Imani Gala - 9/12/09

Diane and Glen Meakem opened up their new Sewickley home to 420 guests for Imani Christian Academy’s Annual Imani Gala. Bob Sendall of All in Good Taste Productions put together a lavish menu that encompassed a demitasse of chilled celery root bisque, roasted tenderloin of beef with a pork roulade, and a dessert of praline bread pudding. In both live and silent auctions, bidders vied for Pittsburgh Steelers home game tickets, a monthly delivery of designspace flowers for a year, decorating advice from a design professional at Today’s Home, a necklace from Henne Jewelers, and even an adorable chocolate Labrador puppy. One of the most memorable parts of the evening was a touching video in which Imani alumni discussed what the school meant to them, and where they were now. Photography by Rachel Stadelmeier