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Gone was the red carpet parade of evening gowns and tuxes, the world-class music and the giant concert hall. In their place was an intimate gathering held in the warm and welcoming home belonging to Jayne Watson, chief executive of the National Arts Centre Foundation, to thank local supporters of this year’s record-breaking gala for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust.
Serge Sasseville, a senior vice president with Quebecor Media, with Liz Vered and her mother-in-law, Sara Vered, and Jayne Watson, chief executive of the NAC Foundation, at a reception Watson hosted at her home on Monday, November 2, 2015, for supporters of the recent NAC Gala.
“We just wanted to say a really deep and profound thank you for all of your support,” Watson said from her elevated position on the stairs, speaking to dozens of volunteers, sponsors and donors at her Brantwood Park-area home Monday night.
NAC president and CEO Peter Herrndorf and NAC Orchestra managing director Christopher Deacon attended the party. So did the orchestra’s new artistic director, maestro Alexander Shelley, who was a big draw for the gala, held September 19. Also from the orchestra were concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki and his wife, associate concertmaster Jessica Linnebach.
From left, British High Commissioner Howard Drake with Christopher Deacon, managing director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Peter Herrndorf, chief executive of the National Arts Centre, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent NAC Gala that raised more than $1 million for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust.
From left, Alexander Shelley, music director of the NAC Orchestra, with Mayor Jim Watson and businessman Dennis Laurin, owner of Laurin General Contractor, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the National Arts Centre’s recent record-breaking gala held in support of Canada’s next generation of performing artists.
Concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki of the National Arts Centre Orchestra with his wife, associate concertmaster Jessica Linnebach, and Karine Mayers, development officer with the NAC Foundation, at a reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thanks supporters of a recent NAC Gala.
Special guests included British High Commissioner Howard Drake, who served as live auctioneer at the gala, during the exclusive dinner held on Southam Hall stage.
Also in the mix were members of the philanthropic Vered family, including matriarch Sara Vered (her late son, Arnie Vered, was head of the NAC Gala committee for a couple of years), community volunteer and philanthropist Barbara Crook, and current NAC Gala chair Gary Zed, who’s being inducted into the Order of Ottawa next week for his contributions to the city.
Gary Zed, chair of the NAC Gala committee, with Ottawa philanthropist Barbara Crook, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of this year’s record-breaking benefit gala for the National Arts Centre and Canada’s next generation of performing artists.
“About a year ago we stood here and Gary Zed freaked me out a little bit as our gala chair by saying we’re going to set a record, we’re going to raise a million dollars,” Watson told the crowd, holding her hands to her face and shaking her head as she recalled her initial reaction to his ambitious goal.
Photos: Shoutout to NAC gala supporters
In their place was an intimate gathering held in the warm and welcoming home belonging to Jayne Watson, chief executive of the National Arts Centre Foundation, to thank local supporters of this year’s record-breaking gala for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust
Well, they did it. The evening broke records, raising just over $1 million in net proceeds. Money from the gala helps to fund things like the NAC’s Summer Music Institute and Young Artists Program. On a local level, it allowed more than 25,000 students and teachers to attend NAC student matinees last year, brought musical training to another 10,000 kids in their schools, and provided a variety of free activities to thousands of NAC visitors on Family Day.
Missing in action was Michel Liboiron from the gala’s presenting sponsor, CIBC. Watson remarked that he was probably stuck in heavy traffic, caused by the nearby reconstruction of Main Street. It was a good thing her brother, Mayor Jim Watson, was there.
“Jim, can you fix that?” she jokingly asked him.
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Serge Sasseville, a senior vice president with Quebecor Media, with Liz Vered and her mother-in-law, Sara Vered, and Jayne Watson, chief executive of the NAC Foundation, at a reception Watson hosted at her home on Monday, November 2, 2015, for supporters of the recent NAC Gala.
“We just wanted to say a really deep and profound thank you for all of your support,” Watson said from her elevated position on the stairs, speaking to dozens of volunteers, sponsors and donors at her Brantwood Park-area home Monday night.
NAC president and CEO Peter Herrndorf and NAC Orchestra managing director Christopher Deacon attended the party. So did the orchestra’s new artistic director, maestro Alexander Shelley, who was a big draw for the gala, held September 19. Also from the orchestra were concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki and his wife, associate concertmaster Jessica Linnebach.
From left, British High Commissioner Howard Drake with Christopher Deacon, managing director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Peter Herrndorf, chief executive of the National Arts Centre, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent NAC Gala that raised more than $1 million for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust.
From left, Alexander Shelley, music director of the NAC Orchestra, with Mayor Jim Watson and businessman Dennis Laurin, owner of Laurin General Contractor, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the National Arts Centre’s recent record-breaking gala held in support of Canada’s next generation of performing artists.
Concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki of the National Arts Centre Orchestra with his wife, associate concertmaster Jessica Linnebach, and Karine Mayers, development officer with the NAC Foundation, at a reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thanks supporters of a recent NAC Gala.
Special guests included British High Commissioner Howard Drake, who served as live auctioneer at the gala, during the exclusive dinner held on Southam Hall stage.
Also in the mix were members of the philanthropic Vered family, including matriarch Sara Vered (her late son, Arnie Vered, was head of the NAC Gala committee for a couple of years), community volunteer and philanthropist Barbara Crook, and current NAC Gala chair Gary Zed, who’s being inducted into the Order of Ottawa next week for his contributions to the city.
Gary Zed, chair of the NAC Gala committee, with Ottawa philanthropist Barbara Crook, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of this year’s record-breaking benefit gala for the National Arts Centre and Canada’s next generation of performing artists.
“About a year ago we stood here and Gary Zed freaked me out a little bit as our gala chair by saying we’re going to set a record, we’re going to raise a million dollars,” Watson told the crowd, holding her hands to her face and shaking her head as she recalled her initial reaction to his ambitious goal.
Photos: Shoutout to NAC gala supporters
In their place was an intimate gathering held in the warm and welcoming home belonging to Jayne Watson, chief executive of the National Arts Centre Foundation, to thank local supporters of this year’s record-breaking gala for the NAC’s National Youth and Education Trust
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Serge Sasseville, a senior vice president with Quebecor Media, with Liz Vered and her mother-in-law, Sara Vered, and Jayne Watson, chief executive of the NAC Foundation, at a reception Watson hosted at her home on Monday, November 2, 2015, for supporters of the recent NAC Gala. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, British High Commissioner Howard Drake with Christopher Deacon, managing director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Peter Herrndorf, chief executive of the National Arts Centre, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent NAC Gala that raised more than $1 million for the NAC's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Peridot 45 caterer Shirley Kouri with Gill Drake, wife of the British high commissioner, at a reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent benefit gala for the National Arts Centre's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Alexander Shelley, music director of the NAC Orchestra, with Mayor Jim Watson and businessman Dennis Laurin, owner of Laurin General Contractor, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the National Arts Centre's recent record-breaking gala held in support of Canada's next generation of performing artists. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Alexander Shelley, music director of the NAC Orchestra, with Peter Froislie, husband of host Jayne Watson, and guest Susan Peterson d'Aquino at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent benefit gala for the National Arts Centre's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
NAC Gala committee member Whitney Fox with her husband, Dan Goldberg, president and CEO of Telesat, and Grant McDonald, regional managing partner at KPMG LLP and member of the NAC Foundation board, at a reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent gala. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, Christopher Deacon, managing director of the NAC Orchestra, with Arlie Koyman and her partner, Gary Zed, chair of the NAC Gala committee and member of the NAC Foundation board, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent NAC Gala arts benefit for the NAC's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
NAC Foundation chief executive Jayne Watson and Peter Herrndorf, chief executive of the National Arts Centre, enjoy a friendly chat on the couch during a reception Watson hosted at her home on Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent NAC Gala Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, supporters Sandra Assaly and Stephen Assaly with NAC Foundation chief executive Jayne Watson at a party Watson hosted on Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the record-breaking NAC Gala that raised more than $1 million for the NAC's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Gary Zed, chair of the NAC Gala committee, with Ottawa philanthropist Barbara Crook, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of this year's record-breaking benefit gala for the National Arts Centre and Canada's next generation of performing artists. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
From left, guest Andrea Laurin with event planner Sharon House, owner of Avant-Garde Designs, and NAC national events manager Laura Weber at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent gala for the National Arts Centre and the next generation of Canadian performing artists. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki of the National Arts Centre Orchestra with his wife, associate concertmaster Jessica Linnebach, and Karine Mayers, development officer with the NAC Foundation, at a reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, to thanks supporters of a recent NAC Gala. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Shelagh Connolly, special events coordinator at the National Arts Centre Foundation, with Gillie Vered, Arnon Corporation, at a private reception held Monday, November 2, 2015, for supporters of the recent record-breaking NAC Gala benefit for the NAC's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
NAC Foundation CEO Jayne Watson welcomes guests to her home while volunteer coat check girls Katie and Kristen Riis quietly listen at a reception Watson hosted Monday, November 2, 2015, to thank supporters of the recent benefit gala for the National Arts Centre's National Youth and Education Trust. Caroline Phillips / Ottawa Citizen
Well, they did it. The evening broke records, raising just over $1 million in net proceeds. Money from the gala helps to fund things like the NAC’s Summer Music Institute and Young Artists Program. On a local level, it allowed more than 25,000 students and teachers to attend NAC student matinees last year, brought musical training to another 10,000 kids in their schools, and provided a variety of free activities to thousands of NAC visitors on Family Day.
Missing in action was Michel Liboiron from the gala’s presenting sponsor, CIBC. Watson remarked that he was probably stuck in heavy traffic, caused by the nearby reconstruction of Main Street. It was a good thing her brother, Mayor Jim Watson, was there.
“Jim, can you fix that?” she jokingly asked him.
Carolyn001@sympatico.ca
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