Special Events
Opening Gala
Overview
Hosted by the highly acclaimed and award-winning actor and playwright, Denis O’Hare, the Opening Gala will kick off the season in high style with cocktails, a seated dinner, live auction, and exclusive performances by some of this year’s extraordinary artists.
2024 Opening Gala Co-Chairs
Robyn Coles
Nicole Rubin
Charles Tolbert
Buy Tables and Tickets, or Make a Contribution
Click the button above, or download this form for ticket, table, and sponsorship details and instructions to purchase. For any questions or additional information, please contact Special Events at [email protected] or call the events team at 843-724-1188.
Thank you to our supporters!
As of May 10, 2024
Icon Sponsor
Legend
Mrs. Robyn Coles and Dr. N. Anthony Coles
The Wayne and Alicia Gregory Family Foundation
Visionary
Nicole and Amir Dan Rubin
M. Edward Sellers
Charles Tolbert
Saga
Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC)
Rebecca Darwin | Garden & Gun
Susan and Gary DiCamillo
Explore Charleston
Harry and Susan Frampton
Karyn Lee and Bill Hewitt
Deborah Kennedy Kennard and William Kennard
Seafields at Kiawah Island
SouthState Bank
United Bank
Splendor
Anne and Scott Perper
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Idol
Richard and Jill Almeida
Whitney and Steven Balzer
Judith Nell Batty
Dr. Christopher Randolph and Sarah Beardsley
John Dunnan
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos E. Evans
Judith Green and Dr. Michael Fritz
John B. Hagerty and Susan W. Simons
Russell Holliday and Hal Cottingham
Mr. Barry Lapidus
Susanne and Bill McGuire
Martha and Charley McLendon
Margie Morse
Mr. Phillip Smith and Ms. Lesley Burke
Elizabeth and Charles Sullivan
Ann and Michael Tarwater
Star
Lee Bell and Fotios Pantazis
Mark Billinghurst and Marzy Bedford-Billinghurst
Bob and Kathleen Carroll
Rick and Marsha Chisholm
Croghan’s Jewel Box
Sean Holleran
Ted Legasey
Sven and Kristin Lindblad
Jane and Mike McLain
Ronda Muir
The Peninsula of Charleston
Susu Ravenel and Bob Kirby
E. Tyler Rollins III
David Savard and Helen Savard
Annie and Graham Stone
Steven and Andrea Strawn
Donald R. Tomlin, Jr.
Contributors
Mr. and Mrs. Charlton deSaussure, Jr.
Special Thanks
Caroline’s Cakes
The Fifth Avenue Club Charleston
Hotel Bennett