PHOTOS: Who’s Who at Vancouver’s Biggest Galas

Milestone events help fund music therapy programs and a performing, visual and media arts school for young creatives.

Music Heals Strike a Chord Gala

Capping off an evening of music was a surprise performance by global superstars En Vogue. 

Capping off an evening of music was a surprise performance by global superstars En Vogue. 

Canadian singer Kiesza.

Canadian singer Kiesza was among the star-studded lineup that participated in the special night of music and fundraising at the Commodore Ballroom.

Ivy Kettlewell with host George Stroumboulopoulos

Local teen singing sensation Ivy Kettlewell kibitzed backstage with host George Stroumboulopoulos before performing to a sell-out crowd.

Anna Shala and Ashley Jeans
Anna Shala and Ashley Jeans

Music enthusiasts Anna Shala and Ashley Jeans showed their love for Music Heals at the annual Stingray Strike a Chord benefit concert. 

Arts Umbrella’s Splash Gala

David and Pamela Richardson

David and Pamela Richardson were among the many Arts Umbrella supporters who donated to the bursary fund and purchased art, ensuring a record-setting night. 

Douglas Coupland mugs with Joshua McVeity.

Douglas Coupland mugs with Emily Carr’s Joshua McVeity. Coupland created a new print, Space Face (Ruth), in a limited-edition run of 40 to celebrate the milestone anniversary of Splash. 

Christie Garofalo and her husband David

Six-time co-chair Christie Garofalo and her husband David made their own splash with their sartorial style. 

The Social Calendar

Feast of Fortune
February 11
Elegant Lunar New Year dinner in support of St. Paul’s Foundation.
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Dice and Ice Gala
February 16
The Vancouver Canucks off-ice soiree benefitting the Canucks for Kids Fund.
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Kidney Gala
March 4
Eleventh annual dinner and auction returns to an in-person gathering at the Paradox Hotel.
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