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      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
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