The Charter Arts Foundation presented its 20th Anniversary Gala of Dreams Dinner & Auction at Wind Creek Bethlehem on April 27, 2024. The evening was filled with inspiring entertainment which included an Alumni Jazz Ensemble, dynamic student performances, exciting auctions and dancing to the sounds of the Last Thursday Band! The evening’s energy and fun were guided by program host, Ali Santos (Class of 2009).
Thank you to the Gala of Dreams’ Presenting Anniversary Sponsor, Stellar Advisor.
Dress compliments of Lara Bly Designs.
Additional lead sponsors included: SILVER SPONSORS: Cornerstone Consulting Engineers & Design Services, Inc.; Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., MSM Wealth Management and Wind Creek Bethlehem. BRONZE SPONSORS: ElectroCell Systems, Diane LaBelle & Norman Girardot, Herron Funeral Homes, Highmark Blue Shield, John Sterling Ruth Studio, People Security Bank & Trust Company, and PNC Bank.
Other sponsorships included: RED CARPET SPONSORS: Lehigh Valley Health Network and Pinnacle 7, Inc. TABLE WINE SPONSOR: Rob & Delia Guerriere, ADOPT-AN-ARTIST SPONSOR: Carol G. Koenig, Interior Design. SUPPORTING CAST SPONSORS: Equinox Benefits Consulting, HMK Insurance, and Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
The room was beautifully decorated and included flower arrangements by this year’s Floral Sponsor, Phoebe Floral. Gala program books were made possible by Printing Sponsor, Working Dog Press.
Guests enjoyed an exquisite dinner curated by the Wind Creek Bethlehem’s culinary team.
The Gala’s Silent Auction was open for five days prior to the event and included close to 100 items and packages. Gala Auctioneer, Ray Starner hosted an exciting Live Auction that included vacation getaways, jewelry, and more!
Program host, Ali Santos kept the Gala of Dreams energy flowing while speaking
with board members, alums, and students, like theatre major, Isa Mendoza.
