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WYES Gala Embraced Western Charm

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Event Date: May 8, 2025 |

New Orleans’ public television station, WYES, recently held its yearly gala, and this time, guests swapped their usual fancy attire for a decidedly more rustic look at the “WYES Goes Country & Western” event. On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the WYES studios in Lakeview transformed into a lively Western-themed celebration. This enjoyable evening significantly bolstered the station’s educational initiatives and community programs.

Attendees enthusiastically adopted the theme, creating a vibrant atmosphere brimming with cowboy hats and boots. Lively chatter filled the air as everyone enjoyed delicious food. A local band, Parish County Line, kept the energy high, ensuring the dance floor was packed with people moving to the music.

The festivities began with a special patron party, offering early entry and an exclusive gathering for the station’s most dedicated supporters. Throughout the night, an online auction generated considerable excitement. Bidding wars erupted over a wide variety of items, from luxurious getaways to unique local experiences, ultimately raising crucial funds for WYES.

This annual gathering stands as WYES’s most significant fundraising event, and the “WYES Goes Country & Western” gala proved a resounding success. The generosity of both attendees and sponsors guarantees that WYES can continue to produce its acclaimed local programs, documentaries, and national cooking shows, while also maintaining its vital role as an educational resource for the New Orleans community. It was an evening where supporting a worthy cause felt as enjoyable as a lively country fair.

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