As the event industry takes an unplanned and unprecedented pause due to the coronavirus outbreak, we offer a look back at some of the design concepts, fun details, and more—including a Family Feud-inspired game with hockey players and a dinosaur directing guests to dinner—from the winter season’s benefits, galas, and fund-raisers across the United States and Canada.
Alvin Ailey's 20th Anniversary Gala
Photo: Tony Powell
PAMM’s Art of the Party
Photo: Lazaro Llanes
Los Angeles Ballet Gala
Photo: Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging
The Museum of the City of New York’s Winter (Basket) Ball Gala
Photo: Sylvain Gaboury/PMc for Museum of the City of New York
The Grand Chefs Experience
Photo: Sebastian Sparenga/Sparegna Photography
Aid the Silent Annual Gala
Photo: Courtesy of Aid the Silent
National Development Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Photo: Courtesy of Glow Global Events
'A Night With Blue & White'
Photo: Courtesy of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation
'A Magical Evening of Literacy'
Photo: Josh Crowder
American Heart Association’s Atlanta Heart Ball
Photo: Courtesy of American Heart Association
Chance for Life’s Poker Tournament and Taste Experience
Photo: Sadari Group Photography
Steven Tyler's Grammy Awards Viewing Party
Photo: Anna Webber/Getty Images for Janie's Fund
Big Game Big Give
Photo: Bobby Metelus/Getty Images for Giving Back Fund