Ordway Circle of Stars Presents the Glass Slipper Ball 12/11

The fairy tale begins on Sunday, December 11 as Ordway Circle of Stars (OCOS) presents the Glass Slipper Ball. This annual gala offers a magical evening of exquisite food, live auction bidding, a private dress rehearsal of the Ordway's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," which is onstage at the Ordway from December 13, 2011 - January 1, 2012, and a post-show dessert and dance party with the cast.

Guests to the Glass Slipper Ball are invited to slip on their royal attire for an enchanted experience, one that helps support the Ordway's education programming, making it possible for students to enjoy the Ordway's world-class performances and community engagement events.
Always one of the prized moments of the gala, this year's auction reaches new heights with the biggest item to date in its history: a children's playhouse designed with inspiration by Cinderella's castle.

This one-of-a-kind children's playhouse replicated from the famous Cinderella's castle will be available at this year's OCOS gala as an exclusive auction item. This distinctive castle stands 16-feet tall and 11-feet wide and boasts four towers complete with turrets, a play fireplace, 24 windows and a royal balcony.

For the first time, the gala will feature online auction bidding from 12 p.m. on December 1 through 12 p.m. on December 9. Items will be available for online preview and select items, including the castle, will be available for online bidding. For more information, visit the live auction page at www.biddingforgood.com/ordwaygala. All items will be available for bidding during the gala itself.

The Playhouse has been graciously donated by HGA Architects and Engineers, McGough, Nelson Tietz & Hoye, Schuler Shook, Akustiks, HUNT Electric, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Nakasone, Custom Drywall and Metro Manufacturing.

Ordway Circle of Stars
Ordway Circle of Stars (OCOS), the volunteer arm of Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, proudly brings the arts to our community with its support funding Ordway's education programming. Since its inception in 1995, OCOS has donated more than $4 million to the Ordway's programs and activities, including the Performing Arts Classroom Series that features high-quality performers from the Target® World Music and Dance Series to school children, and other educational programs which reflect the cultural diversity of our community. With the help of OCOS, the Ordway is able to offer school children low-cost tickets and bus subsidies to experience the live performing arts, keeping the Ordway the most popular cultural destination for Minneapolis and Saint Paul public schools. Visit ordway.org/ocos.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
The Ordway is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading nonprofit performing arts centers and Saint Paul's most elegant and inviting performance space. The Ordway's Music Theater and McKnight stages attract diverse audiences with an array of productions showcasing the finest in American musical theater, world music, dance and vocal performance. Education and community engagement are integral to the Ordway's mission, with major initiatives including the annual Flint Hills International Children's Festival and Ordway education programs that serve more than 50,000 students annually. The Ordway also serves as authorizer for the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, a professionally guided academic and artistic environment that trains aspiring pre-professional performing artists. Together with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and The Schubert Club, the Ordway is a member of the Arts Partnership and serves as the principal venue for their performances. Visit ordway.org.

Performance and Ticket Information
Ordway Circle of Stars presents the Glass Slipper Ball
Sunday, December 11, 2011

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Tickets starting at $250
For tickets, call 651.282.3006
Ordway Circle of Stars presents the Glass Slipper Ball

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella"
December 13, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Ticket Office: 651.224.4222
Groups: 651.282.3111
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

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