Page 16 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - April '25

Page 16, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Ballet Palm Beach Raises Over $375,000 During

‘A Night In Monte Carlo’ Annual Gala At The Breakers

High-rolling fun was had by all during the Ballet Palm
Beach (BPB) “A Night in Monte Carlo” annual gala on Jan.
29 at The Breakers Palm Beach. The premier event raised
over $375,000 for Palm Beach County’s professional
ballet company.
Ne a r l y 30 0
supporters anted up
during the casino-
themed cocktail hour
in the Mediterranean
Courtyard before
adjoining to dinner.
Honorary Cochairs
Anka Palitz, Lora Dr. Robert Fishel, Ann Fisher and Chase Thomas
Drasner, Evelyn Treacy
and Erin McGould Evelyn Treacy, Lora Drasner, Erin McGould and Anka Palitz
were escorted in by
tuxedo-clad company Throughout the multicourse, sumptuous dinner, Ballet
dancers who then Palm Beach Founding Artistic and Executive Director
took the floor with a Colleen Smith spoke about the organization’s mission to
James Bond-themed preserve the art of classical ballet and to serve as an incubator
dance, complete with for future talent with its academy. Guests were then treated
golden “guns” firing to company dancers performing breathtaking select works
confetti into the air at Anka Palitz with Consul General from the ballet’s upcoming production of The Great Gatsby.
the exciting finale. Tom Ambreu and Mrs. Ambreu Auctioneer Jay Zeager then led the bidding on a host of
fabulous outings, which included an all-expense paid trip
to Monte Carlo, replete with curated excursions provided
by the attending Honorary Consul General of Monaco,
Tom Ambreu. Lois Pope and Bill Porter
Following additional remarks and support from Steve
Caras, Smith thanked the guests for attending and invited Fred Drasner; Florida Power and Light, Heidi and Don
everyone to see the upcoming Ballet Palm Beach productions Kiselewski; Erin and Sean McGould; Anka Palitz; Evelyn
of The Great Gatsby at the Kravis Center, Feb. 28 to March and Michael Treacy; Evercore Wealth Management; Legends
2 and The Sleeping Beauty from April 17 to 19. Guests were Radio; Virginia and John Gildea; Ruchi New York; The Royal
then led to the dance floor by the Ballet Palm Beach dancers Poinciana Plaza; and Tux Shop Palm Beach.
to continue the revels accompanied by The Switzer Sound For more information about the professional company
and tenor Skylar Peterson. or its school, Ballet Palm Beach Academy, or to support
The evening event sponsors included American Humane, BPB’s outreach efforts call (561) 630-8235 or visit www.
Robin Ganzert; Bank of America, Michelle and Woodward balletpalmbeach.org.
Evelyn Treacy and Erin Middleton; Comerica, Michele and Karl Ruppert; Lora and Images by Capehart Photography
Virginia and John Gildea McGould

Todd and Brandie Herbst Fred and Lora Drasner

Michelle and Karl Ruppert Steve Caras and Colleen Smith

Heather and Ryan Kriser Jean and Martin Shafiroff