Wonder Ball Gala

Madison Children’s Museum (MCM) hosted its ninth annual Wonder Ball gala, presented by Peggy & Tom Pyle, at the Madison Concourse Hotel on Friday, Sept. 14. The gala raised over $145,000 to help the museum nurture early childhood learning through dynamic, interactive exhibits and programming. With a Venetian Masquerade theme, more than 235 attendees donned masks and enjoyed dinner, raffles, and games, a tarot card reader, a live auction, and a video about the museum’s free first-time parent membership, produced with the generous help of Big Dreamers United. Presenting sponsors Peggy & Tom Pyle and Title Sponsors CUNA Mutual Group, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and National Guardian Life Insurance were joined by more than 35 corporations and individuals to sponsor the event. The night was hosted by emcee John Stofflet of NBC 15, MCM President & CEO Debbie Gilpin, Wonder Ball chair Peggy Pyle, and auctioneer Geoffrey Sandler. Attendees finished out the night dancing to VO5. Photos by LP Photography. For information on getting your event featured in the IB Gallery, email jason@ibmadison.com.)