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Mad Hatter’s Gala
Where: MacEwan University City Centre Campus
When: May 6
Who: MacEwan University
What: 32nd annual fundraising gala in support of students
Featuring: Crazy hats, hors d’oeuvres, live music by the Brendan McGrath Trio plus after party
Guests head to the banquet area during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Guests head to the banquet area during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Guests head to the banquet area during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Guests head to the banquet area during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Cathy Branton, left, and Susan Swann during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Emily Randall smiles as she works the hat-making station during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Jeff Baird, left, Natalie Ozipko, Rob Burnett and Noni Herchen pose for a picture during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Stephanie Archer, centre, and Melissa van Yken are entertained by magician Sheldon Casavant during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Stephanie Archer takes part in a magic trick during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Andrew Sharman, left, Christine Zwozdesky and Gene Zwozdesky pose together during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Gene Zwozdesky with his “Wizard of Zwoz” outfit during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Gord Wiebe sports a lion during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Hats are silhouetted during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Guests arrive during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Kim Warkentine and James Wagner at the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Corey Christenson gets into the vibe during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and his wife, Sarah Chan, pose together during the Mad Hatter’s Gala at MacEwan University in Edmonton on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
