October 21, 2022 marked the relaunch of the AACC annual gala celebration, and we appropriately themed and named it, Rising Phoenix. The gala was a huge success after previous postponements due to COVID precautions. The event featured live string instrument performances on the violin and one-string zither. Additionally, the night brought exciting performances by vocalists and young local dance troupes. Other entertainment included a fun photo booth, an elegant fashion show and our awards ceremony. This was our largest event of the year and gave us a chance to reintroduce the AACC to the community, our corporate sponsors and all our members. What an amazing event, and we look forward to seeing everyone and doing it again at next year’s event!