{"id":7580,"date":"2025-08-28T16:54:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/state-museum-foundation-to-host-one-enchanted-evening-gala\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:54:30","slug":"state-museum-foundation-to-host-one-enchanted-evening-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/state-museum-foundation-to-host-one-enchanted-evening-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"State Museum Foundation to Host \u201cOne Enchanted Evening\u201d Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"412\">The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala, <em data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"336\">One Enchanted Evening<\/em>, on Thursday, October 17, from 6&ndash;10 p.m. at the State Museum in Columbia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"741\">The black-tie, fairy tale-inspired event promises a night of elegance, fine dining, and community celebration&mdash;all in support of the museum&rsquo;s mission and future growth. Guests will enjoy cuisine by Southern Way Catering, specialty cocktails from Pour Advice, and live music from Preach Jacobs before dancing beneath the stars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1075\">In addition to entertainment, attendees will have exclusive, after-hours access to the museum&rsquo;s galleries, including the special exhibition <em data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"933\">Heroes &amp; Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume<\/em>. Organized by the Walt Disney Archives, the show features 70 iconic costumes from beloved characters like Cinderella, Maleficent, and more.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1252\">The evening will also include a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences donated by South Carolina businesses, plus a few surprises throughout the night.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1543\">&ldquo;This will be an unforgettable evening, celebrating the vital role the museum plays in our community,&rdquo; said Geoffrey Hardee, chairman of the State Museum Foundation Board. &ldquo;This event will help ensure the State Museum remains a dynamic and inspiring destination for generations to come.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1767\">Proceeds from the gala will support the Foundation&rsquo;s efforts to enhance museum exhibitions and educational programming, while advancing its <em data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1711\">Reimagine the Experience<\/em> capital campaign to transform the museum&rsquo;s galleries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala, One Enchanted Evening, on Thursday, October 17, from 6&ndash;10 p.m. at the State Museum in Columbia. 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