This stellar black-tie evening, emceed by CTV’s Heather Wright, included performances by the choir conducted by Artistic Director Edward J. Mavrinac, a string quartet, trumpeter Natalie O’Donnell and Merit Award recipients Ivica Balaban, Julijana Hajdinjak and Matija Pavković. Guest artists included bouzouki player Ken Kakoullis and violinist Arpad Verseghy who serenaded guests throughout dinner. The entertainment continued with dancers Milena Kolarova and Mentor Sejdiu. Guests soon joined them on the dance floor accompanied by the sounds of the orchestra to dance the night away.
We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, auction donors, guests, volunteers and members for making this event a success. The CCCS continues to grow artistically with your support. The last two galas have brought our Croatian culture to a level of excellence, artistic expression and entertainment while, at the same time, supporting our Merit Award Recipients on their musical paths. Thank you for being an integral aspect of our charitable goals.
