PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
BRENNA
HERNANDEZ
AND
HEIDI
ZEIGER
Chris and
Kristin Mahr
SHEDD AQUARIUM WELCOMED
800 guests for its black-tie gala, which raised
a record-breaking $1.67 million. Emceed by
Bill Kurtis, the fête featured a performance
by Broadway's Susan Egan in the Oceanarium,
followed by dinner and dancing to the
Simone Vitale Orchestra. Guests capped
the evening with drinks and bites in the
Soundlings Piano Lounge before leaving
with sweet treats by Blommer Chocolates.
GOLDFISH BALL
Brett Hart and
Dontrey
Britt-Hart
Frank Wilson IV
and Donna Sims Wilson
Susan Egan
Bruce Lee, Sandi Simon,
Mary Smith, and
Stephen Byron Smith
Anne and
Tyrone Fahner
Guests indulge at the
"goldfish" bar.
Jim O'Conner Jr.
and Julie O'Conner
INVITED