2008 Awards Event

The 2008 Georgia Arts & Entertainment Legacy Awards shined a spotlight on people whose achievements have strengthened the fabric and reputation of Georgia's cultural legacy.  This prestigious evening of tribute performances, special guests, and presentation of the GAELA Awards, was followed by a delicious champagne and dessert reception, where you personally congratulated the honorees!

On Sunday, October 19 we celebrated the legacies of

Sarah duBignon   •  Tom Key   •   Stephanie Hughley
More about Sarah       More about Tom       More about Stephanie
Plus, awarded the 1st annual GAELA Arts Philanthropy Award
Honoring Mrs. Lessie Smithgall
More about Lessie Smithgall

A fabulous time was had by all!
Check back soon for photos and video from the event!

It all took place...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 6:30pm
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
80 Forsyth Street NW  •  Atlanta, GA 30303
and was follwed by a Dessert and Champagne Reception

Mistress of Ceremonies was
Atlanta's Queen of Cabaret
Libby Whittemore



The prestigious GAELA award is an elegant, crystal creation of the letters a & e, by world-renown Fräbel Glass Art Studio & Galleries.
The annual Georgia Arts & Entertainment Legacy Awards
are a program of the nonprofit Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts,
supporting & promoting over 170 theatre, dance, and music organizations in Atlanta and across Georgia.

The 2008 GAELA Awards
Official Caterer ...............................
  
_{Spotlight Sponsors
  
Footlight Sponsors
        
Patron Sponsors}
  

General operating support for the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts comes from:
       
ACPA is a proud recipient of the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award!
_(space)