Touching the Heart Ladies Luncheon-September 22, 2008

Over 100 ladies met together at the Governor Hotel to raise funds for Columbia Symphony's education program, MEET the BEAT. In the backdrop of the beautiful Heritage Ballroom, the ladies enjoyed fine dining, dazzling jewelry and Jo Malone fragrances, and were treated to heart messages from Sarah Johnson, Betsy Hatton, and Teri Sorensen. An octet of string musicians from the Symphony performed and then 20 young musicians from the summer chamber music program joined them on stage for Mozart's Divertimenti. Over $12,500 was raised to support MEET the BEAT, the comprehensive education program that includes two animal-themed concerts, an Audience Outreach Ticket Program, and a summer chamber music program.