The outpouring of support for our Goddess Gala on September 11th has been overwhelming. We would like to thank the following people, businesses and organizations for their help:- LaDawn Black will be a celebrity judge for the costume contest. LaDawn Black is a relationship expert, author and radio personality. Black is the host of the number-one radio relationship show, The Love Zone, on Baltimore's 92Q.
- Anastasia Pike, principal harpist of the Washington, CD-based Capital City Symphony, has volunteered to perform. Anna is in her third season with the Capital City Symphony and opened the 2009-2010 season with a sold-out performance as concerto soloist.
- Affinity Dental Associates donated a Sapphire Teeth Whitening treatment for the silent auction. Drs. Egert, DeRoo, Wyett, Wrigley, Eisenberg, and Mutzig have over 65 years of combined experience delivering exceptional dental care to their patients.
- Baker Consulting creates, implements, and manage the full complement of marketing and planning activities.
- Baltimore Business Networking creates events and great opportunities to expand your business while benefiting the youth of Baltimore.
- The Chameleon Cafe donated a gift card. The Chameleon is a fine dining restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. They offer a seasonal menu including delicious seafood and great wine.
- Chef Butterfield donated a gourmet dish. Chef Butterfield provides personal chef services and won "Best At-Home Chef" in Baltimore Magazine's 2009 Best of Baltimore issue.
- Epicenter exists to take the youth of Baltimore from the corner to a career through a safe, fun, encouraging, caring and accepting environment to build practical and empowering skills through education and performing arts.
- Goodwin Antique Art Glass donated a variety of pieces, which are over 80-110 years old. Goodwin Antique Art Glass offers a variety of art glass including Vaseline Opalescent, Epergne Vases, Victorian era Art Glass and other Fine Antiques.
- Harold Eustache of Eustache and James LLP donated an original painting from Haiti for the silent auction.
- Theresa Fauth of Dancing Tree Studios created ceramic artwork for the silent auction. She explores the production of fine ceramics by combining traditional techniques with unusual surface decoration.
- The Giggmohr Brothers, a talented group of musicians who play Rock, Blues, Rhythm & Blues and Originals, donated their time to perform at the Goddess Gala.
- Ferenc Teddy Gregor created a stone sculpture for the silent auction. A first generation Hungarian-American residing in Maryland, Ferenc began carving in 1987, utilizing natural materials, such as wood, horn, fossil ivories, and stone.
- Julie Huber, co-founder and creative director of Braeland Studios/Otis & Co., donated a piece of artwork for the silent auction.
- Larry Lewis, a professional metalsmith and owner of Forms in Metal, created two sterling silver Hunab-Ku pendants - prizes for the costume contest winners.
- Lyn Ostrov, an accomplished painter and art teacher at Friends School of Baltimore, donated one of her pieces entitled "Resting Under the Arbor" for the silent auction.
- Anna Osztreicher, Program Coordinator for the Diabetes and Pregnancy Education and Management Program at Sinai Hospital and Feeding the People Board Member, donated a painting for the silent auction.
- Glen Peak created a handcrafted hand drum with the Hunab-Ku symbol for the silent auction.
- MyCity4Her.com, a Goddess Gala media sponsor, is an online resource which exists to help women in business save time and increase their chances for success.
- Peak's Party Staffing Service coordinated catering and staffing for the Goddess Gala. Peak's provides the highest level of creative gourmet cuisine and gracious service.
- Tim Prendergast has donated his photography services. Tim is a Baltimore-based freelance photographer specializing in model/actor portfolios, wedding/corporate events, products and portraiture.
- Red Canoe Bookstore & Cafe donated a gift card. Their mission, to build community through the power of literacy, has expanded over the last few years to include nourishment of the body as well as the mind.
- Kim Turner donated a piece of fine jewelry from Silpada Designs Jewelry and a handbag from Miche Bag. Silpada Designs Jewelry is crafted from .925 sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Miche Bags are unique designer hand bags with interchangeable shells.
- Urbanite, a Goddess Gala media sponsor, is a free, four-color, monthly magazine about cities and city life as seen through the distinctive lens of Baltimore.
- Bonnie Wilner, a quilt artist and Waldorf teacher from Santa Fe, New Mexico, created a handmade quilt for the silent auction.
