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	Children’s Free Care Fund 12/08/2011 The Children’s Free Care Fund received loads of support last month when Howard Hanna Realtors of Pepper Pike presented a benefit fundraiser at their Lander Road location.
	Cleveland Signature Chefs Auction 12/08/2011 After bursting at the seams for the last few years, the March of Dimes of Northeast Ohio knew it was time to move. This year, the 21st annual “Cleveland Signature Chefs Auction” shifted to the three levels of Windows on the River, giving the 500-plus gues
	An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends 12/08/2011 The 12th annual Scott Hamilton and Friends ice show and gala helped to raise a record $1.6 million for the Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute.
	Akron Community Foundation Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award 11/18/2011 With more than a half century of service, the Akron Community Foundation celebrated with more than 500 guests who converged at the Fairlawn-Akron Hilton.
	Northern Ohio Opera League My Fair Lady 11/18/2011 The Northern Ohio Opera League (NOOL) presented its annual fundraising luncheon and fashion show extravaganza at Landerhaven. The theme of this year’s event was My Fair Lady, inspired by actress, legend and humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn.
	Cuyahoga Community College Foundation Presidential Scholarship L 11/18/2011 The Right Honorable Tony Blair was the keynote speaker at the annual Presidential Scholarship Luncheon presented by the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation.
	Champions Ball honors legacy of MetroHealth physicians 11/18/2011 A parade led by the Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums filled the halls of the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Oct. 15 to honor MetroHealth physicians.
	Opening Night Gala 10/19/2011 The Cleveland Orchestra’s Opening Night Gala, celebrating the tenth season of Franz Welser-Möst’s tenure as music director, was its most successful benefit in more than a decade.
	Homes Home Sweet Homes 10/19/2011 Hickory Lane Farms’ owners Lenny and Tony Petrarca opened their lovely home to benefit North Coast Community Homes, the nonprofit providing housing for people with mental and other disabilities.
	Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff 10/19/2011 When you�re hot, you�re hot. And, celebrity chefs at the 10th anniversary of the Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff were hot � especially while dancing with knives, cooking tableside and captivating their guests.
	Campfire at the Castle 10/19/2011 Never fear�the next generation of charity supporters has the fundraising scene well in hand. Erin Slater, Chastity Embrescia, Heidi Scaravilli and their committee worked 14 months to pull off a visually stunning, financial blockbuster, thanks in pa
	Ohio Cancer Research Associates You and the Night and the Musi 09/19/2011 If it’s August, it’s got to be time for “You and the Night and the Music,” the annual show-stopper of a fundraiser put on by Ohio Cancer Research Associates.
	Lakewood Hospital Starry Night 09/19/2011 Starry Night was the sixth annual benefit for Lakewood Hospital Diabetes & Endocrine Center.
	Cleveland International Piano Competition Bravo Piano! 09/19/2011 Bravo Piano, the third benefit for the biennial Cleveland International Piano Competition, exceeded all expectations of the gala held at Severance Hall.
	Cleveland Zoological Society Twilight at the Zoo 09/19/2011 Stop looking for “party of the year” nominations. This year’s “Twilight at the Zoo,” the annual summer blast at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, takes the prize hands-down.
	Helen Moss Breast Cancer Research Foundation July 4th Eve Party 08/17/2011 It has been 20 years since Helen Moss and Richard Fleischman hosted their first July 4th Eve potluck party to celebrate Independence Day.
	Our Lady of the Wayside Grapes & Ale 08/17/2011 Our Lady of the Wayside knocked one out of the park at Progressive Field, the venue for its 12th annual benefit presented by Giant Eagle.
	Shoes and Clothes for Kids Luau on the Lake 08/17/2011 When there’s a guy who looks like he might be a football player and he’s wearing a grass skirt, you’ll know you’re in the right place — Luau on the Lake to benefit Shoes and Clothes for Kids.
	Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration 08/17/2011 Not even a summer heat wave with record-breaking temperatures could put a damper on the ninth annual Food and Wine Celebration at Veggie U, one of the hottest culinary events of the year.
	Fashion Group Cleveland & Cleveland YWCA Fashion & Philanthropy 07/20/2011 Fashion & Philanthropy was a fashion show and fundraiser to benefit Fashion Group and the Cleveland YWCA NIA (Nurturing Independence & Aspirations) Program.
	Hopewell Summer Solstice 07/20/2011 Friends and supporters of Hopewell, the residential therapeutic community on a 300-acre farm in Geauga County, gathered at Clara Rankin�s lovely Hunting Valley estate.
	Cleveland Museum of Art Solstice 07/20/2011 One had to wonder what The Thinker thought as he sat silently in front of the Cleveland Museum of Art's south entrance.
	University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Five Star Sensation 07/20/2011 Five Star Sensation, Cleveland�s premier culinary and wine phenomenon, was spectacular under the leadership of chairman Carole Carr and honorary chairman, the legendary Wolfgang Puck.
	Ohio Cancer Research Associates rand Illusions Sauté 06/13/2011 The “Grand Illusions” events for Ohio Cancer Research Associates serve as fund- and awareness-raisers that engage individuals and corporations in the pursuit of seed money for studies right here in the Buckeye State.
	Museum of Contemporary Art Goodbye.Hello! 06/13/2011 Goodbye.Hello! was the theme of this year’s fundraiser for the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA). Nearly 300 supporters gathered for the final benefit at MOCA’s Carnegie Avenue location, which has been its home for 20 years.
	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum It�s Only Rock and 06/13/2011 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has found the ideal formula for success at its spring benefit. It's Only Rock and Roll is held at Public Hall, where the significant donors enjoy a mega-party on the floor level, while lover
	Cleveland Clinic Children�s Hospital HeartThrob Ball 06/13/2011 More than 1,100 supporters attended the HeartThrob Ball to benefit Cleveland Clinic Children�s Hospital. Held at Cleveland State University�s Wolstein Center, the event raised more than $850,000. Umberto Fedeli served as event chairman, alon
	The Golden Age Centers of Greater Cleveland You�re the To 05/12/2011
	Harvest for Hunger Market Under Glass 05/12/2011
	Your HomeTown Chagrin Falls Wine by the Falls 05/12/2011
	EcoWatch Green Gala 05/12/2011
	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 04/19/2011 Chef�s Fantasy was a first-class fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Celebrating its 13th year, the annual benefit has secured its place as one of the premier food and wine events in Cleveland.
	Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio 04/19/2011 Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and sister of its namesake Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker was the guest of honor at Pinktacular in the City, the benefit presented by and for the Northeastern Ohio affiliate.
	Greater Cleveland Film Commission 04/19/2011 And the Oscar goes to the Greater Cleveland Film Commission for rolling out the Red Carpet for its spectacular benefit for its mission to build the film industry in Cleveland!
	Cleveland International Film Festival 04/19/2011 A record-breaking 35th Cleveland International Film Festival kicked off with a record-breaking Opening Night Party that included the star of the opening night movie and the actor who portrayed him.
	PlayhouseSquare Partners Jump Back Ball 03/15/2011 Ladies in red French ball gowns, Japanese kimonos and stewardess uniforms and men in classic tuxedos, German Alpine outfits, and matador costumes, took their passports to party at this year’s 20th Jump Back Ball.
	Alzheimer’s Association Cadillacs, Cowboys and Cocktails 03/15/2011 t was time to round up the posse at Cadillacs, Cowboys and Cocktails, held at Cadillac Ranch. Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association — Cleveland Area Chapter, the evening was all about kicking up your heels.
	Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran and Medina Hospitals Straight from 03/15/2011 Straight from the Heart was held at LaCentre in Westlake with 500 supporters attending, many in theme-appropriate crimson evening wear. Proceeds support the heart centers of the four western region hospitals of the Cleveland Clinic: Fairview, Lakewood, Lu
	Beachwood High School Green Dream Marketing/Junior Achievement G 03/15/2011 Progressive Corporate Headquarters in Mayfield Village was the perfect venue for the first-ever GREENLife Gala, a benefit organized by Beachwood High School’s Green Dream Marketing/Junior Achievement class.
	Cleveland Zoological Society Animal Attractions 02/17/2011 Ah, February. Love is in the air — along with single-digit temperatures — and things are getting hot over at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Rainforest Building.
	Western Reserve Historical Society Somewhere in Time 02/17/2011 The Somewhere in Time fundraiser for the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) drew more than 230 supporters to its University Circle home. Board member, Grovie Cooley, was the benefit chair.
	The Cleveland Institute of Music Night for a Knight 02/17/2011 The Director of Cinematheque at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Associated Director of Film at the Cleveland Museum of Art is now Sir John Ewing, having been named a Chevalier (Knight) in the Order of Arts and Letters of the Republic of France.
	The Cleveland Museum of Art One Singular Sensation 02/17/2011 Marvin Hamlisch wowed the crowd at One Singular Sensation, the Cleveland Institute of Music�s benefit taking its name from his multiple award-winning score for �A Chorus Line.�
	Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation Holiday Tour 01/24/2011 On the day of the Historic Warehouse District Holiday Tour, nearly a foot of snow fell on the city in a matter of hours, resulting in gridlock for those heading home.
	Providence House Deck the House 01/24/2011 The annual �Deck the House� at Browns Stadium is always a fun evening. Stuffed animals for $10, mystery Christmas stockings for $20 and a live auction with very unique items helped organizers shoot for a $100,000 goal.
	Philanthropia 01/24/2011 About $145,000 was raised for local charities at the 10th annual Philanthropia, the benefit conceived by Harlan Diamond following 9/11 to raise money for Cleveland nonprofits.
	Community Shares Justice Rocks! 01/24/2011 The diverse group of supporters at Justice Rocks was a tribute to the makeup and mission of Community Shares.
	Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute An Evening with Scott 12/03/2010 An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends raised $1.1 million for the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute with an ice show at Quicken Loans Arena followed by a black-tie gala at the Renaissance Hotel.
	SPACES App to the Future 12/03/2010 SPACES Art Gallery took technology to heart for its annual benefit and art auction this year. Encouraging guests to �fire up the flux capacitor� and get in the mood to party, the organizers decorated the rooms with dozens of colorful storage
	University Hospitals 12/03/2010 The most transformational announcement in the history of the 145-year old University Hospitals were made by its CEO Tom Zenty at an invitation-only event at Severance Hall.
	Ahuja Medical Center Dedication Gala 12/03/2010 If ever a party were perfect, the Ahuja Medical Center Dedication Gala was in every way.
	Chagrin Documentary Film Festival 11/12/2010 Boasting 90 films from 26 countries, the inaugural Chagrin Documentary Film Festival was a success in every sense of the word.
	Big Shots and Little Stars 11/12/2010 When an organization raises $330,000, you know it has some muscle behind it. And the beautiful and talented Allison Clarke, founder of Flashes of Hope, has the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Lake Erie Monsters in her corner.
	Presidential Scholarship Luncheon 11/12/2010 Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the 66th Secretary of State of the United States from 2005 to 2009, was the keynote speaker at the annual Presidential Scholarship Luncheon presented by the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation. The event raised more than $1 million
	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Rock Hall Ball 10/15/2010 Has it really been 15 years since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated its opening with one of the biggest bashes Cleveland has ever seen? Yes, and it can still throw a great party. Eight million visitors from all 50 states and 100 foreign
	Canton's Mercy Medical Center 16th Annual Glenmoor Gather 10/15/2010 The 16th annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles was held at the historic Glenmoor Country Club near Canton. Five thousand people came to admire more than 200 vintage and classic automobiles on display.
	Kent State University Museum 25 Years of Dazzle! 10/15/2010 Kent State University Museum celebrated its quarter-century success that began with the magnificent costume collection donated by Jerry Silverman and Shannon Rodgers.
	American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball 10/15/2010 The Akron/Canton Cattle Baron’s Ball for the American Cancer Society was held for the first time at Hale Farm & Village in Bath, an ideal venue for the western-themed party. The crowd of 550 supporters got into the spirit with creative, Western attire.
	West Side Ecumenical Ministry Roadfest10 09/15/2010 The Junior Advisory Board of the West Side Ecumenical Ministry had an “aha” moment when chair Ann Weinzimmer suggested an unusual fundraiser: a scavenger hunt. Roadfest10 began at Lincoln Park in Tremont. Armed with vague clues and a crossword puzzle to u
	Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Color Me Cleveland 09/15/2010 West Side Market, Wade Oval Park, the Warehouse District and East 4th street were just several of the sites where local artists created art and interacted with the public during the third-annual Color Me Cleveland.
	Western Reserve Historical Society Barrington International Wine 09/15/2010 Fred Baker not only knows fine cars, he knows how to throw a magnificent party. For the sixth year in a row, the Audi entrepreneur hosted a first-class fundraiser for the Western Reserve Historical Society — in particular, the Crawford Auto Museum — at Ba
	Cleveland Zoological Society Twilight at the Zoo 09/15/2010 It�s August in Cleveland, so there�s only one thing to do: head down Wildlife Way to �Twilight at the Zoo,� the over-21, over-the-top summertime blast that�s got to be on any �best party� list.
	Tennies, Tuxes & T-Shirts 08/18/2010 The game plan was clear: let friends of the American Diabetes Association loose on the floor of Quicken Loans Arena for an evening of good food, casino gaming and great auction items.
	Grapes on Tour & Hors d’Oeuvre Contest 08/18/2010 Our Lady of the Wayside (OLW) combined its two popular fundraisers into one fabulous evening of fine wine and food.
	Speakeasy 2.0 08/18/2010 The subway tunnels under the Veterans Memorial Detroit-Superior Bridge were the perfect venue for Speakeasy 2.0, Ingenuity’s prelude to its Festival of Art and Technology.
	Cotillion Society of Cleveland holds 47th annual Debutante Ball 08/18/2010 The Cotillion Society of Cleveland presented six young women and two gentlemen at its 47th annual debutante ball held at The Country Club in Pepper Pike.
	Cleveland Museum of Art Summer Solstice 07/15/2010 The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) celebrated the longest day of the year with a Summer Solstice Party that went on until 2 a.m. The event sold out with 4,750 attendees!
	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Chef Jam 2010: Cleveland F 07/15/2010 Nowhere but at the second annual Chef Jam would $50 get you dinner at all 26-plus restaurants that participated at the sold-out event held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
	St. John Medical Center Top Chef 07/15/2010 St. John Medical Center�s top class �Top Chef� event brought in more than $200,000 for SJMC�s community outreach and Wellness Ministry programs. It raised the bar for quality cuisine, innovative ideas and fundraising success. B
	ZippityZooDoo: Black & White Bash 07/14/2010 It felt as hot as the African savannah, but the 37th Annual ZippityZooZoo was definitely the coolest place to be. A tip of the pith helmet to Tara Turner, Fiona Green and a very expectant Rita Fuller for keeping the party humming. More than 500 guests — m
	Great Lakes Theater Festival 06/16/2010 If anyone can ever revive the art of reading aloud, it will be John Lithgow, distinguished actor and alumnus of the Great Lakes Theater Festival who spent a weekend in Cleveland doing just that — reading aloud to hundreds of happy people.
	The Cleveland Orchestra 06/16/2010 Resplendent was the word for Severance Celebration, an elegant evening for Cleveland’s jewel and the home of its beneficiary The Cleveland Orchestra.
	MOCA 06/16/2010 Palate/Palette, A Sensual Blend of Food + Art, was a unique evening of art, food and wine to benefit the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA). The event was held on site with nearly 300 supporters of contemporary art in attendance.
	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum 06/16/2010 A benefit for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a guaranteed good time, and this year�s It�s Only Rock and Roll extravaganza was no exception.
	Tiara 05/20/2010 Tiara, the black-tie dinner dance benefit for Southwest General Hospital took on a Roaring 20s theme this year which was carried out at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
	Here Comes the Sun 05/20/2010 The Ride the Rainbow Gala sold out with 1001 supporters. As the single-largest fundraiser for University Hospitals� Rainbow Babies & Children�s Hospital (RBCH), the gala raised a record $850,000. Congratulations to event co-chairs Jill C
	Market Under Glass 05/20/2010 The 15th annual �Market Under Glass� continued its successful heritage in the Galleria at Erieview. Supporters are attracted to the event because of the generosity of nearly 50 restaurants that prepare samples of their offerings. More than 1
	HeartThrob Ball 05/20/2010 HeartThrob Ball to benefit Cleveland Clinic Children�s Hospital attracted 1,100 patrons to the Wolstein Center and raised a record-breaking $825,000. Honorary chairman of this milestone event was Umberto Fedeli.
	Day of Caring 04/14/2010
	Road To Red Carpet 04/14/2010
	Chef's Fantasy April 10 04/14/2010 The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted its 12th annual Chefs Fantasy benefit at which Don Misheff, managing partner of Ernst & Young, was honored. Joe Heider, principal of event title sponsor Rehmann Comprehensive Financial Services, and Tim Clepp
	CIFF Opening 04/14/2010
	Cleveland Museum of Art Gartner Opening 03/12/2010 They wined and dined upstairs and downstairs at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s party to celebrate the long-awaited reopening of Gartner Auditorium which looks like a gorgeous box made of chocolate and sounds like a dream, if the performance by Max Raabe an
	Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village Mardi Paws 03/12/2010 More than 325 folks raised the woof � I mean roof � at Mardi Paws, the benefit for the Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village.
	PlayhouseSquare Partners Jump Back Ball 03/12/2010 The 19th annual Jump Back Ball �Celebrate: Carnavale,� hosted by the PlayhouseSquare Partners was everything it set out to be, from the sold-out crowd of 950 guests, to the $120,000 it raised for the organization.
	Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals Straight From the Heart 03/12/2010 The regional heart centers of the Cleveland Clinic have benefited from �Straight From the Heart� parties over the last five years. �We�ve raised well over one million dollars so far,� according to Fred DeGrandis, Regiona
	Recreation League of Cleveland hosts its 2009 Assembly Ball 01/29/2010 The Recreation League of Cleveland presented 15 young women and 21 young men, the daughters and sons of its member families, at the 72nd Assembly Ball at The Union Club.
	Somewhere in Time 02/17/2010 Somewhere in Time was an inaugural benefit for what the Western Reserve Historical Society plans to be an annual event, with each prospective party highlighting a different decade.
	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert 02/17/2010 The 30th annual concert celebrating the birth of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was presented by the City of Cleveland and the Musical Arts Association to a sold-out audience at Severance Hall.
	Red & White on Thursday Night 02/17/2010 The Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation held its 13th annual Red & White on Thursday Night benefit at the John S. Knight Center in Akron.
	Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 02/17/2010 The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission hosted its 10th annual Cleveland Sports Awards, attended by nearly 1,200 people at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
	Akron Children’s Hospital 01/29/2010 Forest enchantment was the theme of the 107th Charity Ball benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital.
	Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland 01/29/2010 The Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland celebrated the 75th anniversary of the very first Yale Ball presented in 1934.
	G-Clef Ball 12/04/2009 There�s no doubt that people are being careful with their money these days. There has been a noticeable decline in benefit attendance this fall but people will still turn out for their favorite organizations.
	An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends 12/04/2009 Scott Hamilton returned to the ice — this time for cancer. The 10th annual “An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends” was even more spectacular than usual. The 51-year-old Olympic champion made good on a challenge he accepted at last’s year’s event from
	Signature Chefs Auction 12/04/2009 There were delicate crab cakes with corn relish by Don’s Lighthouse, slow-cooked beef short ribs chili by Melange, truffle seared-veal tenderloin by Bucci’s and bread pudding with whisky butter by Great Lakes Brewing Co. And, that was just the beginning a
	Epilepsy Association Gala 12/04/2009 One-in-Six Foundation founder Bruce Hunsicker and his wife Laura were honored at the fourth annual benefit that raises funds for and awareness of prostate cancer.
	Cleveland Animal Protective League 11/12/2009 There was just one four-legged guest of honor, but a roomful of love at this year’s “Fur Ball 2009” for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. “Cold Noses, Warm Hearts” offered lots of wonderful auction items — including lunch with area celebrities and a
	Flashes of Hope 11/12/2009 Red-hot electricity and high anticipation made for a powerful evening for Flashes of Hope held at the “Q” in partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
	Great Lakes Theater Festival 11/12/2009 Tom Hanks, beloved by Cleveland film fans and, most especially, the staff and supporters of Great Lakes Theater Festival, cut a serious swath in our fair city with a whirlwind visit in October of less than 48 hours. Artistic Director Charlie Fee had an ab
	The One-in-Six Foundation 11/12/2009 One-in-Six Foundation founder Bruce Hunsicker and his wife Laura were honored at the fourth annual benefit that raises funds for and awareness of prostate cancer.
	Hay Day 10/14/2009 Valet draft horses, pulling a wagon, made their way down the winding driveway at White North Stables in Hunting Valley to pick up guests for the annual Hay Day.
	Moonlight Over Lake Erie 10/14/2009 Moonlight Over Lake Erie, the gorgeous party for North Coast Community Homes, took place at the former Hanna mansion in Bratenahl, now the home of Judi and Tom Embrescia.
	Taste of the NF 10/14/2009 Described as �the most upscale tailgate party in Cleveland,� Taste of the NFL celebrated its 11th year in Cleveland Browns Stadium. As usual, Cleveland Browns, both current players and alumni, were on hand to chat with guests, sign autograph
	Anisfield-Wolf Awards 10/14/2009 More than 600 fans of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards turned out for the 2009 awards presented at the Cleveland Play House.
	Blue Jean Ball 09/16/2009 Trey Gray, drummer for country music�s Brooks & Dunn and national spokesman for the Huntington�s Disease Society of America, was the special guest at the Blue Jean Ball benefiting the HDSA Northeast Ohio Chapter.
	Chukkers for Children 09/16/2009 Chukkers for Children, an inaugural polo benefit for Rainbow Babies & Children�s Hospital, was held at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field.
	The Barrington Napa Classic 2009 09/16/2009
	Cattle Baron’s Ball 09/16/2009 The American Cancer Society hosted its Cattle Baron�s Ball, sponsored by Continental Airlines that offered its hangar for the venue and a rare tour of the flight deck of its latest jet.
	Cotillion Society of Cleveland holds its 46th annual ball 08/19/2009 The Cotillion Society of Cleveland presented eight daughters and sons of its members’ families at its 46th annual Cotillion Ball held at The Country Club in Pepper Pike.
	St. John West Shore Hospital Top Chef 08/19/2009 St. John West Shore Hospital’s “Festival of the Arts Patrons Preview Party”” is creating a serious rival to UH’s “Five Star Sensation.” The spectacular “Top Chef” competition, raised more than $200,000 to benefit community outreach and wellness ministry p
	Hiram House Camp Horse Around 08/19/2009 �Horse Around� to benefit Hiram House Camp was a ticket to fun for kids of all ages. Under a sun-and-cloud sky, campers, their parents, grandparents, former camp counselors, former campers and friends had the opportunity to enjoy their favor
	Great Lakes Science Center “Darwin” 07/16/2009 The Great Lakes Science Center is the first venue to host “Darwin” in this country following its triumph in London at the Natural History Museum, which collaborated with Boston’s Museum of Science, Chicago’s Field Museum and Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum
	Tremont West Development Corporation “Tremont Trek” 07/16/2009 This year’s Tremont Trek was probably the best one yet. The homes on the tour were particularly interesting and diverse. Area restaurants really outdid themselves to provide first rate food. The wines offered were excellent, thanks to Sandy Earl and Wine
	Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village “Doggone Purrfect Night” 07/16/2009 A sold-out crowd and a delightful summer evening had trustees and volunteers of the Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village sitting pretty. Memories of last year’s monsoon quickly faded as the second annual “Doggone Purrfect Night” kicked off to raise mone
	Cleveland Museum of Art “Summer Solstice” 07/16/2009 After the glamorous and glorious opening of the new East Wing at the Cleveland Museum of Art, no one will ever again be able to think of the museum in exactly the same way as they always have. It’s always magnificent of course, but on this night, with a h
	Cleveland Metropolitan School District 06/17/2009 “A Decade of Dreams” was a celebration of 10 years of the All-City Musical.
	Ohio Cancer Research Associates 06/17/2009 No, roast was not on the menu at the 21st annual “Grand Illusions” for Ohio Cancer Research Associates (OCRA), emceed by Currents own Martha Towns. Just a gentle “sauté” to honor community leader and lucky recipient of this year’s zingers: Terrance (Terry
	The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine 06/17/2009 Some of the best things afoot at The Ohio College Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) are scholarships granted to students needing help to earn their degree. And what better way to fund them than with a gala event that also honors those who have made significant co
	Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center 06/17/2009 The sun setting on the polo field at the Cleveland Metroparks in Moreland Hills was the perfect ending to an elegant evening that featured a demonstration polo match and a light supper under a white tent.
	Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 05/28/2009 The All Aboard Ball to benefit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad this year took more than 300 guests �home.� Held at the railroad�s Fitzwater Yard and Maintenance Facility, partygoers met at the Rockside Road station and took a 10-m
	Cleveland POPS Orchestra 05/28/2009 It�s always fun when party guests get in the spirit of the theme, and so it was when 130 fans of the Cleveland POPS Orchestra decked themselves out in hats, spats, feathers and flapper dresses for Speakeasy which took place at Executive Caterers at
	Autism Speaks 05/28/2009 It was time to get down, get funky as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum became party central for the �Rock �til it Stops� fundraiser for the Cleveland chapter of Autism Speaks.
	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 05/28/2009 Finally, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in the city where the term �rock �n roll� was coined! The excitement started three hours before show time as guests began arriving at Public Auditorium. Throngs of me
	chefs fantasy 04/10/2009 The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honored Shamrock Companies� CEO Bob Troop at its annual Chef�s Fantasy, the nonprofit�s premier six-course dinner created by nine of Cleveland�s best chefs.
	Renaissance ball april 04/10/2009 There were 380 supporters in attendance at the 15th annual Renaissance Ball. The black-tie gala was held in the ballroom of the Embassy Suites in Independence.
	CIFFopening 04/10/2009 What, you may well ask, could lure more than 1,000 people downtown on a Thursday night? It must be opening night of the Cleveland International Film Festival.
	Evening with hank aaron 04/10/2009
	Straight from the Heart 03/19/2009
	Paprika! Enchanted Gardens 03/19/2009
	Road to the Red Carpet 03/19/2009
	Jump Back Ball 03/19/2009
	“Cleveland Sports Awards” 02/19/2009
	Women in Touch with Akron�s Needs 02/19/2009
	Animal Attractions 02/19/2009
	Red & White on Thursday Night 02/19/2009
	Children's Free Care Fund 01/21/2009 Across the region, Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer offices hosted benefits during the holiday season for the Children�s Free Care Fund. In Solon, a cocktail party at Macklin Event Centre featured a hot buffet, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle,
	Beefeater's Ball 01/21/2009 The Beefeaters Ball, hosted by and for the benefit of the English-Speaking Union, was held at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. About 110 guests were greeted by bagpiper Donald B. Willis and by Ohio Dance Theatre ballet students. The festive evening
	Akron Children's Hospital - 2008 Charity Ball 01/21/2009 The Women�s Board of Akron Children�s Hospital hosted the 106th Charity Ball with 940 guests in attendance. The highlight of the gala evening was the presentation of debutantes. There were 44 young ladies, including two sets of twins, makin
	Assembly Ball 01/21/2009 The Recreation League of Cleveland presented 16 young women and 18 young men, the daughters and sons of its member families, at the 71st Assembly Ball held at The Union Club. Mrs. Edward Scott Emerson and Mrs. Michael Robert Shaughnessy served as co-ch
	First Waltz 12/10/2008 It was time for trading in the work shoes for the blue suede shoes, dancing on tables and singing with the band. The First Waltz, consistently one of the best parties in town and held at the House of Blues, benefited the Bright Side of the Road Foundat
	G-Clef Ball 12/10/2008 United States Senator Sherrod Brown and his wife Connie Schultz, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, were honored by the Cleveland POPS Orchestra at its annual G-Clef Ball. Sondra Boyd was chairman of the benefit attended by some 200 guests who beg
	An Evening With Scott Hamilton 12/10/2008 An Evening With Scott Hamilton and Friends was held to benefit The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative at Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. Mr. Hamilton founded CARES (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship) with the goal of era
	Ride the Rainbow Gala 12/10/2008 The �Ride the Rainbow Gala� was an exercise in elegance, from the incredible transformation of Public Hall to the ladies� gowns. Everyone took �black tie preferred� as an invitation to break out the finery, and it was
	5 City Gala 11/19/2008 Well beyond its hometown borders, The Cleveland Orchestra celebrated its spectacular achievements at the 5 City Gala, the benefit in homage to successes in Miami, Milan, New York and Vienna. Audrey and Albert Ratner were honorary chairmen and Paula
	Grapes on the Gridiron 11/19/2008 For the second year, Akron�s Hattie Larlham and Avon�s Our Lady of the Wayside combined forces for Grapes on the Gridiron. The event promised to celebrate friends, fine wines and football and delivered all three. Held at Cantonʏ
	Project LEARN -- Alphabet Affair 11/19/2008 Project: LEARN�s 15th annual Alphabet Affair celebrated the letter �O� at the Old Arcade. Only outstanding oaths could describe this party whose chairman Greg Schmid was obligated to serve alone, as Megan Short gave birth that
	Lake Hospital Glitz 11/19/2008 Globally known as �The Glitz,� this year�s fundraiser for Lake Hospital System was Alla Buona Salute! Italian for �To your good health!� the party delivered fun at every turn of LaMalfa. About 600 supporters of Lake Ho
	Holy Hanna! 10/15/2008 Holy Hanna! And they said it couldn't be done, those naysayers who said no one could rebuild and remodel the Hanna Theatre in nine months. Tell that to the 578 excited people, some of who came an hour before the official start time of the opening
	An Evening with Tipper Gore 10/14/2008 It was people in need � not politics � that brought Tipper Gore to Cleveland for a fundraiser for the Jewish Family Service Association (JFSA). The former mental health policy advisor to Bill Clinton was the guest speaker at a reception at t
	Pandemonium '08 10/10/2008 Cleveland Public Theatre�s annual fundraiser, Pandemonium, this year was themed to Hidden Treasures. As usual, the party fully utilized the many spaces that are Cleveland Public Theatre.
	Reason for Hope Ball 10/10/2008 The third annual Reason for Hope Ball was held at the InterContinental Hotel with 350 guests in attendance. The gala benefit was organized by the Zinkan Charitable Foundation, the focus of which is to help find a cure for neuromuscular diseases, among
	Shoes and Clothes for Kids 09/19/2008 The invitation said "rain or shine," and the nearly 500 tropically attired guests on Whiskey Island got a bit of both. For the third year, Shoes and Clothes for Kids put on a flip-flops-and-Hawaiian-shirt luau at Wendy Park by the lake, and this one was
	Kidney Foundation of Ohio 09/19/2008 From the skull-and-swords flags leading up to the Shoreby Club in Bratenahl to the double take of the man in my rearview mirror who was dressed in full pirate garb, Shipwrecked Down by the Shore-by wasn't attended by just a bunch of swashbuckling pirate
	Twilight at the Zoo 09/19/2008 If non-stop music, food and drink is your kind of party, you probably already know about the Cleveland Zoological Society's Twilight at the Zoo. For the uninitiated, let's just say it's a summertime blast with more than 7,000 of your closest friends, an
	The Cotillion Society of Cleveland holds 45th annual ball 09/19/2008 The Cotillion Society of Cleveland presented six young women at its 45th annual debutante ball at The Country Club in Pepper Pike. The daughters, and in previous years sons as well, of member families of The Cotillion Society participate in community ser