CenterRing Society honors first Ring Mistress

The Circus Arts Conservatory held the celebratory dinner Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 8:23 a.m. December 5, 2018
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The Circus Arts Conservatory's top donors and supporters gathered together for a celebratory dinner Dec. 4 at Michael's On East. 

The CenterRing Society named Mary Ann Robinson as the 2018 Ring Mistress. Robinson, along with her late husband, were supporters of CAC since it's founding 22 years ago. Robinson is the first CenterRing Society Ring Mistress. 

In addition to celebrating Robinson's award, guests were able to ask questions town hall style to Jennifer Mitchell, Founder and CEO Pedro Reis and Founder and Vice President Dolly Jacobs. The town hall Q&A was followed by dinner. 

Jennifer Mitchell answers audience questions.
Jennifer Mitchell answers audience questions.
The evening kicked off with a town hall Q&A.
The evening kicked off with a town hall Q&A.
An ice sculpture decorated the ballroom.
An ice sculpture decorated the ballroom.
The ballroom was decorated in the circus colors.
The ballroom was decorated in the circus colors.
The CenterRing Society is comprised of the CAC's top supporters.
The CenterRing Society is comprised of the CAC's top supporters.
The dinner celebrated long-time dedicated supporter Mary Ann Robinson.
The dinner celebrated long-time dedicated supporter Mary Ann Robinson.
Jennifer and Randy Simms
Jennifer and Randy Simms
Gila Meriwether and Rob Williamson
Gila Meriwether and Rob Williamson
Founder and Vice President Dolly Jacobs, Jennifer Mitchell, Honoree Mary Ann Robinson and Founder and CEO Pedro Reis
Founder and Vice President Dolly Jacobs, Jennifer Mitchell, Honoree Mary Ann Robinson and Founder and CEO Pedro Reis
The Sailor Circus performers entertained during dinner.
The Sailor Circus performers entertained during dinner.
Mary Ann Robinson receives her award from Dolly Jacobs.
Mary Ann Robinson receives her award from Dolly Jacobs.
Founder and CEO Pedro Reis, Honoree Mary Ann Robinson, Founder and Vice President Dolly Jacobs and Jennifer Mitchell
Founder and CEO Pedro Reis, Honoree Mary Ann Robinson, Founder and Vice President Dolly Jacobs and Jennifer Mitchell
Jaclyn Brunckhorst and Donna Koffman
Jaclyn Brunckhorst and Donna Koffman

 

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