Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Gala

Saturday, March 2, 2013

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra held their third annual Symphony Gala at the High Museum of Art on Saturday. After an hour cocktail party, which included such local celebrities as Atlanta Falcons’ Justin Blalock, the group of 400 VIPs moved into Atlanta Symphony Hall to join nearly 1,000 attendees for the second part of the gala, a performance by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers along with the ASO. After the concert, the VIPs were then invited to enjoy a seated dinner and dancing.

Milton Shlapak and his wife Beverly talk during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Milton Shlapak and his wife Beverly talk during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

 Kathy Waller looks over the items for auction during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Kathy Waller looks over the items for auction during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Penny Morriss (right) and Bill Campbell have their photo taken by Jacey Verhoef before entering the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Penny Morriss (right) and Bill Campbell have their photo taken by Jacey Verhoef before entering the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Tad Hutcheson (left) talks with his wife Hanin and Julie Barringer during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Tad Hutcheson (left) talks with his wife Janin and Julie Barringer during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Atlanta Falcons' Justin Blalock (center) talks with Scott Freeman during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Atlanta Falcons’ Justin Blalock (center) talks with Scott Freeman during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Close to 400 people attended the invitation only cocktail party during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Close to 400 people attended the invitation only cocktail party during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Wendell Davidson (left) and Bradford Clark socialize during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Wendell Davidson (left) and Bradford Clark socialize during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Susan Ambo (center) talks with her husband Stephen (left) and Trevor Ralph during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Susan Ambo (center) talks with her husband Stephen (left) and Trevor Ralph during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

 Frank Buonanotte (left) talks with Jenn Weyand during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Frank Buonanotte (left) talks with Jenn Weyand during the third annual Symphony Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Puja Singh (left) walks hand in hand with her husband Sid as they head over to Atlanta Symphony Hall for the Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers concert as part of the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Puja Singh (left) walks hand in hand with her husband Sid as they head over to Atlanta Symphony Hall for the Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers concert as part of the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Scott Dunn conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as they open for Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers at Atlanta Symphony Hall during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Scott Dunn conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as they open for Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers at Atlanta Symphony Hall during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Steve Martin plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Steve Martin plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Steve Martin (center) plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Steve Martin (center) plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Steve Martin (left) plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Steve Martin (left) plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Steve Martin (center) plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Steve Martin (center) plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Steve Martin plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Steve Martin plays on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall with the Steep Canyon Rangers during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

 

Steep Canyon Rangers' fiddle player Nicky Sanders (left) plays with the band on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

Steep Canyon Rangers’ fiddle player Nicky Sanders (left) plays with the band on stage at Atlanta Symphony Hall in Atlanta during the third annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013.