Providence Children's Museum
Nets $81,000 at Annual "Unplugged" Gala

On Thursday, April 26, Providence Children’s Museum welcomed over 200 guests to the Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park for its annual gala fundraiser, “Unplugged – The Way to Play.” The festive event netted $81,000 to benefit the Museum and help provide valuable play and learning opportunities for children and families in need. The evening celebrated the spirit of creativity and innovation, and the Museum’s commitment to children’s imaginative free play.

Generous Museum supporters bid nearly $18,000 on 60 live and silent auction items, including a striking vessel specially created by renowned glass artist Toots Zynski and Patriots luxury box seats; they also purchased 20 charitable Children’s Museum memberships for low-income families.  Throughout the evening, guests mingled in the vibrant gardens and enjoyed delicious fare by Russell Morin Fine Catering. 

Learn about the Unplugged honorees – seven local innovators who exemplify a spirit of creativity.

See event photos; enter password 0426.

The Museum gratefully acknowledges the Unplugged sponsors:

Media Sponsor: WPRI 12/Fox Providence
Event Photographer: Nicole Gesmondi Photographer, LLC