Attendees at Glen Echo Park’s 2010 Gala in the Park celebrate to the theme of Hot Jazz & Cool Blues
By Jenni Cloud
Ambassador Connie Morella and her husband, Tony; Christine Enemark, Gala Co-Chair; and Steve Roberts at the Gala in the Park reception in the the “Bumper Car Pavilion.”
Glen Echo Park’s 2010 Gala in the Park, with the theme of Hot Jazz & Cool Blues, was held recently. The annual fundraiser was a tremendous success, raising more money than ever to support the Park’s unique arts programs and historic buildings. The Boilermaker Jazz Band was in top form as they entertained more than 400 guests, including award-winning journalist and author Steve Roberts (he and his wife, Cokie — both Bethesda residents — were Honorary Gala Chairs), WAMU‘s Rob Bamberger, host of “Hot Jazz Saturday Night” (Master of Ceremonies), Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett (who received the Friend of the Park award) and his wife Catherine, a great advocate for the arts and humanities, and The Honorable Connie Morella and her husband.
Enjoying the Gala in the Park in Glen Echo Park’s historic Spanish Ballroom: Catherine Leggett, wife of Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, and Jeffrey Slavin.
Rob Bamberger, Host of WAMU’s “Hot Jazz Saturday Night” and Master of Ceremonies for the Gala in the Park 2010: Hot Jazz & Cool Blues.
