it's a gala!
March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
you know I love a good party. and I especially love a party for a great cause.
in 1996, flagstaff arts & leadership academy became one of flagstaff’s first (I think it was the first, actually) charter schools, focusing on music, performing and visual arts. what, a school that is fine with me playing clarinet for half the day? genius!
I was a senior that year and didn’t want to change schools, and I was jealous of my younger sister that she got to attend such an amazing school. her experience was nothing less than top-notch and I was grateful that she got such a great education in high school. back then, they were meeting in portable trailers on the museum of northern arizona campus, hoping for new grounds by the time she graduated in 2000.
it’s been 14 years and fala still needs their new campus! a very generous donor has offered the school $20,000 if they can raise a match from the community. enter the gala! come on out on friday, march 26th at 7 pm to celebrate and help raise money for this very worthy cause! it will be a fun evening of delicious food, drink, entertainment, and a fabulous silent and live auction items.
tickets are just $20 and your ticket purchase includes plentiful hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary drink. the event will be held at:
museum of northern arizona, branigar/chase discovery center
3101 n. fort valley rd. (off highway 180)
flagstaff, az 86001
many local artists, companies and organizations have donated items to this event.
can’t make it but still want to help? visit www.flagarts.com/donate
tickets are available through the fala office, 928-779-7223 or at pesto brothers pizza.
make a wish.
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In the past few years, I have become a part of a community that I love so much because they are all about giving back. All of the hours I have spent in the past two years have been met with a mix of both praise and criticism. Truly though, I have always had a giving heart and I decided that I need to do more.
This year, I decided that I wanted to help out as many charities as I could, some big, some small, all in need of support. So I have decided to donate 10% of my profits each month to give to a specific charity. This month: The Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Since its humble beginnings, the organization has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, reaching more than 174,000 children around the world.
Although it has become one of the world’s most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained the grassroots fulfillment of its mission.
A network of nearly 25,000 volunteers enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants and in numerous other capacities.
As the Foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the power of a wish®. (Source: Make-a-Wish)
The first year I lived in Denver was the first time that I had been involved with the Make-a-Wish foundation, and it was so inspiring to me that there are a group of people out there that simply want to bring magic into a child’s life at a time that doesn’t feel very magical. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?
So this month, please join me in raising money to help make some dreams come true.
hey writers!
December 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
I can’t tell you why you need to tune in to Sarah Noel’s Musings on Friday, but I will tell you that you’re going to want to. It’s something fun and different and I’m excited to be involved.
Click on the link above and stay tuned!
It's great to be back in Denver
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This week has been a blast. The display at Il Posto has been extended through the end of the month, we raised over $1000 for Ezra in the Convergence show, and I had the fortune of shooting three super cool families.
Tonight, I’ll be shooting and awards banquet for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which is sure to be a blast.
I’ve extended my stay in Denver for a few more days, so if you’re interested in booking a shoot, please get in touch with me.
dcc art show.
September 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am fortunate enough to be the coordinator for this show for the second year. Last year, we raised a lot of money for a local artist’s charity and this year, we look to outdo ourselves.
Please mark your calendars and bring your tastebuds as we’ll have a delicious selection of food, wine, and art for any palate.
Announcing the official call for entries to this year’s show:
Calling All Artists! The Annual DCC Community Art Show (Posted: 9/20/09) — The DCC Community Art Show is seeking applications for its annual art show/wine tasting event, November 14 being hosted at 1101 S Washington St. in Denver, CO. We are currently looking for artists who are looking to gain more exposure for their work or are new to showing and/or selling their art. This year’s show has an emphasis on the greater community and what that means to its artists. The show will be open format and all mediums will be considered within discretion. We ask that artists submit 1-3 pieces (either separate or part of a set or series) that are framed or presentable for showing (no works in progress). To submit a piece/s for entry, please email a JPEG of your work along with the name, medium and sizing of each piece. If you are looking to sell your work (encouraged), please include all prices. There will be no entry fee this year but we will be accepting donations from any sales. We are also looking to get a short bio on each artist including a sentence of what community means to you. Please send all entries and questions to dccartshow@gmail.com. Submission deadline is October 25th.
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September 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I was called at the last minute to photograph the teams participating in this year’s Walk to Cure Diabetes to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. What a great event. Thousands of people came out on an ice-cold day to raise money for this very worthy cause.
After the run was over, teams gathered to watch dancers, played with reptiles, and ate lunch provided by KFC.
Photos of some of the teams can be seen here. All of the team shots are mine; some of the other images belong to another photographer.
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