PHOTOS: Pictures from 53rd Global Gala

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Pictured: Laura Buscher and Eagles Player Connor Barwin, who was a guest of Wells Fargo.
Pictured: Senator Anthony Williams toasted International House Philadelphia for making Philadelphia a global city.
Pictured: Sambistas channeled the rhythm of carnival during Colors of Brazil-themed gala
Pictured: Honorary Consul of Brazil Paul Johnson thanks guests for supporting International House Philadelphia.
Pictured: Dende & Band gets the guests up off their feet after dinner.
Pictured: Dende & Band and sambistas brought the Colors of Brazil to life.
Pictured: Gala Committee Chair Eileen Miljin, from Wells Fargo, danced to beats from Dende.
Pictured: Justin Miller, Bill Parker, Sasha Dages and James Phimister from International House Philadelphia.
Pictured: Dende brought the Brazilian beats to the 53rd Global Gala.
Pictured: Dende brought the Brazilian beats to the 53rd Global Gala
Pictured: Dende pulls gala guest on stage to dance.
Pictured: Dende romanced guests with some pre-dinner music in the atrium of International House Philadelphia.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests at 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia included current residents.
Pictured: Guests filled the atrium of International House Philadelphia for the 53rd Global Gala cocktail party.
Pictured: Headliner Dende & Band brought the beats to this international party.
Pictured: Headliner Dende & Band had guests dancing to Brazil's rhythm heavy music with the grooves of afrobeat, reggae, merengue, and others sounds from around the world.
Pictured: Kory Aversa from Aversa PR and sambistas on the step and repeat.
Pictured: Rebecca Ranich and Sasha Dages, Marketing + Communications Manager of International House Philadelphia.
Pictured: Sambistas channeled the rhythm of carnival during Colors of Brazil-themed gala.
Pictured: Sambistas entertained guests during a special dessert reception and silent auction.
Pictured: The live auction included Amazon by Romero Britto.
Pictured: The sambistas parade through the dinner guests for a dinner seating they will never forget.
Pictured: The sights and sounds of Brazil included decorations from Papertini and food from Papertini Floral & Event Design and cuisine from Modern Palate.
Pictured: The silent auction raised tens of thousands from donation that included a jersey from the Philadelphia Union.
Pictured: There was no sitting down once the music started at the 53rd Global Gala by International House Philadelphia.
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PHOTOS: Pictures from 53rd Global GalaPictured: Laura Buscher and Eagles Player Connor Barwin, who was a guest of Wells Fargo.
Photo/Courtesy: International House Philadelphia

Guests danced to Brazilian beats and channeled the rhythm of carnival at International House Philadelphia.