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	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