As luck would have it, Raintree Children and Family Services held its 14th Annual Paint the Town Green Gala on one of the most fortuitously of celebratory of days: March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.
In that spirit, guests donned green for the gala at the historic Orpheum Theater, which opened its doors in 1921.
The night kicked off at the patron party in the theater’s Double Dealer, where vocalist Anaïs St. John performed, which was followed by the gala portion of the evening with more live music from Nola Dukes Band and cuisine by Drago’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, La Louisiane Bakery, Bourée at Boucherie and Nolavore. A silent auction offered a diverse array of items as did the live auctions, featuring art by James Michalopoulos, a two-night stay at The Windsor Court Hotel, art by Ashley Longshore, and a private sushi dinner with Chef Loma from Lomakase.
Longtime board member Cindy Paulin was honored at the event. Paulin is also president of Angel Wings Foundation, which along with Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust presented the gala.
Raintree provides services to nearly 300 children and youth a year. It is committed to helping neglected, abused and developmentally delayed children through three life-changing programs: Foster Care, Raintree House and Family Support Coordination.
Event co-chairs were Katherine Koerner and Kate deKay; Raintree executive director is Lashawna Schofield.
Fun Fact
Raintree was founded in 1926, making it 97 years old.
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