{"id":2392,"date":"2019-11-14T10:06:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T18:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2019-11-14T10:06:59","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T18:06:59","slug":"vanessa-williams-dazzles-at-annual-chapman-celebrates-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/vanessa-williams-dazzles-at-annual-chapman-celebrates-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanessa Williams dazzles at annual Chapman Celebrates Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Grammy Award-nominated Vanessa Williams&#8217; robust, melodious vocals illuminated the annual Chapman Celebrates Gala on Nov. 2 as she serenaded her iconic number &#8220;Colors of the Wind&#8221; from the film <em>Pocahontas<\/em>, while graceful Chapman University dancers whirled around her like leaves in the breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was just one of many remarkable moments of the elegant affair, which raised $1.5 million for student scholarships in the opening and gala night. The gala kicked off with a cocktail hour before leading its attendees to the Musco Center for the Arts for a full bloom show of over 100 talented theater arts and dancer students performing numbers by female icons, such as Lady Gaga&#8217;s &#8220;Born This Way.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening paid tribute to women in the arts, with the theme Celebrating the Female Voice, and honored Williams with the University&#8217;s 2019 Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award prior to her two-song performance (her 1991 hit &#8220;Save the Best For Last&#8221; was the finale).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chapman President Daniele C. Struppa also presented philanthropists Ron and Sandi Simon with the Citizens of the Year Award, and announced the $9 million gift from the Simon Foundation which will support the new Simon Scholars PA program. The program will enable future students in the Chapman&#8217;s Physician Assistant Program the opportunity to complete their education tuition-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the high-energy, entertaining production, guests enjoyed a beautiful fine dining reception with dancing, open bar and live music. Check out photos from the dazzling, charitable evening:<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2395\" data-id=\"2395\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4-vanessa-Williams-and-Sandi-Simon-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vanessa Williams with Sandi Simon. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2394\" data-id=\"2394\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/3-Chapman-Celebrates-Honorees-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">From left, Chapman University President Daniele Struppa with Citizens of the Year recipients Ron and Sandi Simon, Lifetime Achievement in the Arts recipient Vanessa Williams and the Gala Night Co-Chairs Kay and Jim Burra. Courtesy of Chapman University<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2393\" data-id=\"2393\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1-Vanessa-Williams-Performs-629x420.jpg 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vanessa Williams perform &#8220;Colors of the Wind&#8221; from Disney&#8217;s &#8220;Pocahontas.&#8221; PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2401\" data-id=\"2401\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10-Gala-Tent-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Decor inside the gala tent where the reception was held. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2400\" data-id=\"2400\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-Decor-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Decor inside the gala tent where the reception was held. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5472\" height=\"3648\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2399\" data-id=\"2399\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/8-Scenery-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chapman University&#8217;s campus was transformed for the gala. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5467\" height=\"3645\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2398\" data-id=\"2398\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi.jpg 5467w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7-Big-Yellow-Taxi-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5467px) 100vw, 5467px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chapman University students perform &#8220;Big Yellow Taxi.&#8221; PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2397\" data-id=\"2397\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/6-Born-This-Way-629x420.jpg 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chapman University students perform &#8220;Born This Way. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2396\" data-id=\"2396\" src=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/backstagesocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/5-Sasha-Fox-and-Vanessa-Williams-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lifetime Achievement in the Arts recipient andChapman University parent Vanessa Williamswith her daughter, Sasha Fox. PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 40th year for the scholarship gala will be next year, and the Gala Night is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. For more info, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/chapman.edu\">chapman.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grammy Award-nominated Vanessa Williams&#8217; robust, melodious vocals illuminated the annual Chapman Celebrates Gala on Nov. 2 as she serenaded her iconic number &#8220;Colors of the Wind&#8221; from the film Pocahontas, while graceful Chapman University dancers whirled around her like leaves in the breeze. 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