6PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION
7PM PERFORMANCE BY SAINT LOUIS BALLET
FOLLOWED BY DINNER, AUCTION AND DANCING
Black Tie Optional | Valet Provided
EVENT CHAIRS
Miran Halen | Laurie Lock | Brooke Meek | Carol Voss
ADVISORY CHAIRS
Joan Quicksilver | Patricia Whiteside
AUCTION CHAIR
Sarah Glasser
AUCTIONEER
Guy Phillips
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Jasmine Huda
2020 SPONSORS
kick off the gala!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th
5:30-7:30pm
Neiman Marcus, Fine Apparel, Level Two
Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
Music, Fashion and Fun
Please RSVP to Kirsten Schultz
| 636-537-1998 x 109
WHAT TO WEAR TO THE SPRING GALA
Videographer: Craig Currie
COVERAGE OF THE GALA
JOIN US FOR THE CAUSE
The Spring Gala provides essential support for Saint Louis Ballet’s performance season which offers four major productions annually at the beautiful Touhill Performing Arts Center. Proceeds also fund outreach
programs, which include Tickets for Teachers and Kids, Pirouettes with a Purpose and Pointe to Succeed, our
in-school program that brings the joy of ballet to underserved children in our community.
The Gen Horiuchi,
Executive and Artistic Director
Christina Altholz
Maha Alul
Bhavani Amirthalingam
& Karthik Muthusamy
Kira & Kyle Andersen
Maria Briggs Anderson
Jenny & Chris Bartlow
Faith Berger
Susan Bindler
Marlene & James Clark
Elizabeth & Sean Connole
Lara Cordova & Gerry Rivera
Jennifer & Jim Cunnane
Beth Farmer
Margie & Don Franz
Susan Gelman & Andy Schaul
Sarah & David Glasser
Paula & Charles Gordon
Leigh Ellen & Ray Griffiths
Janice & Tony Gunst
Jenny Gupta
Maryam Haidery & Don Ferguson
Miran & David Halen
Cathie & Scott Hernandez
Jen & Tim Hertel
Alexandra & Kevin Kalwerisky
Theresa & Peter Karutz
Judy Leise
Jackie & Scott Leisler
Sharon & Cliff Leve
Laurie & Sean Lock
Lauren Lovett
Annette & Dr. Randall Markarian
Jennifer & Greg Martin
Brooke & Dr. Brian Meek
Ruth & Lawrence Miller
Valerie Miller
Joey Neal & David Morris
Lindsey Nenninger
Elizabeth Nesmith
Sarah & Jeff Oberman
Joan Quicksilver
Stephanie & Anthony Randall
Margaret & Richard Riney
Stephanie Riven
Helene Sayad
Kirsten Schultz
Amy & Jim Schwetz
Cori & Dr. Thomas Sehy
Melissa & Brady Smith-Groff
Ellen Soule
Catherine & Ken Stückenschneider
Kate & David Suggs
Julie Tang & Mark Eggert
Laura & Michael Tarrasch
Trish Muyco Tobin
Tedd & Justin Trabert
Dr. Mimi Vo & Shawn Cao
Jane & Dr. Al Van Amburg
Carol & Tom Voss
Tom & Gigi Weaver
Alexa & Rob Whiteside
Dr. Karen Whiteside & Mike Smith
Patricia & Dr. Leo Whiteside
Jackie YoonFran Zamler
EVENT COMMITTEE
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
Mary Strauss is a star and a legend in the fields of performing arts and urban revitalization. Known for overseeing the restoration of the beloved Fox Theatre, Mary was also instrumental in establishing Grand Center, St. Louis’ thriving arts and entertainment district. She is co-owner of the Fox Theatre and of Fox Theatricals, whose productions have won 65 Tony Awards (194 Tony nominations). Mary’s commitment to the arts and young people is embodied in the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and her support of numerous organizations throughout our city. It is our privilege to honor Mary Strauss, whose unwavering support has been crucial to the success of Saint Louis Ballet.