SPECIAL EVENTS
THE TOP EVENTS OF 2009

FASHION WEEK CLEVELAND
1st Week of May
A series of runway shows, exhibits, films, industry tours, seminars, and workshops.
This nationally acclaimed event is known as the "educational fashion week."
www.fashionweekcleveland.com

THE CLEVELAND FASHION SHOW
Saturday, May 9th
Black-tie gala and runway show featuring top American fashion designers.
www.fashionweekcleveland.com
2007
Cattle Baron's Ball
10.27.07
Highlights; A national event with roots in Texas this cancer benefit is creative, casual, and elegant. Decor in a large tent included gaming, a salon, a jailhouse, pool tables, even a real horse. The 30-member Saline Fiddlers provided Western music and dance for the event as they have for two White House performances. A real candidate for Benefit of the Year.

Barbara Marlowe Kathy Vegh and Lori DeVore and
and Loree Vick Anthony Hughes Jennifer Cicero
Cleveland Magazine's Best of Cleveland
10.25.07
Highlights; All that makes the Northcoast the place to be gathered to celebrate Cleveland Magazine's "Best of Cleveland 2007". This, second annual, event benefited the Rockand Roll Hall of Fame and Musuem's educational programs.

Frank Bird, Terry Travis Frenchye M. Bush
Camelia and and Dani Sherwood and Samantha
Todd Mesek Oblander
Champagne, Chandeliers & Chansons
09.18.07
Highlights; The Northern Ohio Opera Leaque luncheon came on a beautiful day at the Shaker Country Club courtesy of member hosts Maria and Robert Cutler III. The event began with a beautiful violin performance by Alicia Hui and featured a wonderful fashion show featuring Catan Fashions.

Linda Hazlett and Chairs: Alicia Zion with
Teela Lelyveld Phyliss Donnelly- Baroness Maria von
Ingold and Bonnie Alvensleben
Femic with
Producer Ann Elder
Reason for Hope
09.15.07
Highlights; Honors went to Dr. Bruce Trapp for his work in the Neurosciences. Reason for Hope benefits the Dalene Marie Zinkan Foundation in their mission to fight neuromuscular diseases. This 2nd annual event was held at the InterContinental Hotel and was chaired by Jennifer Zinkan.

Willaim Catania Deborah Simone Jennifer
and Jen Vergenz and Carl Dondorfer and James Zinkan
Crushed Grapes & Small Plates
07.25.07
Highlights; A beautiful evening at Glidden House featuring award-winning pianist Dror Biran. The event was chaired by University Circle President
Chris Ronayne and benefited the Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Beautifully catered by Marigold Catering and Palette Wine Bar.

Concetta A. Coletta Laurie Massa and Joanne Clark
and David Kozinski and Kathy Hinkley and Sheila Wyse
Brunch for the Babies
07.22.07
Highlights; An elegant brunch was held in the Polo Field pavillion In Moreland Hills benefiting the Rainbow Babies and Childrens' Hospital. Guests enjoyed field-side seating for the Cleveland Grand Prix horse jumping sponsored by Fred Baker Audi.

Irina Wyatt and Susan Palmer Natalie Leek-Nelson
Michael Goldding and Denise Bell and Steve Nelson
Summer Fling
07.20.07
Highlights; A speed Stake Jumper Class Race and tent enclosed cocktail party on the beautiful grounds of the Polo Field in Moreland Hills. Benefited the Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center.

Lynette Stuart and Robert F. Sposito Virginia Joseph
Maureen Foster with Manning and Ellen Davidson
and John Kundtz
IngenuityFest "Premier Party"
07.18.07
Highlights; Community leaders, board members, donors and politicos joined Richard Weiss and James Levin at this pre-party for IngenuityFest supporters.

Hugo Urizar and Executive Director Douglas Hoffman,
Dr. Maria Pujana James Levin Pamela Sandy,
and Robert Karras
Living Legends
07.11.07
Highlights; The Center for Families and Children packed them in at Mortons's steakhouse in Tower City. Honorees were Scott Chaikin and Mary Beth Cooper, Stewart and Donna Kohl, and Mark and Lissa Shapiro.

Maressa and Emcees Tim White Mark and
Donna Rae Smith and Romona Robinson Lissa Shapiro
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