[Baltimore Sun] ‘A Night for Baltimore’: Baltimore Scene | PHOTOS

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Like the plays that are produced on the premises, Everyman Theatre’s annual gala – “A Night for Baltimore” — came in several acts. The difference here was that attendees had a choice of how many they wanted to experience. They could arrive at 5 p.m. for a welcoming cocktail reception on the first floor, followed by a 6 p.m. concert by Baltimore native (and daughter of Everyman board member Donald Thoms) acclaimed actress/singer Tracie Thoms. While they enjoyed an after-concert dinner reception in the rehearsal hall upstairs, the second group of guests arrived for their 7 p.m. welcoming reception downstairs — also followed by their own 8 p.m. Tracie Thoms concert in the theater.

When that concluded, both groups came together – totaling about 400 guests — for the event’s big dance party in the rehearsal hall, produced by another Thoms family member, Tracie’s brother, Austin “A-Man The DJ” Thoms.

The night – and all of its acts – raised some $300,000 for Everyman Theatre’s education and community engagement programs.

From left – Lisa Harris Jones, Harris Jones & Malone managing member/Everyman Theatre board member, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, former Baltimore mayor, and Erica Scott, IT strategic consultant, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
A performance by actress/singer – and Baltimore native – Tracie Thoms was a highlight of “A Night for Baltimore” at Everyman Theatre. (Sloane Brown)
After Baltimore native Tracie Thoms performed in the theater, her brother Austin “A-Man The DJ” Thoms, provided the tunes for the party at Everyman Theatre’s “A Night for Baltimore.” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Charles Whitehead, Pelican Property Management senior property manager, Sandi Gerstung, philanthropist/Everyman Theatre board member, and Joe Ferlise, Brown Advisory partner, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Argo Dalapati, ClearPoint Neuro engineer, Sal Dhanani, T. Rowe Price vice president, Dr. Sarasi Desikan, University of Maryland Baltimore vascular surgeon/Everyman Theatre board member, and Dr. Deepa Galaiya, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine surgeon, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Joy Thomas Moore, JWS Media Consulting president/mother of Maryland governor Wes Moore, Eric Neumann, Maryland Public Television (MPT) fundraising director, Ellie K. Wang, MPT commissioner, and Maggie Linton, freelance broadcaster/MPT fundraiser, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
The party was hearty – especially on the dance floor – at Everyman Theatre’s “A Night for Baltimore” gala. (Sloane Brown)
From left – Victoria Minka, Baltimore City employee, Dane Wilfong, The Ivy Hotel director, and Tony Williams, construction sales consultant, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Joe Washington, former NFL/Baltimore Colts player, Meadowlark Washington, psychotherapist/Everyman Theatre board member, Jennifer Rakes, attorney/stay-at-home mom, and Bryan Rakes, Venable attorney/Everyman Theatre board president, at Everyman Theatre’s “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Donald Thoms, media consultant/Everyman Theatre board member/event co-chair, and his daughter, Tracie Thoms, acclaimed actress/singer and featured performer at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
After a welcoming cocktail reception, guests went into the theatre for a performance by actress/singer – and Baltimore native – Tracie Thoms at Everyman Theatre’s “A Night for Baltimore” gala. (Sloane Brown)
From left – Gregory Tucker, The Tucker Group founder, Catherine Tucker, development professional, Marc Steiner, podcast host, and Valerie Williams, American Visionary Art Museum co-director, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Olivia Altman, MedChi law clerk, Rebecca Altman, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown senior vice president/chief administrative officer, and Jeremy Rosendale, World Trade Center Institute vice president, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Curt Decker, retired lobbyist/event committee member, Robin Vanscoy, retired RN, Edie Brown, public relations specialist/Everyman Theatre board member, and Vincent Lancisi, Everyman Theatre founder/artistic director, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
Dr. Arlene Forastiere, Johns Hopkins Medicine oncologist, Paul Harriss, Beacon Hill Sports president, Bruce Nelson, actor/Everyman Theatre company member, and Suzan Garabedian, executive coach, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
From left – Scott Mahr, ATIS creative director, Chris DiPietro, lobbyist/Everyman Theatre board member, and Gerald Popko, retired hairdresser, at “A Night for Baltimore” (Sloane Brown)
After the show, the party continued at Everyman Theatre’s “A Night for Baltimore.” (Sloane Brown)

Scene Ahead

Friday, Oct. 25. The Arc Baltimore’s “Art in the Round.” Grand Lodge, 304 International Circle, Hunt Valley,  6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets $100. thearcbaltimore.org/art-in-the-round
Saturday, Oct. 26. R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center 2024 Celebration. Hippodrome Theatre M&T Bank Exchange, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets $500. secure.ummsfoundation.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100841
Sunday, Oct. 27. Baltimore Bartenders’ Guild’s “Ryes Up Against Cystic Fibrosis.” The Winslow, 333 W. Ostend St. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tickets $120. eventbrite.com/e/bbgs-13th-annual-ryes-up-against-cystic-fibrosis-charitable-gala-tickets-1008539337307#:~:text=BBG’s%2013th%20Annual%20Ryes%20Up,at%204%3A00%20PM%20%7C%20Eventbrite

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