Raleigh's Women of Change Reception & Dinner

220 Fayetteville Street,Raleigh NC 27601

29 June, 2021

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Join us to celebrate Raleigh's Women of Change at a reception and dinner event. You're Invited to Celebrate Raleigh's "Women of Change" with the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum On Tuesday, June 29, we will honor the finalists at a 5 p.m. reception at the Museum followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Caffe Luna. This is a fundraiser for the museum, which has suffered financially due to the pandemic. Tickets are $100 each and tables are available for $600 for six seats. Raleigh's Women of Change 2021: Gina Stephens Maggie Kane Melissa Essary Paulette R DillardMegan George Angela Thorpe Nancy McFarlane Sabrina Goode Sophia Woo Angela Salamanca The Museum’s current exhibition on view is “Women of Change: The Legacy of the 19th Amendment,” and it chronicles the quests for equal suffrage in 1920 and what women did with the vote over the next century. These women include Gertrude Weil, Vivian Irving and Betty Knudsen. We asked the public to tell us who has impacted Raleigh in a positive way, whether it be a teacher, elected official, or colleague and the results are in! Giving brief remarks at the museum will be Campbell Law School Dean Emerita and Professor Melissa Essary, Raleigh Magazine founder and publisher Gina Stephen and A Place at the Table's Director Maggie Kane. A full list of nominees will be revealed at the event. 5:00pm Reception at the City of Raleigh Museum 6:30pm Dinner at Caffe Luna (we will walk over as a group) Included is a wine & beer selection at Caffe Luna of: Chianti, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, CBC Pale Ale, Miller Light & Heineken Buffet menu may include: Asparagi al Vapore – Chilled Steamed Asparagus Mozzarella Fresca Affumicata – Smoked Fresh Mozzarella Funghi Interi Marinati – Marinated Whole Mushrooms *Calamari Fritti – Fried Squid with Marinara Sauce Cascata di Gamberoni – Cascade of Jumbo Shrimp Polpa di Granchio – Crabmeat and Crackers Salmone Affumicato alla Legna – Woodsmoked Salmon Filetto di Spalla – Bite Sized Portions of Grilled Beef Shoulder Tenderloin Petti di Pollo Marinati alla Griglia – Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Salmone Freddo al Vapore – Whole Poached Salmon Penne Caprese – Penne Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Salsiccia – Bite Sized Portions of Spicy Italian Sausage Frutta Fresca – Fresh Fruit Minature di Dolci – Mini Desserts *final selections are based on seasonal and market availability* The Friends supports the mission of the museum through fundraising and other initiatives. It is a 501c(3) organization that previously served as the board for the museum when it operated as a non-profit entity.