Jonathon Heyward, BSO music director; and Millie Heyward, singer.
One theme for the BSO Gala? A night filled with stars, whether it was inside the VIP Party tent, or onstage later in Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, when famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma would perform with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Sloane Brown photos
Dave Emrie, from left, retired marketing executive; Rhea Feikin, retired MPT host; and Tom Crusse, retired RN.
Ron Peterson, from left, Johns Hopkins Health System president emeritus; Sarah Buckler, Tangible CEO; and Jeremy Buckler, BSO trombonist.
Tom Geddes, from left, Brown Advisory partner; Daniela Lampru, Brown Advisory institutional sales analyst; Dr. Paige Goote, Belcara Health plastic surgeon; and Patrick Harhai, Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women assistant director of development.
Chuck Tildon, from left, University of Maryland Medical System vice president of external affairs; Martin O’Malley, US Social Security Administration commissioner; Maria Tildon, Johns Hopkins Medicine vice president of government affairs; and Katie O’Malley, Women’s Law Center executive director.
Jeff Rosen, from left, RS&F managing partner; John Porter, J C Porter Construction president; Alysa Porter, J C Porter Construction marketing director; and Mindy Rosen, camp consultant.
Dawn Moore, left, First Lady of Maryland; and Christian Johansson, BSO board vice chair/Stella May Contracting chairman.
Tom Bozzuto, from left, The Bozzuto Group chairman; Barbara Bozzuto, BSO chair laureate; Carol Jean Young, pianist; and PJ Mitchell, retired IBM vice president.
Hiral Bhalani, from left, Su Casa visual merchandiser; Ketan Bhalani, Allegra Baltimore president; Paige Burder, Across the Bridge Productions creative film producer; and Grace Blue music teacher/producer.
Carla Milan, from left, Frederick Community College internship and apprenticeship coordinator; Hosea T. Chew, Baltimore City Council director of administration; Locke Núñez, high school student; and Alex Núñez, BGE senior vice president.
Betsy Sherman, from left, community volunteer; Mark Hanson, BSO president/CEO; Christina Hanson, St. Martin’s-in-the-Field School director of development and marketing; and Rheda Becker, former BSO narrator.
Barry Rosen, from left, BSO board chair/Gordon Feinblatt attorney; Susan Rosen, retired teacher; and Mark Joseph, The Shelter Foundation.
Just in case it was still assumed that orchestral music belonged in an earlier, more stodgy era, partygoers only had to check out the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala VIP Party to know that assumption was outdated.
Some 700 young and old folks filled the party tent pitched outside Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for the sold-out soiree.
Gone was the old black-tie requirement. Those who wanted to dress to the nines could do so, and those who were happier in cocktail party attire could hit their comfort level, as well. No stuffy sit-down dinner, either; guests browsed food stations and bars and enjoyed the repast at their own speed.
Speaking of speed, BSO Music Director Jonathon Heyward quickly made the rounds to warmly greet guests, before heading across the street to prepare for the evening’s concert featuring famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
The evening concluded with an after-concert party in the tent.
Scene Ahead
Friday, Oct. 4: Maritime Magic (Living Classrooms Foundation) Douglass-Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames St. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets $125 in advance, $135 at the door. livingclassrooms.org/maritime-magic
Friday, Oct. 4: The Fall Fête 5 (Kennedy Krieger Institute) Green Spring Station, 10751 Falls Rd. 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Tickets $125. greenspringstation.com/the-fall-fete/
Saturday, Oct. 5: A Night for Baltimore (Everyman Theatre) Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Tickets $200. everymantheatre.org/event/celebrate/
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