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
  • Black Tie
  • Share

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.

 

Latest News

The original 1957 Longboat Key Town Charter is printed on rice paper and stored at Town Hall, along with copies of the original document printed in 1959.
  • May 5, 2026
Charter review presents opportunity for change for Longboat Key
John Dunn is a former U.S. Air Force medic. He's also a graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • May 5, 2026
'Dunn' with special interests, Duette resident enters District 1 race
Bicyclist killed crossing US 301 in Sarasota
  • May 4, 2026
Bicyclist killed crossing US 301 in Sarasota
Shoreline damage at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is among the nearly $40 million in city recovery expenses left behind by the 2024 hurricane season.
  • May 4, 2026
City staff to hold budget steady for next fiscal year

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content