Gala photos

GE Monogram Dinner by Design is a series of fundraising dinners and cocktail parties hosted by well-known interior designers and members of the design community benefitting local charities. Established in Ontario, the popular dining fundraisers will kick off in Vancouver on Monday, September 16.

Monogram Dinner by Design in partnership with Interior Design Show West will benefit local charity Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. Ten designers will each be challenged to create an extraordinary dining environment within 24 hours for ten guests to enjoy a four-course meal from Culinary Capers.
 
Here are a few highlights sure to become memorable moments of these key fundraising events:
Evoke Design’s David Nicolay will produce a White on White theme
Kelly Deck will relay a “Story of Handmade”
Robert Blaney will take guests “Back to Nature” with a live tree installation
Craig Stanghetta will bring “Earth to Table” using earth minerals from cast iron, copper, and crystal

Dr. Peter Foundation logo

Fundraising will include a Tiffany & Co. brooch estimated at $23,296 to be raffled off at the gala in support of Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.

“Through Monogram Dinner by Design, we have established a successful fundraising initiative supported by the design community in Ontario,” according to Philippe Meyersohn, GM, Marketing and Training, MC Commercial Inc. “We’re thrilled to have some of Vancouver’s top talent showcase their unique designs while supporting the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.”
 
Tyson Villeneuve, The Social Concierge’s co-producer adds, Monogram Dinner by Design aims to redefine the traditional fundraising cocktail dinner party, elevating the sensorial experience at the same time as hosting well-known interior designers, and members of the design community. This will be a unique and utterly exclusive social experience, all in the name of a good cause!”  

Aperitivo Milano: gin, aperol, grapefruit syrup, prosecco, grapefruit twist
 
Check out what’s in store over the course of the two days:
Monogram Dinner by Design Cocktail Art! & Media Preview
Date: Monday, September 16, 8 pm to 1 am
Venue: The Imperial, 319 Main St, Vancouver, BC (Venue is 19+)
Tickets: $100
Designers and guests will mingle amid a dazzling display of amazing tablescapes

Monogram Dinner by Design Public Viewing
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 11 am to 3 pm
Venue: The Imperial, 319 Main St, Vancouver, BC (Venue is 19+)
Tickets: $20
Design installations open to the public for a preview and catered lunch

Inaugural GE Monogram Dinner by Design Gala Dinner
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 pm to 1 am
Venue: The Imperial, 319 Main St, Vancouver, BC (Venue is 19+)
Tickets: $250
Fundraising gala dinner in support of The Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

All event tickets available online. Visit the Dinner by Design website for tickets and more information.

About Monogram Dinner by Design
Monogram Dinner by Design brings together internationally celebrated designers and local talent to create three-dimensional dining installations that awe, inspire and delight. These extraordinary dining environments—from the lavish and romantic to the outrageous and whimsical—set the stage for two days of fun and fascination. Established in Ontario, the dining fundraiser series now spreads across Canada.
 
About IDSwest
For almost a decade, Interior Design Show West (IDSwest) has showcased the best in interior design from Vancouver, North America, and the world. Since doors first opened, thousands of design-savvy consumers, trade professionals and media have used IDSwest as an annual design hub and meeting place. IDSwest is a sophisticated celebration of contemporary interior design, blending hundreds of world class exhibits, collaborative features and presentations by your favourite design icons.
 
About Dr Peter AIDS Foundation
The Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation provides interdisciplinary treatment and support at the Dr. Peter Centre for people whose lives are impacted by HIV/AIDS and the additional challenges of addiction, mental illness, poverty, malnutrition and homeless­ness. The Dr. Peter Centre takes an innovative approach to clients’ complex care needs, offering specialized nursing care, art and music therapy, counselling, recreation and nutritious meals.

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