Red Hot & Soul 2016 New York New York Pt 3

Most of the time images speak for themselvesNot only does ZACH amaze with it's performances, it also does the same when it throws a party. Each year has to be better than the last and this year was no exception. When I arrived, there was a giant apple at the entrance to signify the Big Apple. There were pedestals surrounded by real apples. Inside the tent was more welcoming the guests to the New York experience. The color of the night was red. Of course there were some stand out fashions in other colors as well.

The event was also to honor Mort Topfer who was celebrating his 80th birthday.

The event Co-Chairs were Bobbi Topfer, Will Coombes, Eric Copper, Richard Hartgrove, Gary Cooper, Dan Jackson, Jeremy Guiberteau, David Kurio, Lance Avery Morgan, Rob Giardinelli, Armando Zambrano and Bryan Gardner.

The images I am presenting here are to tell the story from start to finish. (Note: I am an artist that happens to take pictures) I believe in capturing an event in a way that those who were there can remember it and those who couldn't make it can see what it was like. Red Hot and Soul is the event of the year outside of the performances that ZACH puts on. It's purpose is to raise funds for the education programs. It also gives guests a chance to see what performances will be taking place for the remainder of the season and the new season.. 

(Stacey Zoll Looking stunning (One of my 10 best dressed selections) as she leaves the Topfer to go into the Tent for dinner and entertainment on the Bobbi Pavillion.)

 (Kim Sidey and her husband.)

 (Guests arriving for Red Hot & Soul New York, New York.)

(Steve Nair and Beth Warren, two of Zach's volunteers.)

(Cathleen Berdan and Keri Dawn Solner waiting for guests to arrive.)

(Rachel Applegate watching things take shape from the sidelines.)

(Amanda Adams, head of Patron Services walks the runway.)

(Guests entering the Topfer theatre.)

(Inside the lobby of the Topfer theatre, Amanda Adams chats with Dan Jackson.)

(Megan Smith keeps things moving. Red Hot & Soul is like one big show.)

(Jesse Douglas chats with Actor Matthew Redden.)

(Megan Smith, Matthew Redden and Jesse Douglas take time to pose.)

(Rob Giardinelli Associate Editor and Lance Avery Morgan Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of The Society Diaries.)

(Lance and Rob determining their positioning for a photo.)

( Brett and Elisbeth Challener strike a pose.)

(Lance Avery Morgan and Rob Giarandelli once the pose is selected.)

(Charlie Fraser and the Birthday Boy Mort Topfer who was pre celebrating his 80th birthday.)

(Armando and Bobbi Topfer walk the runway.)

(Rachel Applegate walking the runway.)

(Although Red was the main color of the night, Black and white is always a go to color and these ladies were looking good.)

(Abe Reybold mignles with guests.)

(wait staff hand out drinks to the guests as they enter the Topfer.)

Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind. There will be one more entry of images from Red Hot & Soul 2016 New York, New York.

Images from Red Hot & Soul 2016 New York, New York

The event Co-Chairs were Bobbi Topfer, Will Coombes, Eric Copper, Richard Hartgrove, Gary Cooper, Dan Jackson, Jeremy Guiberteau, David Kurio, Lance Avery Morgan, Rob Giardinelli, Armando Zambrano and Bryan Gardner.

The images I am presenting here are to tell the story from start to finish. (Note: I am an artist that happens to take pictures) I believe in capturing an event in a way that those who were there can remember it and those who couldn't make it can see what it was like. Red Hot and Soul is the event of the year outside of the performances that ZACH puts on. It's purpose is to raise funds for the education programs. It also gives guests a chance to see what performances will be taking place for the remainder of the season and the new season. 

Everything at ZACH is done by a team of talented individuals.(Kendra Dobson, House manager leads Volunteers to their posts for Red, Hot & Soul.)

(Kyle Sigrest Patron Services Manager, chats with Volunteers before guests arrive.)

(Executive Coordinator, Renelle Bedell at the registration table. A perfect profile).

( Dan Jackson and Jeremy Guiberteau two of the co-chairs of Red Hot & Soul)

(One of the Volunteers in red.)

(Zach staff converse with guests around some of the items up for auction.)

(Nathan, one of the Zach bartenders)

(Rachel Applegate, Chief Marketing and Community Engagement Officer, with Chad Dike Associate Director of Education.)

( Staff and Volunteers gather under the tent to great guests and give them their packets, which included seating numbers and auction numbers)

(Volunteers wait for guests to arrive)

(Charlie Fraser, Chief Development Officer and Cathleen Berdan, Special events coordinator checking things out before the event begins.)

(An overview of the tent and runway into the Topfer)

(Dee Clayes, one of the box office associates looking very fashionable.)

(Volunteers and Box Office staff under the tent where Guests make their first stop to sign in.)

(Beth Warren and other volunteers waiting patiently.)

(An artist drops off a painting for the auction)

(The Big Apple takes the mic. This is me just being creative.)

(Jennifer Young Mahlstead, Pre-Professional Manager walking the runway.)

(Cathleen Berdan, Brittney Woolley, Charlie Fraiser, Liana Putrino and Kimberly Sidey strike a pose.)

(Individual Giving Coordinator, Brittney Woolley walks the runway making final preparations.)

Thanks for stopping by; keep an open mind and do come back again to see more images from the event.