Sophisticated Society

from Sophisticated Living Columbus Nov/Dec 2020

Aminah's Legacy

HOMEPORT VOICE & VISION

On the evening of Thursday, October 15, 2020, several hundred attendees watched the first-ever virtual Voice & Vision celebration. The evening celebrated strong women in our community, including the 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient, Sandy Doyle- Ahern and the 2020 Spirit of Homeport Award Winner, Brenda Moncrief. To complement the evening, hundreds of 2020 Voice & Vision celebration packets were delivered to attendee’s homes prior to the event. Each packet included a special pop-up centerpiece house, recipes inspired by our residents, and a personalized thank you card from a Homeport staff member.

To learn more about Homeport and Voice & Vision visit homeportohio.org.

**Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO**

James Price, Master of Ceremonies, Mark Pringle, Homeport Board Chair, Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO, Christie Angel, YWCA Columbus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Doyle-Ahern, 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient

**Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO, Sandy Doyle-Ahern, 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient**

**James Price, Master of Ceremonies, Christie Angel, YWCA Columbus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO**

**Jazmine Harrell, Lakeisha Harrell, Homeport residents**

Ray George, Homeport, Director of Marketing, Steve Nichol, Homeport, Manager of Public Relations, James Price, Master of Ceremonies, Laverne D. Price, Homeport, Senior Director of Resource Development, Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO, Sandy Doyle-Ahern, 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient, Mark Pringle, Homeport Board Chair, Maude Hill, Homeport, Senior Vice President, Community & Government Relations, Christie Angel, YWCA Columbus, President and Chief Executive Officer

James Price, Master of Ceremonies, Mark Pringle, Capital University, Director of Human Resources, Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO, Christie Angel, YWCA Columbus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Doyle-Ahern, EMH&T, President

**Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO, Sandy Doyle-Ahern, 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient, Mark Pringle, Homeport Board Chair**

Steve Nichol, Homeport, Manager of Public Relations, Laverne D. Price, Homeport, Senior Director of Resource Development, Mark Pringle, Homeport Board Chair, James Price, Master of Ceremonies, Maude Hill, Homeport, Senior Vice President, Community & Government Relations, Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO, Christie Angel, YWCA Columbus, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Doyle-Ahern, 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient

**Sandy Doyle-Ahern, 2020 Voice & Vision Award recipient, Christie Angel, YWCA Columbus, President and Chief Executive Officer**

**Mark Pringle, Homeport Board Chair, 2020 Spirit of Homeport Award Winner, Brenda Moncrief, Homeport Real Estate Project Manager, Bruce Luecke, Homeport, President & CEO**

PELOTONIA 2020

Pelotonia is best known for its annual Ride Weekend that takes place each August, bringing together thousands of participants to enjoy a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism. The Pelotonia community centers around One Goal and one mission: to accelerate funding for innovative cancer research. Pelotonia announced a redefined experience for 2020, transformed into a more personal experience, asking participants “What will your Pelotonia 2020 be?” Participants set their own fundraising and activity goals through the new My Pelotonia platform. Activities ranged from riding, walking, volunteering, and everything in between – whatever felt right to each individual to honor and support cancer research. The opportunity for participants to create their own Pelotonia activities will be available again in 2021, in addition to traditional Ride Weekend activities, allowing for people around the globe of all ages and demographics to participate in this movement.

You can learn more and donate to Pelotonia at pelotonia.org.

COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART, ART CELEBRATION

On Thursday, October 22, Columbus Museum of Art hosted their very first virtual Art Celebration. The gala was different than past celebrations, but the spirit of hope, resilience, and generosity was alive for those gathering together from afar. The Museum proudly honored Lisa & Jeff Edwards, steadfast champions of the Museum who have been integral to its transformation over the past two decades. Art Celebration is the Museum’s signature fundraising gala which provides critical operating support to its award-winning programs, exhibitions, cherished collections, and access for our diverse community every day. Thanks to the generosity of attendees and their continuing belief in the importance of the arts, the Museum exceeded its fundraising goal, raising $600,000 through the virtual participation of over 350 guests.

For more information, visit columbusmuseum.org.

**Gabriel Mastin & Nina West during Pre-show**

**Dave Reese, Ellis Edwards, Jeff & Lisa Edwards toast from home**

SOLE CELEBRATION

On October 15th 2020, In Christy’s Shoes celebrated its annual Sole Celebration virtually, inviting participants to celebrate at home. Models walked in the show to raise funds and provide resources that invest in the lives of women. Guests bid on exclusive silent auction items, including autographed shoes from celebrities while networking with other participants.

To learn more about Sole Celebration and In Christy’s Shoes visit inchristysshoes.org.

**Guests enjoying the event at the Zidel house.**

**Katrina Levy Zidel, Johnny Jackson (Producer/Director/Owner of Keen Story Media, LLC) Becky Sweeney**

**Melissa Johnson's Shoes (In Christy's Shoes Committee Chair)**

Katrina Levy Zidel, Andria Williams (In Christy's Shoes - Satelite Host for 2020 Event & long time Committee Chair), Natalie Donally (Long time In Christy's Shoes Committee Chair), Melissa Johnson (long time In Christy's Shoes Committee Chair), Becky Sweeney

**Becky Sweeney, Barbie Zilch (model who walked in our show), Katrina Levy Zidel**

FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY, FIELD TO TABLE

The 2020 Franklin Park Conservatory Field to Table event was reimagined as an opportunity for friends of the Conservatory and the community to celebrate in the way they felt most comfortable. Daily countdown emails began on Sunday, August 23, leading up to a short YouTube Live event on Friday, August 28. Emails included videos portraying the kinds of mission-based community outreach and access programs supported by Field to Table and fun suggestions to help community members prepare for their own celebrations. The live event featured Conservatory President and CEO, Bruce Harkey, and Franklin Park Conservatory Women's Board President, Laura Rosene at their own, intimate Field to Table celebrations. The 12th annual event, organized by the Women's Board, raised $300,000 to support the Conservatory's community outreach and access initiatives.

For more information about Franklin Park Conservatory, visit fpconservatory.org.

Included here are a selection of “flashback” photos from the 2015 Field to Table event.

**Carla Cefaratti and Joanne Kick-Raack**

**Field to Table Committee Ringing the Bell**

**Sarah Ryan, Cherie Nelson, Jim Nelson, Janet Fireman, Francie Henry and Jim Henry**

**Dana Preisse, Kathy Hill, Bill Gerhardt, David and Beth Lloyd and Patrick McAllister**

**Alex Fisher, Lori Barreras, Steve Steinour, Charlotte and Jack Kessler, Patti Steinour**

**Mariah Gibson, Briana Lancaster, Judith Lancaster and Lillian Lancaster**

**Randi Lewis, Mary Anne Baum, Lynne Goldberg, Susan Budros and Amy Corna**

**Teresa and Grant Bowman, Allyson and Todd Sterling, Joe and Carroll Bowman**

LOCAL MATTERS HARVEST BALL

“Harvest Ball at Home” treated almost 300 guests guests to an upbeat, cook-along dinner party -- all from the comfort of home. During the event, guests prepared butternut squash alfredo alongside sisters Michelle Moskowitz Brown, Local Matters Executive Director, and Isa Chandra Moskowitz, a nationally renowned chef, restauranteur and cookbook author. In addition to the interactive preparation of the main course, guests enjoyed an appetizer and conversation with local chef and activist Carnell Willoughby of Willowbeez SoulVeg, beverage pairings by Wolf's Ridge Brewing, and desserts by Lifestyle Café and Woodhouse Vegan. The evening's program included remarks from event chairs, Chris and Pete Edwards, and a conversation with Kara Young, PhD, about the relationship between food justice and racial justice. The event raised more than $120,000 to support equitable access to fresh food and food education for Central-Ohio families. Enjoy a selection of “flashback” photos from the 2018 Harvest Ball.

To learn more about Local Matters visit local-matters.org.