Former Columnist
Joanne Davidson
Joanne Davidson was The Denver Post's society editor for 29 years before retiring in July 2015. She quickly discovered she wasn't ready for the rocking chair, so she dusted off her evening gowns and returned to the paper as a freelance reporter, writing feature stories and covering charitable fundraising events in the metro area. When she's not attending a gala, you can find her out walking her dogs or sampling the food in one of Denver's great restaurants.
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Seen: Participants announced for Denver Debutante Ball
Twenty-seven young ladies -- including Katherine Burney, Sophia Crawford and Caroline Padgett, the granddaughters of University of Colorado president Bruce Benson, preservationist Dana Crawford and 2006 Citizen of the West...

Seen: 250 decorate hearts at Milagros del Corazon auction
The 18th edition of Milagros del Corazon, or Miracles of the Heart, was held at the new ReCreative Gallery, a space at 765 Santa Fe Drive, which once was home...

Seen: Citizen of the Arts Jubilee 2017 honors J Madden and Linda Poletti
They accepted the coveted award at a dinner hosted by the Fine Arts Foundation and held at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Seen: Kaleidoscope fundraiser for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation
The 2017 Kaleidoscope fundraiser saw Mayor Hancock and former Denver Post editor-in-chief among others stop by to support the Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation.

Seen: Beacon of Hope Gala at Wings Over the Rockies
Marisol Services, a Catholic Charities initiative offering free or low-cost health, housing and human services to women in need, was the beneficiary from the 2017 Beacon of Hope Gala.

Seen: Komen Colorado’s Pink Tie Affair
Those attending this dinner-dance held at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center included Komen Colorado board chair Lauren Schwartz and the chapter's interim chief executive officer, Cindy Bolin, who is a...

Seen: Bringing in the Year of the Rooster at the Nathan Yip Foundation fundraiser
What better way to remind everyone that 2017 is the lunar Year of the Rooster than to position stilt-walkers in colorful feathered costumes at the entry to the McNichols Civic...

Even at her own retirement party, Kate Paul is a leader in philanthropy
Kate Paul tried retirement for the first time in 1999 when she bid farewell to Kaiser Permanente, where she had been president of Group Operations West.

Seen: Asian Avenue Magazine’s Lunar Year party
It's the Year of the Rooster, so of course Asian Avenue Magazine's Lunar Year party was something to crow about. In addition to the traditional Lion Dance and 10-course dinner that...

Seen: Antonio Mercado creates a sensation at North High School
"In the Heights" opens Feb. 23 at North High School, with performances continuing until Feb. 25. Tickets will be available at the door.