Arizona Opera supporters gathered for the OPERA ROUGE! Gala on March 23, 2024, at the Arizona Opera Center on Central Avenue. Guests enjoyed delightful opera performances by several Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio artists, with a stunning finale performance by countertenor John Holiday. Presenting Sponsor: Billie Jo Herberger Emcee: Arizona Opera President & General Director […]
Artlink hosted its annual Art d’Core Gala on March 16, 2024, at the Phoenix Art Museum. The indoor-outdoor event featured wine and food tastings as well as a variety of art art exhibitions and artist collaborations. Honorary Chair: Chris Camacho Honorees: Rick Naimark, Doris Ong, Bentley Calverley & Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Visual & Performing […]
The Board of Visitors hosted the 109th Annual Charity Ball on April 6, 2024, at the JW Marriott Camelback Scottsdale Resort, where the 2024 Flower Girls were presented to the community. 2024 Charity Ball Chair: Betsy Moore | Board Chairman: Pam Kolbe Decor & Flowers: White House Design Studios Entertainment: The Hamptons The 2024 Flower […]
Valley Leadership is a 45-year-old nonprofit that empowers, leverages and mobilizes leaders to meaningfully impact Arizona’s most pressing issues. Through the program, leaders work hard to address issues strategically, connecting with people working on the frontlines while building effective leadership skills. The organization instills leaders with their 5 Principles of Doing, which are Integrity, Team […]
Jacob Moore is the VP & special advisor to the president on American Indian affairs at Arizona State University Recommends: “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer His Take: “In the book, the author states when land is, ‘just real estate, then restoration looks very different than if land is the source of a subsistence […]
Organization SPOT 127 Youth Media Center Leadership Senior instructor: Trevor Gahona Annual Budget $400,000 OriginSPOT 127 is a creative hub where young people can learn about broadcasting and storytelling. It was created through a collaboration between the nonprofit Friends of Public Radio Arizona, Rio Salado College and KJZZ 91.5 FM. The Maryvale center opened in 2012, […]
1. You recently opened Luna by Giada at the new Caesars Republic Scottsdale. Why did you decide to be part of the project? Scottsdale is a great market. My cookbooks have always done very well there. Plus, there’s a strong economy with a great restaurant scene, so it felt like a natural fit. It was […]
In support of its mission of building resilience, promoting healing and fostering creativity through the arts, The Walter Hive hosted its annual ‘Big Buzz’ fundraiser on March 22, at The Walter Dome in Scottsdale. Featured Artist: Diane Sanborn Dollars Raised: $100,000+ Featured Artists: Diane Sanborn | Kuba the Cybermonk | SAR.TMB Entertainment: DJ Ascension & Taylor […]
A New Leaf hosted the 35th Annual Camaraderie Gala, “A Night in Positano,” on March 23, 2024, at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge. Funds raised further their efforts to provide a broad spectrum of support services to help individuals & families in need. Honorary Hosts: Mark & Carrie Schnepf Dollars Raised: $850,000 Entertainment: Tenor, […]
The Singletons hosted its fourth annual “Swing Into Spring” event on March 23, 2024, at the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom. Proceeds from the event support the organization’s mission to serve single parents facing a cancer diagnosis. Presenting Sponsor: Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom Emcee: Chef J Perry Auctioneer: Subyn Novelle Entertainment: Linda Perry | […]
