An award-winning journalist recognized for her media leadership and for promoting diversity, Trish Muyco-Tobin has more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcasting. She is also a dedicated community volunteer.
Calling all St. Louis women! For the first time ever, a fundraising dinner called The Women’s Event will be held to benefit the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer. The inaugural event on Wednesday, April 24, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis will feature “Inside Edition” host and Emmy Award winner Deborah Norville as guest speaker. Kathy Ferrara, Eleanor Rosenbaum and Fran Zamler have been tapped as event co-chairs.
“This is going to be a very special, beautiful evening because it’s all about women joining forces with the men and raising money to make a difference in the lives of people in the St. Louis community,” Zamler told Gazelle. “I’m also doing this in honor of many of my friends and in memory of four incredible women: my mother, grandmother, aunt and cousin. Their strength and courage continue to inspire and guide me every day. The evening will be an inspirational night of celebration and hope!”
Since 1969, the St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer has raised and distributed more than $4 million to fund cancer-related organizations that focus on research, prevention and care for those in the St. Louis community, regardless of patients’ gender or age. For more information, call Margie Price at (314) 786-5950 or visit mensgroupagainstcancer.org.
The Missouri Historical Society’s first-ever Threads runway event is just days away. On Saturday, April 13, newly designed couture pieces inspired by items from the Missouri History Museum’s textile collection will be unveiled during the inaugural cocktail party and runway show at the museum. Following their debut, the new designs—created by “Project Runway” stars and local fashion students—will be installed in an atrium show on the museum’s lower level. The exhibit is free and open to the public, and will run through July 14.
The Bach Society of St. Louis is holding its annual gala on Friday, April 26, at The Saint Louis Woman’s Club. The event kicks off the society’s Bach Festival, which runs April 28 through May 19. The gala, chaired by Anne von der Heydt, will feature entertainment by festival artists, including The Big Muddy Dance Company, accompanied by Sandra Geary, and singers from “A Classical Cabaret.” Call 652-BACH or visit bachsociety/gala for more information.
On Thursday, April 30, the Radio Arts Foundation (Classic 107.3) will hold its biennial gala at The Sheldon with special appearances by maestro Leonard Slatkin, mother-and-son pianists Olga and Vladislav Kern and actress Marlo Thomas, as well as members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. The gala will begin with cocktails, followed by dinner and the concert, which will feature the Kerns performing Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” along with members of the symphony. Thomas will provide narration, while Slatkin will serve as the host and conductor for the evening. Gala co-chairs are Donna Wilkinson and Thriess Britton. For more information, call (314) 881-3523.
Next month, 10 extraordinary volunteers will be recognized with the Women of Achievement Award during a luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. They are: Jill Aul (Social Justice), Simone Bernstein (Youth Empowerment), Jessica Bueler (Community Betterment), Valeda Keys (Health Advocacy), Jo Ann Kindle (Spirit of Giving), Kalen McAllister (Social Enterprise), Mary Schoolman (Civic Responsibility), Mary Thomas (Educational Enrichment), Cindy Wallach (Youth & Family) and Ollie Ward (Lifetime Service). The luncheon on Tuesday, May 14, begins at 11:15 a.m. For more information, visit woastl.org.
