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