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.
Greg and Kara Olsen
Teresa and Mark Czarnecki
Jonathan and Natalie Stewart
Greg and Kara Olsen with executive chef Heather King
Greg Olsen and Christian McCaffrey
Sarah Bharti and Dr. Gaurav Bharti
Ingrid Gordon and Jeff Gordon
Nazy and Durham Weeks
Robin and Riley Fields
Keren and Dovy Klarberg
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.
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