Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Edmonds Public Facilities District Boards of Directors wish to thank the sponsors, donors, guests, community members, volunteers and ECA staff for all their support given to make this year’s Red Carpet Gala an overwhelming success.
The Sept. 27 gala at ECA raised $295,000, which will support the organization’s programs and operations. ECA offers a diverse selection of renowned performers from around the world, as well as education and outreach programs for all ages within our community.
Auctioneer John Curley and Emcee Jim Dever led the live auction featuring 31 enticing items, including the coveted Patrons Instant Wine Cellar. The auction was chaired by Karen Duff Jacobsen and Maggie Peterson served as Procurement &Sponsorship Chair.
ECA wishes to thank our Gold Sponsors: Palatine Foundation and Windermere Real Estate — Edmonds Office; Silver Sponsors: Boeing, Fluke Corporation, Harbor Square Athletic Club, Heritage Bank, Republic Services, and Swedish Edmonds; and Friend of ECA Sponsors: Chermak Construction, Terry Vehrs — Windemere, and Alan Lawrence and Chelea Kent — Wells Fargo Advisers. A very special thank you to ECA Season Sponsors: Acura of Lynnwood and Lynnwood Honda.
The evening was filled with silent and live auctions, superb wines provided by David and Ruth Arista of Arista Wine Cellars, and fine dining created and prepared by Chef Shubert Ho of Shooby Doo Catering/Bar Dojo. Entertainment was provided by seasoned jazz musicians Geoff Harper on bass and Tim Kennedy on piano.
Joe Mclalwain
Executive Director of Edmonds Center for the Arts
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