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 @maxwellbrandon
Event: 2016 Chamber Ball
When: Jan. 29
Where: Shaw Conference Centre (9797 Jasper Ave.)
Who: Hosted by the Edmonton Chamber Of Commerce
What: A black tie and ballgown gala where the city’s business leaders celebrate the new business year.
Featuring: A ritzy evening featuring special guests Joey Moss and Tanya Ponich. Performances by Colin James in collaboration with Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Event: Friend Raiser Gala
When: Jan. 30
Where: Enjoy Centre (101 Riel Dr., St. Albert)
What: An annual event hosted by the Sturgeon Hospital Foundation.
Featuring: A cocktail reception, decadent three-course meal, live and super silent auctions, and live entertainment from The Ivory Club Dueling Pianos Show.
Fun Fact: Funds raised this year will support the expansion of the Medicine Program and the Level II Neonatal Intensive Care program.
Max Hurd attended the 2016 Chamber Ball and the Friend Raiser Gala.
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From left, Holly Lebelt and Michelle Bateman at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala at the Enjoy Centre. Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Tyler and Brooke Riopel at the Edmonton Chamber Ball at the Shaw Conference Centre. Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Pauline Lipkewich and Michael Powell at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Amy Claffey and Brad Rollins at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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From left, Derrick Uniat and Daniel Smit at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Dale Beesley and Sherri Wilson at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Micki Ruth and Tom Ruth at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Joumana Ghandour and Ian Bell at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Roxanne Sullivan and Dave Reid at the Edmonton Chamber Ball.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Linda and Harold Mueller at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala at the Enjoy Centre. Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Karli McMillan and Cory Zeggil at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala at the Enjoy Centre. Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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From left, Chelsey Swankhuizen and Cate Whitson at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala at the Enjoy Centre. Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Michelle and Allan McDonald at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala. Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Dallas and Laura Miles at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Megan Barber and Clayton Spencer at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
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Justin and Cynthia Rousseau at the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation Friend Raiser Gala.Max Hurd / Edmonton Journal
