The New Canaan Society for the Arts would like to thank our community for its generous support of the successful Spring Gala, Monaco Grand Prix, held on May 16, 2015. The gala, featuring the exhibition Va Va Vroom, Art of the Vehicle, raised $33,000 which will be used to operate the Carriage Barn Arts Center and to provide exhibitions and programming for the public.
Guests were greeted with champagne and savory hors d’oeuvres while serenaded by the sultry voice of Marie Michele, the lead singer for French jazz quintet, Oh La La. We would like to thank our attendees, members, donors and sponsors for their generous contributions.
The Monaco Co-Chairs Karla Rimmer and Serena Gillespie would like to sincerely thank the event’s committee chairs Catharine Sturgess, Amy Reid and Laura McDaniel for their talent and energy to organize a successful and fun evening. Thank you also to our dedicated committee members Mary Beaudry, Nicole Dillon, Sarah Hering, Sheryl Kilkenny, Samantha King, Amy Reid and Julie Reeves. Additional thank you to Charles Crookenden for serving as our Master of Ceremonies.
We would like to especially recognize and sincerely thank our Co-Directors of the Carriage Barn Arts Center, Arianne Faber Kolb and Eleanor Flatow, for their leadership, expertise, creative vision and dedication to ensure yet another successful event and exhibition at the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Their commitment and community engagement have spearheaded numerous successful exhibitions and events benefiting our arts and cultural community.
A special thank you to our sponsors Callari Auto Group; BTS Insurance; Rangeley Capital; Lampert, Toohey, & Rucci; Karl Chevrolet; and Car Lifts Plus.
Additional thank you to our generous in-kind sponsors and donors: Moffly Media; Tasting Room by Lot 18; New Canaan Advertiser; NewCanaanite.com; Ric Kallaher Photography; Megan Hammer Graphic Design Solutions and Charter Oak Brewing Company.
Live and Silent auction items were generously donated by Beautycounter; Benefit Cosmetics; Blue Mercury; Bonhams Auctioneers; Boulevard 18 Bistro and Wine Bar; Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, Inc; Catharine and Jeffrey Sturgess; Charter Oaks Brewing Company; Chef Luis; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Chris and Suzi Turner; Christine & Jaime Yordan; Christine Simmons Portraiture; Consider the Cook; CT Sandwich Company; Culinary Works; Doug Zumbach; Drew and Audrey Klotz; Darien Sports Shop; Doug and Serena Gillespie; Fabulous Feasts; Franco’s Wine Merchants; Glass House; Gelatissimo; Grand Prix New York; Helicopter Flight Services; Historic Hudson Valley; Jenny Efstathiou; Julia Ballentine Fine Jewelry; Karla and Adam Rimmer; Ken and Jean Halajian; Kramer Portraits; Laurence B. Simon; The Linen Shop; Lydia Clay, Nat Sherman; New Canaan Fire Department; New Canaan Olive Oil; New Canaan Wine Merchants; New York Philharmonic; Nicole and Ben Dillon; Old Faithful Antique Fire Engine Association; Oxygen Fitness; Paul and Laura McDaniel; Peter and Elizabeth Cosco; Peachwave; Precision Lamborghini; Ralph Lauren; Red Grape Wine & Spirits; The Ridgefield Playhouse; Rudy’s Executive Transportation; Salon Kiklo; Sound Sailing Center; She La La; Tavern on Jane; Tequila Mockingbird; and Vineyard Vines.