Hosts John and Monika Preston
Hosts John and Monika Preston
Diane and Peter Bergner
Diane and Peter Bergner
Bradley Hurston and Penny Bank
Bradley Hurston and Penny Bank
Ted Mandes and Bill Meyer
Ted Mandes and Bill Meyer
The glittering atmosphere
The glittering atmosphere
Kravis Center’s Night of Stars, A Broadway Celebration! VIP reception celebrated the event’s commencement.
THE PARTY Making their way through the sparkling gardens at the private home of gala chair Monika Preston, guests were offered a glass of bubbly to kick-start the long-awaited Night of Stars, A Broadway Celebration! gala with a VIP reception. Preston’s historic estate was complemented by a starry sky over the expansive loggia to match the theme of the star-laden gala. THE GUESTS “Our sincerest thanks to Monika and John Preston for opening their lovely home to us this evening, and to Monika for graciously being our gala Night of Stars, A Broadway Celebration! chair alongside Kathryn Vecellio,” said Kravis Center CEO Judith Mitchell. The black-tie gala will include entertainment from the likes of Oscar and Tony Award-winning artists, followed by a dinner and dance. THE HIGHLIGHTS The gala’s leadership, sponsors and supporters mixed and mingled under the shadow of a glowing full moon.
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