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Starlight’s 37th Annual Gala – Breaking Ground

October 5th was the date for Breaking Ground: Starlight’s 37th Annual Gala. Whitney Bartelli and Andrew Bogucki, and Anita and Dean Newton were the co-chairs. Jean and Don Wagner were the recipients of the Star Award, and Ora Reynolds was the recipient of the Star of Touring Broadway Award. Following a red-carpet reception, guests enjoyed dining and performances.

Brett and Nikki Emison with Autumn and Blane Markley
Denise and Bill Bade
Gala Co-chairs Anita Newton and Whitney Bartelli
Howard Cohen, board chair; with the Honorable Peggy Dunn and Terry Dunn
Matt and Sabrina Wiewel, Ellen and Kurt Junger, and Carey and Tom Wilkins

Featured in the November 16, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: David Riffel

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