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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Presents 9 Awards at Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards

Bobb Cooper and Mayor Kate Gallego The Event: The 8th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards The Cause: Phoenix Center for the Arts Emcees: Priscilla Torres & Octavio Pulido 2019 Mayor’s Arts Awards winners: Lou and Evelyn Grubb Community Innovator Award -– RJ Muller of Cox Communications / Dance Artist Award – Susan Bendix / Literary Artist Award – Joel Salcido / Jerry Lawson Memorial Music Artist Award – Downtown Chamber Series / Theatre Artist Award – Bobb Cooper / Dr. Eugene Grigsby Visual Artist Award – Maggie Keane / Young Artist Award – Ruchi Ukhade / Innovative Arts Organization Award – Girls…

8th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego presents 9 awards

Phoenix Art Museum Celebrates 65 Years at a Sapphire Anniversary Edition of ‘The pARTy’

The Phoenix Art Museum held ‘the pARTy in the Garden’ celebrating the 65th Sapphire Anniversary of the museum on April 13, 2024. The evening also featured a vibrant ‘Pink AfterpARTy’ to continue the festivities late into the night. The 65th Anniversary Sapphire Gala Chairs: Michele M. & Matthew Feeney and Judith & Donald C. Opatrny The Pink After pARTy Chairs: Vanessa Ruiz & Sam Alpert and Lisa Bienstock, DDS & Ben Himmelstein Sapphire Sponsors: ARTenders | Carole & Arte Moreno | Sally Odegard & William A. Pope | Judith & Donald C. Opatrny | The Rob Walton Foundation Dollars Raised:…

2024 ‘Art d’Core Gala’ Was a Feast for the Senses

‘Fresh Brunch’ for one•n•ten Breaks Attendance & Fundraising Records

one•n•ten hosted its annual Fresh Brunch on March 24, 2024, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. The sold-out event had more than 1,900 attendees, making it the largest nonprofit fundraising attendance in a ballroom in Valley history. Title Sponsors: Basis Educational Ventures | Trulieve | Waymo | AlphaGraphics | US Bank | Fry’s Foods | Bank of America Event Co-Chairs: David & Manny Soto-Griego Honorary Chairs: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes & Nicole Wheatcroft, Gary Jackson & Oscar De las salas Honorees: one•n•ten Advocacy Award – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs | Nora Gustavsson Volunteer Spirit Award – John Bergeron…

Xico Hosts Stunning & Most Successful Art Auction to Date

Xico held its 36th Annual Dinner & Art Auction on February 24, 2024, at Warehouse215 in Downtown Phoenix. The generous purchase of art at the event each year has played a pivotal role in advancing Xico’s mission to promote and sustain Latino and Indigenous culture through art, as well as to serve and elevate Latino and Indigenous artists. Premier Sponsor: Bank of America Virginia E. Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award Recipient: Ruben Alvarez Dollars Raised: $446,600 Notable Moments: The success of the night far surpassed Xico’s expectations, with over 550 attendees and an astounding fundraising achievement – marking the organization’s most successful…

Arizona Science Center ‘Galaxy Gala’ Celebrates 40 Years & Big Announcement

The Arizona Science Center celebrated its 40th anniversary at the 2024 Galaxy Gala, held on Feb. 3, 2024, at the Science Center in Downtown Phoenix. Ruby Sponsors: Rebecca Ailes-Fine & Peter Fine | Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Event Co-Chairs: Regina & Patrick Edwards Catering: M Culinary Entertainment: Urban Electra Decor: White House Design Studio Notable Moments: In celebration of the Center’s 40th anniversary, the ruby-themed entrance included getting an 80’s cassette tape (think Billy Ocean!) with your table assignment. Next, guests were treated to a first look at the “OceanXperience” exhibition, featuring an immersive deep-sea adventure to raise awareness…

Fabulous ‘Full Circle’ Fundraiser for The Be Kind People Project Raises $1M for School Programs

The Be Kind People Project hosted its annual Full Circle event on Dec. 2, 2023, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. This event celebrates and honors those who work to make a difference in the lives of Arizona youth. Leading Sponsor: The Rob Walton Foundation Event Co-Chairs: Christi Warner Beyer & Robert Meza Honoree: Jordan Rose – The Full Circle Award for Excellence in Innovation Dollars Raised: $1,090,000 Entertainment: THE BE KIND CREW | Javi Star Auctioneer: Anna Aja Notable Moments: The vibrant and colorful evening kicked off with a DJ spinning, cocktails and light bites in the…

‘Women in Blue’ Honors 3 Local Heroes

The 6th Annual Women in Blue Celebration was held Fri., Sept. 15 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort to benefit Phoenix Police Foundation. Congratulations to the three honorees and thank you for your service. Presenting Sponsors: Motorola Solutions | Circle K | Albertsons | Safeway Up and Comer Award Recipient: Police Assistant Madison Hamas Elevating Women in Law Enforcement Award Recipient: Sergeant Virginia Bolenbaugh Act of Valor Award Recipient: Officer Denise Bruce-Jones Emcee: Carey Peña Auctioneer: Sergeant Tommy Thompson Notable Moments: Once again, the stories of valor and heroism were abundant as three special female leaders within the Phoenix Police Department were honored by…