Shot in the Dark

A Grateful Harvest at Roundup River Ranch

Roundup River Ranch hosted its fundraiser, A Grateful Harvest, on Aug. 13 at its campsite in the Vail Valley, raising $1.4 million. 1 Kathy Cole and Clea Newman Soderlund 2 Rebeca Hanrahan, Sue Hanrahan, Dan Hanrahan 3 Pat Martin,…

Flock Party

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…

Birthday Bash

The Children’s Museum held its 49th annual Birthday Bash fundraiser on Sept. 9. Proceeds benefit the muse- um’s educational programs and exhibits. 1 Sachi Osatinski, Jennifer Portz, Stephanie Jason, Emma Nasif 2 Michael Yankovich (Museum President and CEO), Fayoke…

Fête des Fleurs

Denver Botanic Gardens hosted its 38th annual fundraising gala, Fête des Fleurs, on Aug. 26 at the gardens. 1 Elizabeth Thompson and Anya Winslow 2 Emily O’Shaughnessy, Ann Jordan, Susan Beatty, Meagan Thomas 3 Lindsay Morton Gaiser (co-chair) and…

A Night in White

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…

Pints & Pinot

The Kiwanis Club of Southeast Metro Denver (SEMD) hosted Pints and Pinot on May 5 to benefit Second Wind Fund and help further its mission of connecting youth at risk for suicide with life-saving mental health treatment. 1 Andrea…

Lulu Pawlooza

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…

Clayton Early Learning

Jordan Vineyard & Winery marked its 50th anniversary with two nights of celebration at the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion in Denver on June 3 and 4. The events benefited Clayton Early Learning Center. 1 Nathaniel Hackett and Cindy…

Saturday Night Alive

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…

Amp the Cause Day of Rock

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…

DAM Uncorked

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…

Colorado Symphony Imagination Gala

Rapper RZA, leader of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, and vocalist Jessica Vosk joined the Colorado Symphony to entertain guests at the orchestra’s Imagination Gala held May 21 at the Mission Ballroom. 1 Coreen Miller, chief financial officer and…

Opera Colorado Gala

The 2022 Opera Colorado Gala was held May 20 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and celebrated the company’s return to in-person events and performances. It also marked the ramping up of preparations for Opera Colorado’s 40th season, which…

Warren Village

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

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…

Women with Hattitude Luncheon

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…

Spring Brass Ring Luncheon & Fashion Show

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 Executive Luncheon

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

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 Journey

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

Beaux Arts Ball

Celebrating Moulin Rouge was the theme for the 25th anniversary of the Beaux Arts Ball. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center on Feb. 26 to benefit National Jewish Health. Photography by Steve Peterson

Announcement Tea

The 24 young women who will be presented at the 66th annual Denver Debutante Ball to be held Dec. 22 at the Brown Palace Hotel met for the first time at the traditional Announcement Tea held at the Buell Mansion…