The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts

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Photos courtesy of Jeff Nelson and Bernie Surtz

The ECPA welcomed a crowd of supporters to their annual Spotlight Giving Gala on Sept. 14 at River Forest Country Club, where ECPA announced a partnership with Ryan Companies.

A multi-billion-dollar firm, Ryan was specifically selected for their experience in designing and building smart, well-planned, mixed-use developments.

To connect with ECPA and learn more about this milestone, visit ECPA-Elmhurst.org.

Shelisa Brunner and Nicole Alvarez, ECPA Board Member, at the cocktail reception

Longtime ECPA Sponsor, Kelly Stetler with her husband, Eric

Table Hosts, Mike and Meghan Scarsella pause with their guests before joining the Giving Gala. Mike and Meghan Scarsella, Jeaneen and Tony Sica, Megan and Pat Melson, Julie and Matt Bute

Larry Kieft & Marty Leamy enjoy the outdoor reception at River Forest Country Club.

One of the featured artists of the evening, Tatum Langley, with Geniece Langley, her mother and longtime ECPA supporter

Heather Goeld & Dan VanEekeren, ECPA Board Treasurer

Leo and Penny Shaprio arrive at the Giving Gala.

Jay Sen stepped out on the dance floor to take advantage of the professional swing dancers at the event.

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