Centennial Gala: Gems of the Queen City
We are delighted to announce that the Junior League of Cincinnati Centennial Gala will take place Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the historic and beautiful Music Hall Ballroom. The event will feature dinner by Eat Well using recipes from past Junior League of Cincinnati cookbooks, music presented by the Sly Band, an open bar, and the Emerald Dance Party afterward to celebrate our 100 year legacy.
March 7, 2020
Music Hall Ballroom
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Private Champagne Toast for Sponsors and Hostesses/Hosts
6:30pm: Doors open to guests with a dinner ticket
8:30pm: Doors open to Emerald Dance Party guests
Black Tie Optional
This year’s gala, Gems of the Queen City, will benefit the Junior League of Cincinnati and its mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Since its inception, thousands of JLC members have proudly helped incubate or accelerate over 120 projects to help our community shine brightly.
For sponsorship inquiries, please email centennialgala@jlcincinnati.org.
Thank you to our generous presenting sponsor and centennial sponsor, without whom this event would not have been possible.
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Hyde Park Bakery |
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Thacker Orthodontics Judy & Chris Dalambakis and Susan & Russ Shelton |
Missy & Kerry Byrne and Kathryn & Keith Harsh Kelly & Chris Lyle and Buffie & Eppa Rixey |
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Liz & John Dye Dr. Ginger Haskell Jan & Tom Kiefhaber Bain & Richard Massey |
Valerie L. Newell Francie & John Pepper Elizabeth & Brad Pierce |
Nancy & David Aichholz Mary & Joe Brinkmeyer Victoria & Michael Carroll Melanie M. Chavez Adele Craft Amelia & Tom Crutcher Caroline Davidson Lauren & Wes Goebel Kelly Haseotes & Christian Novellino Carrie Hayden |
Jessica Helton Cynthia Henderson Jessica & Todd Herzog Laura Jane Hinkle Missy Holzman Barbara Jaymont Sarah Johnson Lynn Pulsfort Larson Ellen M. Miller Jennifer Minks |
Kate & George Molinsky Kerry & John Mongelluzzo Alexandra & Cole Ollinger Primrose Schools of Mason & S. Lebanon – Ruthann Peace Keke & Tony Sansalone Digi & Mike Schueler Anne & Jim Shanahan Susan Strick Mary Lynn Webb Sunderman |
Liz Armitage & Bill Colohan Kelly Barber Melissa Barclay Linda & Rick Baxter Ellie & Jim Berghausen Cheryl & JP Brackman Mary Anne Brennan Kelly & Tim Brown Alison Bushman Erica & Jason Camp Meredith Comin Angie Carl Lee Carter Mary Cauder Sarah Clark Meredith Comin Rosemary Dahlen & Frank Welsh Regina & Dan Daily Kathryn DeNicola Janie Dumbadze Saralou Durham Samantha Evans Meredith Ficks Elizabeth Findlay |
Carolyn Fovel Shelley Goering Camille Healy Theresa & Eddie Hooker Joyce Howe Lisa Hubbard Mary & Bill Ivers Danya & Michael Karram Sue Kesterson Tom & Lori Klinedinst Catherine Lentz Laurie Nippert Leonard Emily & Gary Machles Nazly Mamedova Carol Ann & Doug Marsh Gina Martin & Stephen Dolata Jenny & Kevin McManus Maryanne McGowan Ellie & Gary Moffat Tara Mosley Margarita & Rino Munda, MD Vikki B. Nutter Brooke & Mike Olson |
Alandra & Andrew Parchman Shelley & Bill Poffenberger Nicole Portal-Velarde Sarah Rieger Terry Robinson Cinny & Bruce Roy Kathleen Schertzinger Jane & Paul Schmerge Jen Schuster Paula Schuster Meghan Seitz Kendall Shaw Allison Smith Megan Stacey Martha Steier Alicia Taylor Lauren Thaman Emily Thobe Lisa Trisman Dionn Tron Priscilla & Les Ungers J.J. Wales Saundra Lamb Walker Julie & Andy Webster Jamie Williams Beth & Chip Wood |