It was truly an evening of dazzle and delight at Child & Family Guidance Center's (CFGC) annual gala, Venetian Masquerade, held on May 9. Masked revelers came out in full force to Noah's of Las Colinas in Irving to experience 18th century Venice.
A capacity crowd enjoyed a merriment of Carnevale style entertainment that mirrored the age of opulence, complete with stunt performers, dancing dolls and a silks aerialist. In a dining room dripping with crystal candelabras, exuberant silk fabrics and ostrich feathers, Dawn Neufeld presided over the evening festivities as Mistress of Ceremonies. Before dinner began all guests were asked to to reveal their identities in an effort to symbolically unmask the continued misconceptions and false beliefs of mental illness. At dinner guests feasted upon an elegant menu prepared by Wendy Krispin Caterers and enjoyed an after dinner treat of Puccini, performed by Grammy and Stellar Award Winner, Andrea Wallace.
"It was our hope to make Venetian Masquerade an unforgettable evening for our guests," said Carol Lucky, CEO of Child & Family Guidance Center. "Thank you to our sponsors, donors and planning committee for making this event such a success!"
Sponsors and in-kind donors included: Frost Bank, Clear Channel Communications, Omni Hotels and Resorts, Uber, Market Street, The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Choctaw Casino and Resorts. Guests included: Marie and Charles Briner, Michelle and Lex Fitzenhagen, Bernie Han, Dr. Warren G. Lee, Kenneth Medlock, Dawn and Ryan Neufeld, Dr. Morris "Doc Moe" Prigoff and Laurene and Dave Richards.
The annual gala and other events held by CFGC continue to help support the adults, children and families impacted by the effects of mental illness, abuse, neglect and high-risk behaviors. As the oldest child guidance center in Texas, CFGC serves over 12,000 individuals, including over 5,000 children annually in North Texas.
About Child & Family Guidance Center:
Child & Family Guidance Center (CFGC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was established in 1896 and serves adults, children and families impacted by mental illness, abuse, neglect, and high-risk behaviors. CFGC's goal is to nurture children, strengthen families, and empower individuals by providing comprehensive solutions to life's problems through psychiatric care, counseling, education, public awareness and community partnerships. To contact Child & Family Guidance Center, call 214.956.3525 or visit us online.