Savor the Story - Providence Public Library

THANKS TO ALL!

Friday, May 5, 2023

For helping make our 2023 Gala a tremendous success!

We are proud to announce our 2023 Enlightenment Award honoree -- Rob Taylor!

6:00 pm -- Reception, performances, and Enlightenment Award presentation

7:00 pm -- Three-course dinner featuring food and wines with a nod toward the future of food and drink

Valet parking available. Attire is festive formal!

Please use 150 Empire Street entrance.

We are currently at capacity and have moved to a waitlist.

If you are not already a committed sponsor or ticketholder,

We do expect that a number of tickets will become available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Our 2023 Host Committee

Paul Anghinetti
Stephen & Hazel Ashworth
Tom & Toto Bryson
Ned & Christine Capozzi
Erin Chace
JP Couture
Laina Crowthers
Randy D'Antuono & Buck Aspirinio
Sean Dagesse
Adriana Dawson
Elizabeth Debs
Jo DuBiel

Rob & Marilyn Edwards
Tripp Evans & Ed Cabral
Larry & Katharine Flynn
Kathleen & Barry Hittner
Stacy & Ryan Hurley
Billy Kepner & Joe Zappala
Sally Lapides & Art Solomon
Tad Lawrence & Vicky Seelen
Lauri & Terry Lee
Rodney Eric López &
Noni Thomas López
Cathy Lund & Peter Karczmar
Maureen McDonald

Eve Veliz-Moran & Pat Moran
Jane O'Farrell & Richard Sherman
Mary B. Olenn
Jaymin & Kinnari Patel
Mark Pompelia & Charles Flora
Isabella Porter & Ned Levine
Eric Rietveld & Nick Autiello
Jackie Savoie & Dennis McCool
Arun & Barbara Singh
Brett Smiley & James DeRentis
Jen & Frank Sousa
Sally McDonald Willis &
Raymond Willis III

2023 Enlightenment Award Recipient

Robert K. Taylor

The Enlightenment Award is presented to those who have demonstrated their commitment to and passion for the mission of Providence Public Library, the ideals exemplified by a life of learning, and the value and importance of sharing knowledge. As we look to PPL's future as a leading 21st-century library, growing and evolving to bring bold new ideas to fruition while listening to and co-creating with our community, we are thrilled to recognize and honor Robert K. Taylor -- a long-serving member and former chair of PPL's Board of Trustees whose vision and steady leadership have been unparalleled in guiding the Library into its future.