Diana's Social Diary
Prominent arts patrons shine at Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala
- Patti Nelson, Blaine Nelson, Gillian Breidenbach, Mark BreidenbachPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Mark Breidenbach, Anne Stodghill, Steve StodghillPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Keith Braley, Pam BraleyPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Jonathan Martin, Amy MartinPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Capera Ryan, James BurkePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Arts patrons filled the Meyerson Symphony Center for the 2013 Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala.Photo by Sylvia Elzafon
- Linda Hart, Mitch HartPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Kathryn Rocha, Morgan HammonsPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Coley Clark, Jennifer ClarkPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Valerie Rees-Jones, Stewart LeePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Cynthia Timms, Ed TimmsPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- CJ Hughes, Christopher De GarzaPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- A little classical music was a prelude to the performance by soprano Renee Fleming.Photo by Sylvia Elzafon
- Don Daseke, Barbara DasekePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Taylor Robertson, Leslie BoysenPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Guests sat down to a beautiful dinner prior to the performance.Photo by Sylvia Elzafon
- Bob Goodfriend, Katrina KershnerPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Joyce Leiser, Randy LesierPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
The rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits — or the attire — of prominent arts patrons who donned their absolute finest for the 2013 Dallas Symphony Orchestra AT&T Gala at the Meyerson Symphony Center. In fact, attendees shined amid the clouds as they walked the red carpet into the hall.
Gala chairs Ann and Steve Stodghill welcomed guests, including Capera Ryan, Barbara and Don Daseke, Stewart Lee, Valerie Rees-Jones, Patty and Blaine Nelson, Pam and Keith Braley, Jennifer and Coley Clark, and Amy and Jonathan Martin. It's safe to say every lady in the crowd was gushing over Ann's show-stopping cobalt blue gown.
Prior to the main performance, attendees sipped cocktails and indulged in a decadent dinner in the lobby, while elegant music provided a prelude to the show to come.
After dinner, Renée Fleming dazzled the audience with a mix of heavenly vocals and charming chatter. The crowd was so impressed they gave her a standing ovation, which resulted in an encore from the lovely soprano. Jaap Van Zweden and the DSO also delivered a flawless performance befitting their Grammy Award-winning songstress.
The evening ended in true Dallas fashion with specialty cocktails, desserts and savories at the after-party, which included tunes by none other than DJ Lucy Wrubel.