• A colorful graphic with flowers and photo of the Park's Wurlitzer band organ and a light green background. Text says Glen Echo Park in Bloom.

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    Glen Echo Park in Bloom Gala in the Park

    This year’s Gala in the Park, Glen Echo Park in Bloom, was a celebration from beginning to end, raising more than $237,000 to support the Partnership’s mission, programs, and facilities. We sincerely thank everyone who supported this unforgettable fundraiser, financially or through in-kind donations!

    We welcomed 300 guests to a reception and silent auction in the Park’s iconic Bumper Car Pavilion, followed by dinner and awards honoring artist Carol Barton, as well as The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce for its 100-year history of empowering local businesses. We danced the night away at the Swing Dance Afterparty with The Rock-A-Sonics and took a ride—or two!—on the Dentzel carousel with its 100-year-old Wurlitzer band organ, celebrating a century of history through music! 🎶

    Two Centennial Celebrations. One Unforgettable Night.

    To all who joined us or supported the event in any way, thank you for a spectacular evening in the Park!

    View & Download Gala Photos
     

    Gala Photo Album
     

    Photos by Chris Ferenzi Photography

    View the Gala Program

    For best viewing, click the full screen icon ( full screen icon with four black arrows facing in 4 directions to make a square ) in the bottom right corner of the catalog screen (or in the middle of the screen if you are on a mobile device). You may download the program by clicking the download icon in the bottom right corner.

     

     GALA IN THE PARK HOST COMMITTEE
    Gala Co-Chairs  |  Sam and Linda Weaver

    Mary Coller Albert  |  Donald and Deborah Beers  |  Jason and Michelle Belinkie  |  Michael Belisle  |  Meryl Bloomrosen  |  Martine Burkel  |  Trish Glowacki  |  Jeff Gordon  |  Fiona and Burr Gray  |  Heather Hanson-Rivas and William Rivas  |  Lois Ireland and Pierre Huggins  |  Mona and Ayan Kishore  |  Catherine and Ike Leggett  |  Theresa Nielson  |  Edward and Susan O'Connell  |  Arlena Tessa Pordoy  |  Bob and Rita Reaves  |  Margo Reid and Greg Simon  |  Robin and Sarah Salomon  |  Deborah Schumann  |  Joe and Martha Shannon  |  Hon. Jeffrey Slavin  |  Lafe Solomon and Cam Crockett  |  Carol Trawick  |  Mike Zangwill and Beth Rogers

     

    Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

    SILVER BUMPER CAR SPONSOR

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    Chevy Chase Acura

     

    CRYSTAL POOL SPONSORS

    Anonymous  |  Anthony M. Natelli Foundation  |  Jason & Michelle Belinkie  |  Cathy Bernard  |  Bethesda Magazine/Bethesda Today  |  The Donohoe Companies  |  Jim & Carol Trawick Foundation  |  Maryland Automobile Dealers Association  |  Mountain Mama Florals*  | Edward & Susan O'Connell  |  Bob & Rita Reaves  |  Ridgewells Catering*  |  Lafe Solomon & Cam Crockett  |  Sunrise Senior Living  |  Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association

     

    COMMUNITY SPONSORS

    Bannockburn Civic Association  |  BOWA  |  Mary Coller Albert  |  David M. Schwarz Architects  |  Folklore Society of Greater Washington  |  Friday Night Dancers  |  Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio  |  Glen Echo Pottery  |  Fiona & Burr Gray  |  Heather Hanson-Rivas & William Rivas  |  Angela Juvelis  |  Mona & Ayan Kishore  |  Theresa Nielson  |  Deborah Schumann, The Jewell Foundation  |  United Bank

     

    NEON CUDDLE UP SPONSORS

    Trish Glowacki  |  JM&A Group

     

    CANDY CORNER SPONSORS

    Atlantic Union Bank  |  Ballroom Time  |  Donald & Deborah Beers  |  Meryl Bloomrosen  |  Martine Burkel  |  Georgetown Cupcake*  |  Lois Ireland & Pierre Huggins  |  The Irish Inn  |  The Kensington Bethesda  |  Catherine & Ike Leggett  |  Print 1  |  Margo Reid & Greg Simon  |  Robin & Sarah Salomon  |  Sandglass Systems*  |  Joe & Martha Shannon  |  Spring13*

     

    *in-kind sponsors

    bold = The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce member

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    Please contact Susan Gerstenzang, Donor Relations Manager, at sgerstenzang@glenechopark.org or 301-634-2237 with any questions, or to purchase program ads or make a silent auction donation.

    Each ticket is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All proceeds benefit the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.

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