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A Night at the Coppa

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Charlestonians hit the town in support of YEScarolina during a Havana-themed black-tie gala at the Memminger Auditorium on Thursday, October 20.

Photographs by
Reese Moore
Nick Gavalas, Jim Smith, and Patterson Smith
Rick Hawkins and Paul Steadman
Cuban-inspired hors d'oeuvres from Halls Chophouse
John Lindsey and Michelle Davis
Brad and Stephanie Brown
Michael Byrd and his project
Emily Buckley and Beau Simpson
Ken Glasson, Tommy Baker, Kate Fette, and Ron Wheet
Marty Gite and Debbie Nuttall
Patterson Smith and Barbara Kelley-Duncan
Marcus Williams and Jean Smith
The black-tie gala boasted a Havana-theme, complete with salsa dancers.
Salsa dancers entertained guests.
Salsa dancers entertained guests.
The seated dinner took place before a live concert.
Erin Fornadel and Lauren Jonas
Zoe Damacela and Michelle Pyle
A Night at the Coppa took place at the Memminger Auditorium.
Leah Suarez performed with Tumbao during the seated dinner.
Leah Suarez performed with Tumbao during the seated dinner.
Jimmy Bailey and Zoe Damacela
Jimmy Bailey presents the young entrepreneurs.
Jimmy Bailey presents the young entrepreneurs.
Jimmy Bailey presents the young entrepreneurs.
Guests enjoyed sweet treats while listening to music from Tumbao.
Carter Pearson and Andreana Valicenti
Margie Pizarro, Paul Stoney, and Elonda Fair O'Neill
Salsa dancers pulled guests onto the floor as the night wore on.
Salsa dancers pulled guests onto the floor as the night wore on.
Salsa dancers pulled guests onto the floor as the night wore on.
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