Beaux Arts Ball a Record Success
The 15th Annual Beaux Arts Ball, “As Time Goes By,” was held June 6, 2008, at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. South Shore Arts’ primary fundraising event of the year, the Ball benefits the everykid program, which last year served over 17,000 children, youth and families in Northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago. The sold-out black tie event once again set a new milestone, netting a record $164,000! Beaux Arts Ball Co-Chairs Joyce Davis, Karen Maravilla and Colleen Reilly—along with a dynamic committee, board and staff—deserve many thanks for a job well done!
South Shore Arts Executive Director John Cain presented individual and business Patron of the Year Awards to Vince Galbiati and the Northwest Indiana Forum, board members Danette Garza and Connie Skozen, and John Davies, for their support, vision and hand-on work involved in renewing and advancing the South Shore Poster campaign, as well as establishing the South Shore Poster Art Management agreement between the Forum and South Shore Arts.
Returning to Casablanca was the theme for the evening, and guests were greeted by a life size cut-out of John Cain welcoming them to “John’s Café Americain.” Table décor included Moroccan lanterns draped with a tapestry scarf and surrounded by giant Monstera leaves. The feeling was definitely Casbah! Special thanks for decorations go to Seda Turan-Yahne and Jackie Wickland, who went the extra mile to make it all happen.
In celebration of the 15th Anniversary, guests were treated during dinner to 15 years of earlier Ball photos, some dating back to the very first Beaux Arts Ball in 1994, along with a glimpse of the everykid program in action. Once again, dancing went to the very end of the evening. A rumor was confirmed that, yes, several people were seen line dancing to “Love Shack!”
Major sponsors of the 15th Annual Beaux Arts Ball were Presenting Sponsor NIPSCO, Diamond Sponsor Geminus Prevention Services, Inc., and Event Sponsors Burke Costanza & Cuppy, LLP, Community Healthcare System, Harris, Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Lexus of Merrillville, Rowley Bushue & Company, LLP, Dr. John and Nancy Gustaitis and the Chris and Dede Morrow Fund of the Legacy Foundation. John Riddle was the lucky winner of the vintage emerald and diamond pendant watch donated by James and Sons for the raffle.
Judith Mayer owner of Keyword Design provided the invitation and program design and Tom Largus of Largus Printing printed the invitations. Additional thanks go to Drs. Amy and Dennis Han, Alex Gardner Riddle, Levin BMW, Post-Tribune, Fannie Mae, Markey’s Audio Visual, Design Studio 303, Accucraft Finals, Inc., and Jefferson Street Flowers for underwriting the cocktail hour, programs, wine, table favors, audio visual and decorations.
Please mark your calendars for June 5, 2009, when South Shore Arts will celebrate the 16th Anniversary of the Beaux Arts Ball!
Beaux Arts Ball Table Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
NIPSCO
DIAMOND ($10,000)
Geminus Prevention Services Inc.
PLATINUM ($5,000)
Burke Costanza & Cuppy, LLP
Community Healthcare System
Community Hospital
Harris
Horseshoe Casino Hammond
Lexus of Merrillville
Rowley Bushue & Company, LLP
Chris and Dede Morrow Fund of the Legacy Foundation, Inc.
Dr. John and Nancy Gustaitis
GOLD ($2,500)
ArcelorMittal
Krieg DeVault
Majestic Star Casino
Peoples Bank
SILVER ($1,500)
CCL Construction
Century 21 Powers Realty
El Taco Real
Fifth Third Bank
FSNB Private Banking
Gustavo Galante, M.D.
Indiana University Northwest
Methodist Hospitals
Northwest Indiana Forum
Scott King Group
The TIMES
Tom Sourlis and Sue Eleuterio
Trimboli Chiropractic
Liz and Chris Valavanis
Julie & Dr. Michael Mintz with Robin & John Salzieder
John Riddle & Alex Gardner Riddle
John Cain with Kathy O'Donnell, Jennifer Johns and Brenda Richter
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