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Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 7:00-11:00 PM

Join us for an evening of Charlotte Street’s signature blend of sophisticated weirdness, with a heavy dose of neon and nostalgia, in celebration of our 25th Anniversary.

Proceeds benefit Charlotte Street’s work to center our region’s most forward-thinking visual artists, writers, and performers, connecting artists to each other and our community.

 

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED. GUESTS ARE WELCOME TO PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR.

 

Can’t make it to Gala, but still want to contribute and join in the fun? Purchase a CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE raffle ticket for a chance to win one of 5 spectacular vacations!

 

 

SCHEDULE

 

6-8 PM:           VIP Studio Pre-Party 

7-11 PM:        Main Event

  • Immersive art installations by Cory Imig, Paulina Otero, and Sike Style
  • Pop-up performances from Kyle Mullins and Sug Easy Singleton 
  • Cuisine and cocktails from KC’s most creative restaurants
  • Amped up 80s fun including an 8-bit arcade, Glamour Shots, a Ball Pit, and Karaoke
  • and 80s dance tunes spinning in the theater all night long
ATTIRE

80s-inspired costumes. For inspiration, click here.

 

VIP COSTUME STUDIO PRE-PARTY

Sponsors will begin the evening at our VIP Studio Pre-Party where guests will enjoy drinks and appetizers with fellow supporters and have the opportunity to be costumed and styled by Kansas City’s premiere designers and makeup artists. Additional details will be sent to sponsors in advance of the event.

Event Details
When

Saturday, October 22 from 7:00-11:00 PM

Where

Charlotte Street Foundation (3333 Wyoming)

CHAIRS + COMMITTEE

 

HONORARY CHAIRS
Gary and Pam Gradinger

 

GALA CHAIRS
Josue Montes + Lisa Schmitz

 

GALA COMMITTEE
Brenda Althouse
Tim Butt
Casey Claps
Susie Corbin
Estuardo Garcia
Theresa Garza
Morgan Georgie
Paul Gutierrez
Sofia Varanka Hudson
Lisa Ketteler
Carrie Kiefer
Kim Klein
Laura McCray
Jessie McKinney
Regina Nouhan
Matthew Schulte
Toma Wolff

SPONSORS

 

$10,000
Gary and Pam Gradinger

 

$5,000
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Mark and Emily Johnson

 

$2,500
Creative Planning Foundation
Lisa Schmitz Interior Design
Liz and Greg Maday
Spire

 

$1,000
Brinshore Development
Ellen and Jamie Copaken
Hufft
Todd Lieberman and Erika Saleski
Linda Lighton
Bill and Peggy Lyons
David and Noelle Manica
Julie Nelson Meers and Sam Meers/Gould Evans
Josue Montes
Newkirk Novak
Lisa and Charles Schellhorn

 

$500
Aaron G. March
Laura and Hatch McCray
Matthew and Heather Mellor
Melanie Miller
Heidi and Nelson Nast
Bradley W. and Linda J. Nicholson
Dr. Regina Nouhan and Mr. John Eck
Matthew Schulte
Cathy Beaham Smith
Frank and Helen Wewers
Toma and Andy Wolff
Jean Paul Wong

 

IN-KIND

 

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Artist Market – November 2025

When

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM

Where
Charlotte Street Campus (3333 Wyoming St)
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