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Fairytale Ball takes guests Through The Looking Glass

The annual affair adopted an "Alice In Wonderland" theme on April 1.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:55 a.m. April 2, 2023
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Children First welcomed its guests to Wonderland during a lively gala at Michael's On East on April 1. 

The 2023 Fairytale Ball adopted a "Through The Looking Glass" theme that celebrated the many fantastical designs of Alice in Wonderland.

Guests arrived ready for the moment dressed as Mad Hatters, Chesire Cats, Red Queens and more.

The crowd mingled before heading into the transformed Michael's ballroom space for a program that started with an energetic performance from Cirque Vertigo.

 Vice president of philanthropy Jessica Rogers then welcomed the audience as dinner was served. President and CEO Philip Tavill then spoke to the crowd about the many Children First programs for child education and development.

The night ended with dancing to the tunes of the Bay Kings Band.

Ken and Carolyn Woodworth with Elizabeth Unruh and Brendan Assaf with Ringling Royals
Ken and Carolyn Woodworth with Elizabeth Unruh and Brendan Assaf with Ringling Royals
Photo by Harry Sayer
Vice president of philanthropy Jessica Rogers
Vice president of philanthropy Jessica Rogers
Photo by Harry Sayer
Co-chair Trevor Harvey
Co-chair Trevor Harvey
Photo by Harry Sayer
Board of directors Kenny Hughes
Board of directors Kenny Hughes
Photo by Harry Sayer
Co-chairs Janna and Joshua Kim with Susan Tagle
Co-chairs Janna and Joshua Kim with Susan Tagle
Photo by Harry Sayer
Amber Mortensen and Renea Dayton
Amber Mortensen and Renea Dayton
Photo by Harry Sayer
Stephanie and Mitch Lomazov
Stephanie and Mitch Lomazov
Photo by Harry Sayer
Brendan Assaf and Elizabeth Unruh with Ringling College
Brendan Assaf and Elizabeth Unruh with Ringling College
Photo by Harry Sayer
Co-chairs Lisa and John Giglio
Co-chairs Lisa and John Giglio
Photo by Harry Sayer
Co-chairs Trevor and Teresa Harvey
Co-chairs Trevor and Teresa Harvey
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's on East
The event was held at Michael's on East
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Lexi Guanchez and Alyssa Simons
Lexi Guanchez and Alyssa Simons
Photo by Harry Sayer
Lauren and Candice Henry
Lauren and Candice Henry
Photo by Harry Sayer
Rachael Zucker
Rachael Zucker
Photo by Harry Sayer
Sam and Erin Hardie with Elizabeth Unruh and Brendan Assaf with Ringling Royals
Sam and Erin Hardie with Elizabeth Unruh and Brendan Assaf with Ringling Royals
Photo by Harry Sayer
Kassie Ludwig and Laura Pinsonneault
Kassie Ludwig and Laura Pinsonneault
Photo by Harry Sayer
Dawn Spencer and Ken Bennett
Dawn Spencer and Ken Bennett
Photo by Harry Sayer
Kathleen Coty
Kathleen Coty
Photo by Harry Sayer
Terri and Michael Klauber
Terri and Michael Klauber
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Cirque Vertigo performers put on a show.
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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