The Mardi Gras Madness Gala was hosted on Feb. 10 at Michael's On East.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 11:57 p.m. February 10, 2018
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Gorgeous gowns, peacock feathers and guests in masks adorned Michael's On East for the Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Madness Gala on Feb. 10.
Guests mingled during cocktail hour to drinks, including the night's signature cocktail. There were also a silent auction, raffle drawings and a Fat Tuesday Wine Pull. For $40, the buyer could grab any of the wrapped up wines, which were valued between $24 and $65.
Proceeds from the night went to Bethesda House, a program of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. which provides support services for individuals living with the HIV/AIDS disease.
Paul Crotty, Mary DuBois, Robert Foti, Chairwoman Terri Maze, Jan Tomlinson and Janet Burtnett
Peacock feathers and flowers centered the tables.
The ballroom of Michael's On East was decorated with green and purple.
Florance and John Rogge
Jim Lawless and Kathy Holzmann
Linda Olsen and Mike Nink
There were multiple items available during the auction, including these paintings.
For $40, the buyer could grab any of the wrapped up wines, which were valued between $24 and $65.
Mark Scarmato, Janette Lettich and Richard Hinkle
Fred and Jan Butnett with Pat and Mario Felicini
Mike and Nina Krajewski with Nigel and Nathalie Mould
Melissa DuBois, Mary DuBois and Marguerite Petit
Kathy and Mike Roberts
Sandra Kegg and David Smith
Vilma Vega and James Etheridge
Giraeme and Dina Malloch
The signature drink of the night was popular among the ladies.
Marilyn Maleckas, Maryanne Dillon and Peggy Allard
Donna and Hunt Smith
Luis Gutierrez, Silvia Suarez, Father Celestino Gutierrez and Marybel Gutierrez
Ellie Gooch divides raffle tickets and places them in the jar.
Kathy Sever, Esther Cook, Dee Tornillo and Joe Sever
Chairwoman Terri Maze, Father Fausto Stampiglia, Colleen McMenamin and Father Patrick Wilson
