“Through the Looking Glass” Gala Benefits the Cushman School
The Cushman School held its annual Gala at Mana Wynwood, grossing over $750,000. Funds raised will go toward scholarships, additional programming and the “Play to Learn” Campaign to bring a new performing arts and athletic center to the school and community by fall 2017. Close to 500 parents, community leaders, friends and local luminaries, including: Romero Britto, Marco Antonio Solis and Emilio Estefan, attended. This year’s whimsical theme was “Through the Looking Glass”, a playful spin on the widely popular fairy-tale classic Alice in Wonderland with guests dressed in 18th-century Victorian and Steampunk fashionable wear to celebrate the night. The evening featured a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a live auction led by Nick Weir, V.P. of Entertainment for Royal Caribbean International. Afterwards, guests enjoyed an elegant four-course dinner by local star Chefs’ Michelle Bernstein and Dena Marino. Dinner opened with a heartfelt speech by Arvi Balseiro, Head of The Cushman School, who honored Abigail Pollak and her late husband FJ Pollak, who was Chairman of the Play to Learn campaign.
Photos by World Red Eye
