Author: Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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A tip of the hat to the 19th edition of this popular fundraiser | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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WOMEN’S VOICES FUND Denver News: A mere 24 hours after the Denver Art Museum’s fashion-forward Luncheon by Design, where some 400 guests got all dolled up to celebrate the legacy of designer-to-the-stars Bob Mackie, 650 supporters of the Women’s Voices Fund put on their fanciest chapeaux and headed over to Seawell Ballroom for the 19th Hattitude Luncheon. Jennifer Dechtman, a past president of the former Denver Center Alliance…
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Luncheon by Design gave NYC’s fashion fete a run for its money | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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DENVER ART MUSEUM Denver News: The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Met Gala is widely hailed as “Fashion’s biggest night out,” but the Denver Art Museum’s 2026 Luncheon by Design offered some stiff competition. That’s because the April 29 fundraiser was built around the legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, and the 410 guests were encouraged to incorporate Mackie’s signature “sparkle and shine” in their wardrobe choices. Momo Wong, Cindi Burge, and April Edrington,…
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Luminescent Gala: A defining moment for organization it supports | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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FIREFLY AUTISM Lakewood News: It’s no secret that Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce CEO Simone Ross has a way with words; just ask anyone who has seen her in action at her side gig as a fundraising auctioneer with The Gala Team. She knows how to reel in the big bids by using humor, compliments, and tug-at-your-heart examples of how the money that is raised will make an impact. Every tool of her trade came…
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The arts take center stage at CBCA’s celebratory luncheon | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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COLORADO BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR THE ARTS Denver News: Call it preaching to the choir, if you will, but Mahes Prasad was spot on when he described what an important role the arts play in elevating Colorado’s quality of life. In particular, the 12 individuals and businesses that were celebrated at the April 21 Business for the Arts Awards Luncheon. Prasad, U.S. Bank’s senior vice president and private wealth management market leader for…
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The One Gala is a record-breaking $1 million success | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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COLORADO BALLET Denver News: In the 20 years that Gil Boggs has been the artistic director of Colorado Ballet, the company has been on an upward trajectory; its stature rising from mixed local reviews to the national acclaim it now enjoys. Boggs’ tenure was celebrated at the company’s April 16 fundraiser, The One Gala, a black-tie fete where the 655 guests raised a record $1 million. Chairwoman Jill Anschutz and mistress of ceremonies Lauren Whitney were just…
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Speakers reflect luncheon’s ‘Timeless’ theme in words, actions | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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MILE HIGH UNITED WAY Denver News: The theme for the Mile High United Way’s 47th Women United Luncheon was “Timeless,” and Academy Award-winning actress Mary Steenburgen, president/CEO Christine Benero and honoree Arlene Hirschfeld thoughtfully and purposefully shared how the actions of today create ripples of change that can last forever. “One of the best ways to be outside your comfort zone is to volunteer,” Steenburgen said. “Saying yes to something is…
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Can you dig it? Everyone was psyched for the groovy Arts for All Gala | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Arvada News: Between the sequined mini dresses, platform shoes, go-go boots, paisley prints and bell-bottom pants, the 350 guests at the Arvada Center’s 1970s-themed Arts for All Gala clearly were “right on” in selecting what to wear for a “groovy” night of disco-infused fundraising. “Some of you look like you just walked out of Studio 54,” remarked board member David Martinelli, who chaired the gala with Sandy Hartgens. Hartgens, also…
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There was plenty to celebrate at 2026 Theatre of Dreams Gala | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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CENTRAL CITY OPERA Central City News: There’s always something to celebrate at the Central City Opera’s signature fundraiser, the Theatre of Dreams Gala, and this year the agenda was packed. For starters, guests at this April 10 dinner and entertainment extravaganza were encouraged to incorporate gold and silver in their wardrobe choices to pay tribute to Colorado’s Gilded Age, the period between 1870 and 1900…
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Brass Ring 2026: Fashions, fun and a six-figure boost for diabetes research, care | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION Denver News: Lisa Corley, who has supported the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and its work on behalf of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes for 25 years, received the T1D Changemaker Award on April 7 when the foundation hosted its 48th Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show. The 515 guests who gathered at the Sheraton Denver…
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SeriesFest Soiree: A night of celebration, creativity and connection | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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SERIESFEST Denver News: John J. Sie, a cable television pioneer and founder/former chairman of Starz Entertainment, will receive the inaugural Visionary Award at the May 8 SeriesFest Soiree. The $300-a-ticket fundraising gala begins at 6 p.m. at Asterisk, an event space at 1075 Park Ave. West, Denver. In addition to award presentations, the evening features cocktails, food stations, entertainment, cordials, dessert, DJ dancing and live…