The Jewels Gala, held at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s, is fundamental to supporting the operation of the region’s only professional ballet company. It also helps fund Pointe to Succeed, a dance program for underserved children in the community. A performance from Balanchine’s Jewels helped kick off the evening. Lordo’s Diamonds served as the jewelry sponsor. [VIP Guests] Executive & artistic director Gen Horiuchi; board president Cathie Hernandez; event chairs Sarah Glasser, Sharon Leve, Laurie Lock, Annette Markarian, Dr. Mimi Vo and Pat Whiteside.