Diamond Ball's 20th Anniversary Celebration Set for 4/13

The West Valley Arts Council celebrates the 20^th anniversary of The Diamond Ball at the Shanghai Soiree with a four-course feast, dancing, silent auction and a diamond jewelry giveaway on Saturday, April 13 at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd in Litchfield Park.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America is the leading sponsor of the event that begins at 6 p.m. Attire is black tie or themed dress. Tickets are $150 per person and sponsorships are available by calling the West Valley Arts Council at (623) 935-6384. Treasures Custom Jewelry is providing the jewelry giveaway.

Amy Gould; Cheryl Street, of Hampton Inn & Suites; and Jill Knaak, of Home Instead, are co-chairs.

In addition to Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Treasures Custom Jewelers, sponsors include APS; Arizona State University; BNSF Railway; CORE Construction, Inc.; Cox Communications; DMB/Marley Park, DMB/Verrado, EPCOR; Gammage & Burnham, Maricopa Community College District/Estrella Mountain Community College; Okland Construction; Orcutt/Winslow; SCF Arizona; SRP; West Valley Hospital; West Valley Resort, an enterprise of the Tohono O'Odham Nation, The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, Wilhelm Automotive, West Phoenix/Redhawk, and the Cleveland Indians.

The Diamond Ball, the largest fund-raising event in the West Valley, began in 1994 and is attended by many corporate, community, and philanthropic leaders committed to enhancing cultural life in the region. The gala not only helps support the West Valley Arts Council's many programs and initiatives, but a portion of the funds raised is awarded to local arts groups, arts projects, and nonprofits in the West Valley. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $2 million dollars for the arts.

For more information about the 2013 Diamond Ball including reservations, underwriting opportunities, and corporate table sponsorships, call the West Valley Arts Council at 623.935.6384 or visit westvalleyarts.org.