PONCHO celebrated 46 years of raising money for the arts on April 12 at the Westin Seattle.
This year’s theme, Nouveau Glam, encouraged close to 500 well-heeled patrons to walk the red carpet for the arts while enjoying a modern twist on yesterday’s glamour. A good time was had by all, as patrons basked in the glam décor, enjoyed fresh cuisine, spirited refreshments and were treated to several outstanding dance performances and a fantastic aerial show throughout the evening. An explosion of post-party revelers danced the night away in the Fashion Lounge while enjoying signature cocktails.
From concept to implementation, Gala Chair Rose Dennis set her sights on delivering an evening of Humor, Fantasy and Glamour and encouraging new faces to attend the Gala and support the arts. "I'm excited about how memorable the evening was for our patrons" says Dennis. "I just can't thank everyone enough for their contributions. I'm always amazed at how dedicated everyone is, particularly our volunteers." From theme to the Glam Gallery Preview Party to the Nouveau Patron priced ticket, the event did see new faces in the audience.
Aside from an evening of glitz and glam, the PONCHO Gala remains a way for our community to come together to celebrate and support the arts. Raising over $700,000 for the arts auction night, including $151,000 for Arts Education initiatives. Steve Kutz of JP Morgan Private Bank, the evening’s Presenting Sponsor said the following about the evening, "What a fantastic event to be involved with. We are so proud to support PONCHO’s efforts in raising money for the arts. The critical fundraising moment of the evening was when Ken Alhadeff engaged the room to Raise the Paddle for arts education, raising over $150,000. Having the Northwest Boy Choir on hand to personally thank patrons for their support really drove home the point that PONCHO is not an option."
Extraordinary Luxury Lifestyle auction items from the evening included:
· An exclusive trip to see London Theatre with a shopping experience for four people – Sold for $15,000
· A Ladies NYC Spectacular Trip for four with a private breakfast at Tiffany & Co. tickets to the Martha Stewart show, and a shopping spree at Macy’s – Sold for $11,000
· The Complete Formula One Racing Experience for two at the Spanish Grand Prix – Sold for $25,000
· An all inclusive fishing trip at Waterfall Resort in Alaska for four – Sold for $17,000
· Lino Tagliapietra's Stromboli – Sold for $26,000
PONCHO thanks the many generous patrons, donors and volunteers who have made the PONCHO Gala truly special this year. PONCHO’s success is your success and it means a great deal to our arts organizations and artists.
To see photos of the evening, visit Team Photogenic. Photo Credit: Kimberly Person for Team Photogenic.
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PONCHO would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their generous support of the Gala:
Presenting Sponsor: JP Morgan
Mainstage: Audi/Barrier Motors, Boeing, Pedersen’s
Loge: Alaska Airlines, Campari/Skyy Vodka, Continental Airlines, Ederer Investment Company, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Team Photogenic, Windstar Cruises
Gallery: BNY Mellon, Kibble & Prentice, Machine Entertainment, PR Matters, Red Hook, Theo Chocolates, Wells Fargo
Media: Washington CEO
Gold Season Sponsors: ESCALA, MACY*S, Seattle Metropolitan, Ten Grands
Special Contributors:
VIP Benefactors
Catherine Adams, Chap & Eve Alvord, Elias Alvord, Nancy & Rick Alvord, Michael & Marjorie Alhadeff, Carl & Renee Behnke, Bob Bloxom, Dr. Mark Dedomenico, Stephen Kutz & Courtney Womack, Lex Lindsey & Lynn Manley, The Lucurell Family, John Jordan, Paul & Lita Luvera, John & Mitzi Morris, Annette & Bob Parks, Sanford “Sonny” Rose, Janet & Doug True, Laura Welland
Benefactors:
Peter & Sarah Anderson, Paul & Joyce Birkeland, Cathy Boshaw & Doug Edlund, Dwayne & Terese Clark, Mark Levine & John Keppeler, Renee Sayatovic, Laurie Stewart, Kip Toner, Arlene Wright & Beni Turan
Please visit www.poncho.org for additional thank you’s.
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Ten Pianos. Ten Pianists. One roof. One stage. One night only. All to promote the performing arts and help make them accessible throughout Washington State.
You are invited to experience an extraordinary evening of superb musical talent on May 17th, 2008, at Benaroya Hall. Take a sneak peek of what the evening has in store for you by viewing a clip from Portland’s recent Ten Grands performance featuring Flight of the Bumblebee.
The first event of its kind in Seattle, Ten Grands and the Snowman Foundation have partnered with PONCHO to bring you an exceptional evening of individual and simultaneous musical performances from 10 amazing pianists, ranging from classical to jazz to pop and everything in between (for further information on the evening’s artists, click here.
Ten Grands is the vision of the Snowman Foundation to promote the musical arts in the Pacific Northwest. What began as the vision of Northwest composer and pianist Michael Allen Harrison has evolved into a multi- community effort which shares the joy, the healing, the learning, and the life-changing gifts music has to offer. PONCHO is proud to be selected as the beneficiary of the evening’s proceeds.
Tickets are selling FAST at Ticketmaster Ticketmaster or call 206.292.ARTS.
Major Sponsors and promoters include:
RBC Dain Rauscher, Sherman Clay, Seattle Weekly, The Rainier Club, Steinway and Sons, 98.9 KWJZ, Escala, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles, Oppenheimer, Encore Media Group, 123Socialmedia.com.
Proceeds to benefit PONCHO's art education programs!
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Attention PONCHO Beneficiaries: City Arts Magazine, soon to be fresh on the Seattle scene and covering our local world of art, culture and creativity is looking for content, contributors and collaborators! Encore Media Group will launch City Arts Seattle magazine in July, 2008 so get your pitches and your press releases ready for this new and local arts vehicle.
City Arts uncovers creativity in and around Seattle. The magazine reveals the people, organizations and events that make our city rich in creative diversity. Look for editorial coverage that strengthens the local arts community by making connections between artists, arts organizations and their audiences, and businesses and agencies that provide support.
Visit City Arts Magazine's website for further information.
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