SWIRL takes you inside some of the best parties, galas and fundraisers in Charlotte. View more party pictures in the March issue of SouthPark Magazine.
Greater Charlotte Heart Ball
benefiting American Heart Association
Crown Ballroom at Charlotte Convention Center
February 1
One of Charlotte’s longest-running galas, this year’s ball celebrated volunteers, donors and lives saved through the AHA’s mission.
Photos by Daniel Coston
Carolinas Dream Gala
benefiting Dream On 3
Charlotte Convention Center
January 25
This annual black-tie event honors local businesses that give back and supports the nonprofit’s mission to provide memorable sports experiences to young people with very serious health conditions.
Photos by Daniel Coston
Rare Affair
benefitting WARD’s Foundation
Charlotte Country Club
Feb. 1
At its 3rd annual gala, patrons mingled among tasting stations and got their bidding paddles ready to support families dealing with a child’s rare disease diagnosis.
Photos by Daniel Coston
Duke Endowment
Centennial Celebration
Founders Hall
December 11, 2024
At this final celebration of the Endowment’s 100th year, trustees announced plans to distribute $5 billion in grants across the Carolinas over the next 15 years. The news came 100 years to the day that James B. Duke created The Duke Endowment.
Photos by Daniel Coston
View more parties inside the latest issue of SouthPark Magazine. Find us here at south Charlotte retailers or view the current issue.
