Join us for the 24th Annual CHAIRish the Children, Louisiana Children’s Museum’s signature gala on Saturday, September 24th! Experience LCM in the evening amid our indoor and outdoor exhibits. Dine at the water’s edge, unwind in the natural beauty of City Park, enjoy a cocktail on the floating classroom, and stroll the fog bridge under the moonlight.
Dickie Brennan & Co. will dazzle us with delectable cuisine paired with refreshing specialty cocktails, and dance the night away to live entertainment by Amanda Shaw and Sam Price & the True Believers. Enter our exciting raffle for a chance to win a beautiful diamond tennis necklace valued at $4,800 courtesy of Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry, or bid in our auction, featuring the event’s creative one-of-a kind chairs designed by local artists.
Support Louisiana children and purchase your tickets below!
Join us for the Patron Party featuring Amanda Shaw!
From 7 to 8:30 pm, get the party started early and and join us for the CHAIRish Patron Party, featuring entertainment by Louisiana-favorite Amanda Shaw and tasty hors d'oeuvres by Dickie Brennan and Company. Tickets include access to the Patron Party and main event through 11 pm.
Dance the Night Away with Sam Price & the True Believers
From 8:30 to 11 pm, join us for the main event featuring musical entertainment by Sam Price & the True Believers, sumptuous dinner by Dickie Brennan & Co., live auction and raffle, dancing, and more.
Bid Now! CHAIRish Online Auction
Don't miss our annual online auction, your opportunity to bid on iconic decorated chairs created by artists from across our community, plus amazing items and experiences for every taste and budget! No gala ticket is required to participate. Bidding will end at 11 pm on Saturday, September 24. Browse the auction and bid today!
Enter to Win! Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Online Raffle
Enter for a chance to win a beautiful diamond tennis necklace valued at $4,800 courtesy of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry! This gorgeous piece is fully adjustable from 14″ to 16″ to 18.” Tickets are $30 for individual entries and $60 for three entries, plus receive a special Lee Michaels cocktail tumbler. No gala ticket is required to enter!
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Thank you to our CHAIRished sponsors for their generous support!
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gia Rabito at grabito@lcm.org or 504-266-2414.
Presenting Sponsors and Event Chairs
The Lapeyre Family
Sally and Jay Lapeyre
Brett and James Lapeyre
Caitlin and Killian Lapeyre
Sarah and Doug Stokes
Hospitality Sponsors
Dickie Brennan & Co.
Louisiana Seafood Board
Sazerac New Orleans
Raffle Sponsor
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Media Partners
St. Charles Avenue
Where Y’at Magazine
Director’s Chair
Hancock Whitney
J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
The Lupin Foundation
Spinning Chair
Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
HUB International
JPMorgan Chase
Park Bench
Jack Blitch
Lynne Burkart
Cox Communications
Window Seat
Jessica and Michael Eastman
The Helis Foundation
Laitram
RICHARD CPAS
Kathleen and Ben Waring
Love Seat
Chaffe McCall Foundation
Crescent Wealth Advisors of Raymond James
Chaffe McCall Foundation Fund
Karen and Kevin Cobb
Rebecca Maisel and Hattie Collins
Christine and Tucker Couvillon
Jennifer and Mason Couvillon
Katie and Frank Darden
FowlerFilm.com
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
Domain Companies
Jones Walker LLP
Judy and Jeff Doussan
Lauren and Jeffrey Doussan
First Horizon Bank
FowlerFilm.com
Susan and Jimmy Gundlach
The Holt Family Foundation
Liberty Bank
Jennifer and Michael Marsiglia
Lynne and Rick McMillan
Gerri and Robert Mora
Schonberg Care
Lauren and Devin Wakeman
LUBA
Wallace Landry Family Foundation
Our CHAIRished Patrons
Margaret and Ken Beer
Katherine and Wogan Bernard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Boh
Joseph Bonavita
Meredith and Cole Claiborne
Betsy and Steve Clement
Meredith and Carter Clement
Sarah and Philip Cossich
Grier and David de Laureal
Julie and Rocco Detomo
Sweet and Ben Dupuy
Stacy and Trey Drury
Leslie Ehret
Liz and John Eiser
Samir El-Dahr, MD
Mrs. H. Mortimer Favrot
Laura and Welles Fitzpatrick
Rick Fowler
Tully and Paul Jordan
Katherine and Parker Koerner
Renee and Peter Laborde
Ed Lang
Colleen Canale Levy
Jack Little
Dreda and Conor Lutkewitte
Celeste and Michael McNulty
Mary Wyatt and Kerry Milano
Anne and King Milling
Shelby and John Mills
JP and Catherine Morrell
Natalie and Ryan Nagim
Ashby and Al Navarro
John R. Nickens, IV
Auva O’Dwyer
Palm Orleans
Michael Parenton
Elizabeth and Brent Peus
Felicia Rabito and Bill Ellison
Gia Rabito and Sid Bhansali
Alan and Valerie Posner
Albert J. “Joey” Richard, III
Charlotte and JP Sapir
Anna and Wes Schaefer
Sheldon and Michael Schmidt
Louise and Jack Smallpage
Susu and Andrew Stall
Allison and Pierre Stouse
Margaret Villere
Jenny and Robbert Vorhoff
Robin and Matt Williamson
Special Thanks
Auction Donors and Chair Artists
Coca – Cola
Dickie Brennan & Co
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
Louisiana Seafood
Perrier Party Rentals
Sazerac New Orleans
Symmetry Jewelry
Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza
True Value Rental
Our CHAIRished Committee
Gala Co-Chairs
Brett and James Lapeyre
Caitlin and Killian Lapeyre
Sarah and James Stokes
Committee Members
Cameron and Pierce Adams
Meaghan and Joe Bonavita
Lucy and Pat Browne
Jean and Nicholas Carey
Meredith and Cole Claiborne
Betsy and Steve Clement
Meredith and Carter Clement
Jennifer and Billy Coleman
Katie and Frank Darden
Lauren and Jeffrey Doussan
Monique and Jimmy Dunn
Sweet and Ben Dupuy
Laura and Welles Fitzpatrick
Leslie and Fletcher Fitzpatrick
Caroline and Michael Graham
Katherine and Parker Koerner
Rebecca and Ashton Laborde
Catherine Maak
Claire and Dr. Richard Marshall
Mary Scott and Ryan McKinnon
Celeste and Michael McNulty
Mary Wyatt and Kerry Milano
Shelby and John Mills
Adair and Marsh Moseley
Natalie and Ryan Nagim
Ashby and Al Navarro
Mary Frances Parker
Valerie and Alan Posner
Sarah and Scott Powell
Rachelle and Alfredo Sanchez
Charlotte and JP Sapir
Anna and Wes Schaefer
Kendall and Patrick Schindler
Kaitlynn and Tyler Thompson
Kate and Scott Tucker
Margaret Villere
Jenny and Robbert Vorhoff
Lauren and Devin Wakeman
Robin and Matt Williamson
Elizabeth and Andrew Wooten
CHAIRish the Children, 2021 was a resounding success. Join us this year for an evening amid our indoor and outdoor exhibits to support LCM’s year-round educational programs and exhibits!