Author: Pamela Cress

Denver Center for the Performing Arts held its signature fundraiser on March 11

The 11th annual Journey fundraiser

The 14th annual Ferrari of Denver Toy Drive & Rally was held on Dec 10.  Thousands of gifts were collected and delivered to Rocky Mountain Hospital for…

Global Down Syndrome Foundation held their annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show on Nov 12 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.  BBBY is the largest fundraiser…

Celebrating 150 Years in the Making was held Nov. 5 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Proceeds benefit JFS and the 30+ programs they provide to help those in need and improve lives in our community.

Urban Nights’ Runway for a Reason benefiting Urban Peak was held Sept. 23 at Fillmore Auditorium. Proceeds provide services for youths experiencing homelessness. 1 Arlie Sisson, event co-chairs Michelle Morgridge and Nate Angell 2 Honorees Josh and Jen Wolkon…

Fill a Plate for Hunger is We Don’t Waste’s premier annual event to help it continue its work to reduce food waste and hunger in our community. The event was held at Reelworks Denver on Sept. 8. 1 Founder…

Flock Party 2022 was held on Sept. 10 at the Denver Zoo to raise funds for the flamingos' new habitat. 1 Event co-chair Vince Abrue, Mark Davidson, John Mastro, Jenny Scholes 2 Sean McNicholas and zoo president and CEO…

The Shining Stars Foundation held its second annual Night in White party on Aug. 6 at the home of Arlene Mohler Johnson. 1 Board member Tim Cottrell, CEO Kathy Gingery, board members Michael Ditchfield and Marty Roberts 2 Angela…

Lulu Pawlooza was held at the Dumb Friends League’s Harmony Equine Center on July 23. Proceeds benefited the DFL. 1 Kim McKee and her wife Dr. Apryl Steele, president and CEO of DFL 2 Dr. Christoph Heinrich and his…

Held June 25 at the Seawell Ballroom, the evening featured a performance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical along with dinner and an online auction. This annual event supports the DCPA’s theater and education programs. 1 Trustee chairs Manny and…

Held in LoDo on May 28, this annual one-day music festival featured headliners Chris Isaak and Ingrid Andress, along with 18 other bands. Amp the Cause provided entertainment and community service projects that raised funds for more than 55…

Uncorked, the Denver Art Museum’s 20th annual fundraising event celebrating art, wine, and community, was held on June 9 at the Lanny and Sharon Martin Build- ing. Proceeds from the event will benefit the museum’s Acquisitions Endowment. 1 Diana…

Listen to My Story was the theme for the seventh annual Warren Village gala on April 30. Warren Village is a Denver-based non-profit organization focused on helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty and homelessness to self-sufficiency. 1…

Central City Opera’s annual Theatre of Dreams Gala was held on April 29 benefiting the summer festival and year-round programs. The evening was a celebration of the Opera’s 90th anniversary season with honorees Pamela and Louis Bansbach. 1 Chris…

Held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom on April 26, the Women with Hattitude Luncheon benefited The Women’s Voices Fund at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 1 Event chair Jennifer Dechtman, trustee chairman Martin Semple and Jo Semple…

Lourdes Chavez returned for the second year as the featured fashion designer for the 44th Spring Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show on April 12. This annual event benefits The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. 1 Diane Sweat,…

Jewish Family Service celebrated its annual executive luncheon featuring award-winning comedian and actor Amy Schumer on April 4. The event was also part of the 150th anniversary celebration of JFS. 1 Jordan Feiner, Megan Conn, Anne Chapman, Kelsey Morse…

Kaleidoscope was held at The Ritz-Carlton Denver on Feb. 12 to benefit the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. Photography by Pamela Cress

The 10th annual Journey fundraiser was held on March 11, featuring keynote speaker Sarah, Duchess of York. The Journey benefited the Junior League of Denver. Photography by Pamela Cress

1 Bikram Mishra, Michelle Sroda, Hilary Walsh, Ty Dokken 2 Giovana Baptista, Jadyn Kramer 3 Sheryl McCain and Santa 4 Santa and Steven Wiskow lead the rally 5 Sage and Elise Fennig

1 Kim and Laurie Haarberg, Bruce and Bev Wagner 2 Kim and Jimmy Dean Siler 3 Citizen of the West Ron Williams with his grandkids Henry and Josephine; Cille Williams 4 “Buck” and Janie Hutchison, Jo and Blake Hutchison…