The Most Original Fund-Raisers Ever?

What: Spirit of Taos Soirée

Where: The Lot Event Space

Who: Chairs Sloane Looney Dix and Stephanie Taylor; honorary chairs Emily and Jack Dunn and Cindy and Gary Weed; Wilkinson Center executive director Anne Reeder; Kate and Will Walters, Laura Reeder, Kathy Koons, Katie and Sam Peck, David Dix, Matt Muckleroy, Jane Murray, Kiley White, Lacy Montgomery, Debbie Crabb, Lisa Mizell, Kimmy Wright, Nick Gerlach, Jackie Kim, and Courtney and Todd Wise

PC Moment: A zesty mix of fringe, turquoise and flannel could be found at the Santa Fe-themed fête raising money for the Wilkinson Center. Offering a pathway out of poverty for more than 14,000 people annually, the nonprofit has certainly found a way to draw a crowd. With spirited events and themed parties, the heartfelt organization has a crafty way of mixing the fun in fund-raising.