Humanity Rising: Notre-Dame Reborn Virtual Gala
Glenn Close
Seven-time Academy Award-nominated actress Glenn Close is an acclaimed performer whose work has graced stage, screen, and television. Read more
Scott Simon
Scott Simon is one of America’s most admired writers and broadcasters. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Read more
Bill Kurtis
Emmy award-winning journalist Bill Kurtis will be the Master of Ceremonies. Bill Kurtis is an acclaimed television documentary producer and host, and former CBS news anchor. Read more
Olivier Latry
Olivier Latry is Notre-Dame Cathedral's organist. Established as the leading worldwide ambassador for his instrument, French organist. Olivier Latry has performed in the world’s most prestigious venues... Read more
William Harvey
& Argentina Duran
Violinist and concertmaster of the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico William Harvey, joined by pianist Argentina Duran.
Rodrick Dixon,
Alfreda Burke, Lisa Kristina
Opera and Broadway performers, Tenor Rodrick Dixon and Soprano Alfreda Burke accompanied by pianist Lisa Kristina
Stephen Murray
Columbia University Professor and expert in French Gothic architecture Stephen Murray, leading a virtual tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral as she stood before the fire. Read more
Guillaume Lacroix
Guillaume Lacroix became Consul General of France in Chicago on August 29th, 2017. Read more
Michel Picaud
Michel Picaud is President of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to accelerate the restoration of the iconic Paris cathedral, a position he has held since its incorporation in October 2016. Read more
Host Committee
Vanessa & Bertrand Badré
Suki & Miguel de Bragança
Ramon de Oliveira
Barbara & Amos Hostetter
Wesley R. Johnson Jr.
Carla Knorowski
Judy & Peter Kovler
Corinne Mentzelopoulos Château Margaux
Brigitte & Gérard Moufflet
William & Penelope Obenshain
Stephanie Pace Marshall
Eric Schmidt
- Starts on Wednesday, November 25th
- 5 PM – 6:30 PM CST / 6 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Join us for an unforgettable evening to support the rebuilding and restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The incredible program includes exclusive appearances by:
Friends in Canada can make tax-deductible donations through the Notre-Dame de Paris Canada fund:
Donate online here
To make a donation offline:
Make your check payable to Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris and mail to:
PO Box 823926
Philadelphia, PA 19182-3926
Please include Humanity Rising on the memo line