Swirl: Charlotte party pictures
March 20, 2022
SWIRL takes you inside some of Charlotte’s best parties, galas and fundraisers. View more party pictures in SouthPark magazine.
Dancing With the Stars of Charlotte Gala
Knight Theatre
The Gala returned for its ninth year in March with civic, corporate and community leaders paired with professional dancers from Charlotte Ballet to raise funds for the Ballet and each star’s chosen charity. Photographs by Daniel Coston.
Roman Harper and Maureen O’Boyle 
Jesse and Angela Cureton 
Hugh McColl makes a grand entrance 
Maurice Mouzon, Jr. and Kim Henderson 
Gloria Gaynor 
Maurice Mouzon Jr. and Kim Henderson 
Josh Hall and Natasha Adams-Denny 
Colby Foss, Nadine Barton, Josh Hall, Emily Porter and Maurice Mouzon Jr 
Luis Machicao, Jerry Barron, Midge Barron and Jeff Wallin 
Jonathan and Natalie Stewart 
Jane and Hugh McColl. 
Amy George and Meg McElwain 
Vincent and Sandra Voci, Christina Melissaris, Michael Gallis and Berhan Nebioglu.
Wish Ball, benefiting Make-A-Wish Central and Western N.C.
Westin Hotel
This year’s Wish Ball in February was a record-breaking success, raising more than $1.4 million to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The night included stories from Make-A-Wish children, live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing. Photographs by Daniel Coston.
Event chairs, Jack and Robin Salzman 
Webb and Taylor Simpson 
Ben Farrell and mascots 
Wish Kid Kierra, Ohavia Phillips and Ben Farrell 
Heather Bertucelli, Cathy Jetton and Stacy Aldrich 
Craig and Holly LePage 
Al and Donna de Molina. 
Jackie Smith and Larry Shaheen, Jr.. 
Bill and Christy Sisley. 
Val and Jim Pearson, Kevin and Wendy Barnes 
Stephanie and Joe Maus 
Brandon and Kathryn Moran.
HEARTest Yard
Steak48 at Apex SouthPark
Guests enjoyed a red-carpet welcome at Steak 48 during this fundraiser for The HEARTest Yard. The nonprofit was formed by Panthers legend Greg Olsen and his wife, Kara, whose son was born with a heart condition and needed a transplant. More than $220,000 was raised to help children receive in-home care and therapies through Levine Children’s Hospital. Photographs by Daniel Coston.
Heart of Greater Charlotte Heart Ball
benefiting the American Heart Association
NASCAR Hall of Fame Crown Ballroom
One of Charlotte’s longest-running galas, the Heart Ball returned for its 64th fundraiser in grand style. The Ball raised more than $1.8 million to
support programs that improve cardiovascular health. Photographs by Daniel Coston.
Gary Michel, Ebonee Bailey and Erin Link 
Sadie Chahulski 
Tyler Clary 
Event chair Gary Michel and Jodi Michel, and family 
Kassi Rose and Scott Werner 
Gary and Jodi Michel 
Anderson Moseley and Jennifer Hunt 
Jack and Robin Salzman. 
Scott Smith and Lisa Reavis 
Robin and Hank Dunn 
Kurt Coleman and Molly Grantham 
Dr. Shirley Houston-Aluko and Dr. Yele Aluko. 
Julie and Daniel Soto 
Susan and Mark Barbaro 
Caitlin Flanagan and Kyle Cahoon 
Peter Levison and Lisa Dale 
Ashley Reynes and Charlotte Jacobs 
Robby Bayman, Brittney Bayman, Ashley Daley and Charlotte Fitzpatrick 
Dr. Tom Barringer, Ginnie Barringer, Jane Pasquini and Dr John Pasquini. 
Chris and Angela Aquilino 
Dr. Yele Aluko and Mayor Vi Lyles 
Karen and Steven Kropp. 
Tyler Clary and family
