Goodwill Manasota brings Mardi Gras to Michael's On East

The 15th annual fundraiser was held Feb. 29 at Michael's On East

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:30 p.m. February 29, 2020
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Michael's On East once again received a Big Easy makeover Feb. 29 during Goodwill Manasota's Mardi Gras Gala. 

Goodwill's 15th annual gala had its supporters decked out in colorful, outlandish attire and had performers from the Circus Arts Conservatory stilt-walking and juggling for good measure. The night's food was inspired by Michael's On East owner Michael Klauber's time working in the Big Easy. The program started off with words from vice president Gray Videnka and a performance from Gina the Juggler. The event brought in more than $80,000 by night's end. 

Patra and Punch Rueangaram
Patra and Punch Rueangaram
Co-Chairs Stephen Altier and Angela Forson
Co-Chairs Stephen Altier and Angela Forson
Veronica Brandon Miller, Brent Greeno and Sharon Kunkel
Veronica Brandon Miller, Brent Greeno and Sharon Kunkel
Jim Helmich and Scott Franza
Jim Helmich and Scott Franza
Ailish and Brian Murphy with Bonnie Tyler
Ailish and Brian Murphy with Bonnie Tyler
The night had extravagant New Orleans Decor
The night had extravagant New Orleans Decor
Judith and Chairman Steven Altier
Judith and Chairman Steven Altier
Alex Hume
Alex Hume
Foundation Vice President Gray Videnka, Alex Hume, President and CEO at Goodwill Industries Manasota Bob Rosinsky and Pavitra Ciavardone
Foundation Vice President Gray Videnka, Alex Hume, President and CEO at Goodwill Industries Manasota Bob Rosinsky and Pavitra Ciavardone
Jason McGuire and Cindy Burke
Jason McGuire and Cindy Burke
Amy and Zoltan Karpathy
Amy and Zoltan Karpathy
Joe Bruno's Dixieland Hot Dogs played the hits.
Joe Bruno's Dixieland Hot Dogs played the hits.
Clare Carter, Alecia Hansen and Scott Carter
Clare Carter, Alecia Hansen and Scott Carter
Adriane and Kevin Henault with Leo and Morgan Sapanero
Adriane and Kevin Henault with Leo and Morgan Sapanero
Michelle Borysek and Dawn Bear
Michelle Borysek and Dawn Bear
Tess Mercer, Tyler Butler and Joanne Hampton
Tess Mercer, Tyler Butler and Joanne Hampton
Godfrey McLean, Todd Hughes and Ian Harrison
Godfrey McLean, Todd Hughes and Ian Harrison
Mary and Michael Bennett with Lyn Haycock and Dave and Ellen Odenath
Mary and Michael Bennett with Lyn Haycock and Dave and Ellen Odenath
Michael Curry and Abigail Van Houton
Michael Curry and Abigail Van Houton
Brandy Wiesner and Daniel Smith
Brandy Wiesner and Daniel Smith
Gina the Juggler performed for the crowd.
Gina the Juggler performed for the crowd.
Gina the Juggler performed for the crowd.
Gina the Juggler performed for the crowd.

 

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