Cowboy Couture Gala
Not even a unexpected rainstorm could keep cowboys and cowgirls from showing up to support the Hemangioma Treatment Foundation’s “Cowboy Couture Gala.” The event was held at Patriots Point Links and upon arrival, guests were greeted by the “Cowboy Couture” mascot Titleist. By the way, Titleist is a bull. Yes, a bull. My curiosity got the best of me so I had to take a closer look. Of course, having a bull at any event would draw a crowd, and guests were so surprised at how calm and gentle this animal appeared to be. PDA project manager, Todd St Onge, was one of the spectators, and I convinced him to take a picture with Titleist. He was a little reluctant at first but ended up being a good sport about the whole thing. Thanks Todd.
Before the three-course dinner was served, guests were treated to cocktails and music by fiddlers David Sheppard and Ivy Lindley and American country music group Jypsi in the saloon. The signature drink of the night, the Huckleberry martini, was served up through an ice sculpture shaped like a pistol. Talk about taking a shot!
As the mingling continued, I ran into City Paper columnist Stella Minx, who had been working with Lisa Thomas from Ooh Events on the décor setup. Stella told me that she had blisters on her hands from all of the mesh chargers she had to cut out and handmade napkin rings she had to put together. And from the looks of the magnificent room, those blisters were well worth it. The space had such a natural feel with hanging floral chandeliers, candlelit branch candelabras, and variety of birds nests that were filled with chocolate egg treats.As the cocktail hour ended, guests took their seats and enjoyed a creative “home on the range” dinner by J.B.C. Catering with paired wines by Francis Ford Coppola. The three courses consisted of camp-fired skillet salmon over chopped salad, Beef Wellington with famer’s cheese and vegetable corn medley, and a roundup of wild berries crisp topped with an individual S’more.
As everyone was finishing up dinner, Hemangioma Treatment Foundation executive director Jane Milner thanked guests and sponsors and asked everyone to stick around and kick up their heels for dancing in the saloon. The crowd went hog wild.
All proceeds will go directly to The Hemangioma Treatment Foundation to help children who are in need of surgeries for vascular deformities.
