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Fairytale Ball brings magic and wishes to Michael's On East

Fairytale Ball was hosted by Children First on April 7.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 10:15 p.m. April 7, 2018
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Children First granted many wishes April 7 at Michael’s On East.

The nonprofit helps at-risk children through Head Start educational programs and their parents through support groups and parenting courses. 

The Fairytale Ball channeled “Aladdin” with its Middle Eastern decor and “If You Had Three Wishes” theme. Many guests wore sparkly gold, matching the decor in the vibrant ballroom. Suzy Kalin tattooed henna on those looking to step up their outfits and lean into the theme.

Eventgoers mingled in the atrium for cocktail hour, had dinner in the ballroom and danced to the sounds of Brandon Williams and the Bay-kings Band to end the night.

Co-Chairs David and Donna Koffman, Jacqueline and Lacy Ray, Jr. and Katherine and Frank Martucci
Co-Chairs David and Donna Koffman, Jacqueline and Lacy Ray, Jr. and Katherine and Frank Martucci
The ballroom of Michael's On East transported guests to the time of genies.
The ballroom of Michael's On East transported guests to the time of genies.
The Fairytale Ball was hosted on April 7.
The Fairytale Ball was hosted on April 7.
Gold decor was placed around the venue.
Gold decor was placed around the venue.
Peter and Joanne Powers
Peter and Joanne Powers
Will Scecina plays guitar for guests as they arrive.
Will Scecina plays guitar for guests as they arrive.
Tiffany Jancqewski and April Francisi
Tiffany Jancqewski and April Francisi
A children's Tesla car was donated for the auction.
A children's Tesla car was donated for the auction.
Silent auction items lined the back of the atrium.
Silent auction items lined the back of the atrium.
Brooke and Brad Glover
Brooke and Brad Glover
Drinks called Blue Diamond were served throughout cocktail hour.
Drinks called Blue Diamond were served throughout cocktail hour.
Gana Gilkey and Kathy Gilkey
Gana Gilkey and Kathy Gilkey
Terri and Michael Klauber
Terri and Michael Klauber
Suzy Kalin put temporary tattoos on guests.
Suzy Kalin put temporary tattoos on guests.
Carol and Dave Pilkington
Carol and Dave Pilkington
Doug and Shari Phillips with Hope and Scott Wenk
Doug and Shari Phillips with Hope and Scott Wenk
Ellie Di Virgilio and Moriah Taliaferro
Ellie Di Virgilio and Moriah Taliaferro
Carly Evans and Brian Mariash
Carly Evans and Brian Mariash
Suzy Kalin places the stencil on a guest.
Suzy Kalin places the stencil on a guest.
Teresa and Trevor Harvey pose for a photo.
Teresa and Trevor Harvey pose for a photo.
CC's Paper Artistry did the decor for the photo booth.
CC's Paper Artistry did the decor for the photo booth.
Jay and Kimberly Coblentz
Jay and Kimberly Coblentz
Veronica Brady and Keith Monda
Veronica Brady and Keith Monda
Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman and Paula Murray
Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman and Paula Murray
Josh and Julie Abel
Josh and Julie Abel
This copper necklace was available in the silent auction.
This copper necklace was available in the silent auction.
Cliff Roles and Renee Phinney
Cliff Roles and Renee Phinney
Guests were served three
Guests were served three "wishes" for dinner, including a kale salad, short ribs and scallops and an enchanted baked Alaska.
Carly Evans, Sheri Phillips, Tomeika Hunter-Koski, Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Jeanne Paulus and Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Carly Evans, Sheri Phillips, Tomeika Hunter-Koski, Co-Chairwoman Donna Koffman, Jeanne Paulus and Jaclyn Brunckhorst
Gerry Daniel and Catherine Brown
Gerry Daniel and Catherine Brown
Roxanne Militaru and Ari Castor
Roxanne Militaru and Ari Castor
Brandon Williams and the Baykings Band entertained guests after dinner.
Brandon Williams and the Baykings Band entertained guests after dinner.

 

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