Center for Puppetry Arts Hosts String Fling Gala 9/10
By: Gabrielle Sierra Aug. 17, 2011
Each year, friends and patrons of the Center for Puppetry Arts come together to share in the joy of giving to this unique arts organization at the String Fling Gala. On September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott Buckhead, patrons are invited to enjoy a fun-filled evening of dinner, drinks and puppetry. Guests will have the opportunity to place their bid on incredible auction items including:
Barbados Luxury Penthouse Apartment for Seven NightsCottage on St. Simons Island for Three Nights
Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerTM Holiday Party at the Center
Ghastly Dreadfuls Halloween Party for up to 20 Adults
Child's Puppet Theater Created by Center for Puppetry Arts Staff
In-home Wine Tasting with John O'Brien, Wine Manager of Tower Wine and Spirits
Canoe Dinner for Eight with Wine
Acrylic Painting by Jim Sutherland
Print by Tom Ventulett
Round of Golf for Four at Ansley Golf Club
Autographed Copy of The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Atlanta for One with Balloon AtlantaIndividual tickets are $200; tables are available for $2,500 and include 10 seats and special recognition. For information on tickets, auction donations or sponsorship opportunities, please contact 404.881.5118 or email Jennifer Chandler at jenniferchandler@puppet.org. Funds generated by the String Fling Gala help make the Center's arts-infused educational programming accessible to children of all backgrounds and circumstances. Charitable support fuels the Center's ability to provide free and reduced-price admissions to local children while fostering innovative programs that inspire creativity.
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