Gala Fundraisers

• Mystery Dinner 2004

• Global Palette of Art - 2002 Gala

• The Magic of Art - 2001 Gala

Mystery Dinner Gala 2004
The Mystery Dinner Gala held on October 1, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, was an exciting fund raising event attended by over one hundred prominent members of the Milpitas community and its arts supporters. The highlight of the evening was the interactive mystery dinner performed by "Mysteries for Hire". The always popular silent auction and wonderful dinner combined to provide our guests with a fabulous evening of intrigue and delight.

The Global Palette of Art 2002 Gala
A global tapestry of talent entertained Gala guests as they celebrated an international theme of culture in our community.

Mayon Henry Manayan and "Gold Circle Supporter", Dr. Melvin Cheitin

Entertainment including Indian Dancer Shalini Gupta, Filipino vocalist Leilani Briones, African story teller Muriel Johnson, and South Bay Kids, "An American Tribute."

Julie Cherry presents a plaque to Honoree Eliren Pasion for his contributions to the
arts in Milpitas.

Nancy Ragey, from Community Foundation Silicon Valley is honored at the 2002 Gala.

Mayor Henry Manayan makes a significant announcement that he will begin the process for planning a new cultural arts center in Milpitas.
Larry Voellger, President, Milpitas Alliance for the Arts, presents to Honoree Joe Santoro, South Bay School of Music Arts.

School Board Member Mike Mendizabal,
Nancy Mendizabal, City Manager Tom
Wilson and his wife Trish Williamson.

Dean Hays, Mayor Henry Manayan,
and Julie Cherry.

Shalini Gupta entertains
with Indian dancing.

Host and Hostess of the evening, Larry Voellger, President Milpitas Alliance for the Arts, and Julie Cherry, Vice President Milpitas Alliance for the Arts.

International Doll Collection

Silent Auction: Photograph "Mono Lake"
taken by coucilmember Jim Lawson.

The Magic of Art 2001 Gala
Guests enjoy a delightful evening of dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction. Funds are used to pay for a portion of the Art in Your Park project every year.

Gala guests were entertained by
Magician Willie Franklin.

Hosts for the evening of magic,
Larry Voellger and Julie Cherry.
Gala guests included many of the city's most prominent citizens.

Phantom Art Gallery
The Alliance hosts the City of Milpitas Phantom Art Gallery receptions four times a year. The newly developed gallery in the Community Center lobby displays the work of many local artists.

Subjects of French photographer Daniel Anizon's photography show "A Day with ...", gather to celebrate the gallery's grand opening.

Alliance President Julie Cherry and
Executive Assistant Lori Flint, hosting a reception for the gallery opening.

Julie Cherry and Larry Voellger
with one of the statues by sculptor
Thomas Walsh.
City Manager Tom Wilson speaking
with the first Phantom Art Gallery
artist, Asia Iqbal.

	• Mystery Dinner 2004
	• Global Palette of Art - 2002 Gala
	• The Magic of Art - 2001 Gala