehr, and Fran and Gant Redmon among others.
Gala Auction Co-Chairs Mary Shaffran and Sarah Vassiliou attended, and furs by L&D Events were available as a pre-auction item, with two purchased. Mr. Smith also spoke of items for the Gala Auction, including two tickets to the Canadian Embassy’s inauguration ball and a Scotch tasting from Scott Tucker’s private collection.
And to add to the festivity, Choral Arts Artistic Director Scott Tucker led a Christmas sing-along that featured “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “White Christmas,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Below are pictures from the event, courtesy of Diana Hossack.
The Annual Holiday Gala is the Choral Arts Society’s principal fundraising and social event of the year. The 2011 Benefit raised more than $600,000 to help support Choral Arts’ annual season of concerts as well as its educational and community programs.
Gala tickets range from $675 to $1,000 per person and tables of 10 are available. Seating at the 32nd Annual Holiday Concert and Gala is limited. For more information, visit the gala webpage.
