Max Hurd hits some of our city’s best bashes to snap photos for our weekly Social Seen column. He is an Edmonton photographer and designer. Email your event suggestions at arts&life@edmontonjournal.com or tweet Max at Twitter.com/maxwellbrandon
Event: We Believe: A Benefit for SACE
When: Feb. 10
Where: Chateau Lacombe Hotel (10111 Bellamy Hill Rd.)
Who: Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
What: Third annual Valentine’s themed gala in support of sexual-assault awareness education and support services for survivors
Featuring: A cocktail reception with live music, live and silent auctions, and keynote speaker Sheldon Kennedy
Event: Edmonton Opera Valentine’s Gala
When: Feb. 11
Where: Shaw Conference Centre (9797 Jasper Ave.)
Who: Edmonton Opera
What: Annual black tie Valentine’s-themed gala
Featuring: Performances by the Edmonton Opera chorus, Citie Ballet and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band
Gallery: Social Seen at a benefit and the opera
Max Hurd was out at a benefit for the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton and the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala.
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![Bob Bessette and Michelle Bessette at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre. The pair co-chaired the event.]()
Bob Bessette and Michelle Bessette at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre. The pair co-chaired the event.
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![From left, Molly James and Karly Goss at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
From left, Molly James and Karly Goss at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![Danisha Bhaloo and Karim Valji at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
Danisha Bhaloo and Karim Valji at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![From left, Rebecca Henuset and Sharon Klein at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
From left, Rebecca Henuset and Sharon Klein at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![Craig Watson and Jodi Watson at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.]()
Craig Watson and Jodi Watson at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.
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![Chandra Ashton and Morgan Webb at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
Chandra Ashton and Morgan Webb at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![Laxmi Narayan and Sam Narayan at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.]()
Laxmi Narayan and Sam Narayan at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.
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![From left, Nikki Bernier and Sara Cameron at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
From left, Nikki Bernier and Sara Cameron at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![Nazar Poritskiy and Mar'yana Mykhaylyak at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.]()
Nazar Poritskiy and Mar'yana Mykhaylyak at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.
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![Dana Marleau and Craig Brusnyk at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.]()
Dana Marleau and Craig Brusnyk at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.
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![Brad Tarrant and Julia Markwart at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.]()
Brad Tarrant and Julia Markwart at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.
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![Savanna Smith and Regan Pedersen at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
Savanna Smith and Regan Pedersen at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![From left, Maggie Nielson and Melissa Wallace at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.]()
From left, Maggie Nielson and Melissa Wallace at the We Believe Gala at the Chateau Lacombe Hotel.
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![Karon Huising and Joe Huising at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.]()
Karon Huising and Joe Huising at the Edmonton Opera Valentine's Gala at the Shaw Conference Centre.
