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25th Annual Heart Ball Sat March 5

Friday, January 7th, 2011

 TRIANGLE HEART BALL

 Where:
Raleigh Convention Center
500 West Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Link to Map

 The 26th Annual Triangle Heart Ball is the premier social event in the Triangle, that supports the American Heart Association’s mission related activities. Join us Saturday, March 5, 2011 for a one of a kind black-tie affair in celebration of life. With over 500 guests representing the Triangle’s top business, medical, civic and social leaders, this evening is not to be missed.

We appreciate the generosity of our corporate and community partners who support the Triangle Heart Ball, enabling the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community.

We appreciate the generosity of our corporate and community partners who support the Triangle Heart Ball, enabling the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community. 

Please visit www.heart.org/TriangleNCHeartBall and enjoy browsing the great live auction selections listed. Thank you for helping the American Heart Association provide life-saving funds for research, education programs, and awarness.

This year’s 2010 Heart Ball Chairman is David Strong, President, Rex Healthcare

Toast to the Triangle March 6th 6-8:30p

Friday, January 7th, 2011
Put the champagne on ice… preparations for the 26th annual A Toast to the Triangle are in full swing…

Sunday, March 6, 2011

A Toast to the Triangle

Now in its 26th year, A Toast to the Triangle™ is Tammy Lynn Center’s premier fundraising event.  Restaurants, beverage purveyors, in-kind donors, auction and raffle donors, and financial sponsors all team up to provide over 1,300 guests with an exciting evening of food, drinks, and friendly competition.

Vote for your favorite restaurant in the People’s Choice Award.  Bid on any number of exciting packages in the Silent Auction.  Out-bid your friends in the Live Auction.  And purchase Raffle tickets for your chance to win!

Cocktail attire suggested.

6:00 – 8:30 pm   Tickets: $100 each                                                                    NC State University McKimmon Center

 A great night for a great cause -
helping children and adults with special needs.

Rockin’ for Charity May 22 Downtown Raleigh- Michael Franti 6-11 p

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Band Together NC annual charity concert, this year headlined by Michael Franti & Spearhead and benefitting StepUP Ministry. 6 PM – 11 PM outside Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, 27601.

Enjoy the funky and jazzy sounds of Michael Franti & Spearhead as the headlining act at this year’s Band Together 10th annual charity concert held at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh on May 22.

The band is coming off of a successful tour with John Mayer and is known for energetic live shows and as advocates for peace and social justice. Also performing is American Idol finalist Anoop Desai; London-based band One eskimO that toured with Tori Amos; Chapel Hill’s The Old Ceremony; and a late-night after-show party with Holy Ghost Tent Revival, an ensemble from Greensboro that melds brass, banjo, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to create joyous, toe-tapping music.

Band Together NC is a nonprofit organization that uses musical events to raise funds and awareness for select Triangle charities. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit StepUP Ministry, an interfaith nonprofit organization that teaches low-income and homeless people to become self-sufficient.

“This event is shaping up to be our biggest and best ever,” said Danny Rosin, president and co-founder of Band Together. “We have over 100 sponsors and are hoping to draw more than 3,500 attendees to the event to enjoy great music, a silent auction, raffle and, more importantly, do something powerful for the community.”

More than $300,000 has been raised so far this year, with Band Together generating $235,000 in pledges, StepUP matching with an additional $135,000 and various companies providing $79,000 in in-kind donations. Presenting sponsors for 2010 are Cargill, Hosted Solutions, S&A Cherokee and the A.J. Fletcher Foundation.

Tickets on sale at  http://www.bandtogethernc.org/home/  $22 in advance or $25 day of show. Must be 21 or older.    Cost    $22 Advance      $25 Day of Show

Annual Make A Wish Ball in Cary – May 1

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

The annual Make A Wish Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 1 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, NC. This is an annual celebration of wishes granted and those we look forward to granting in the following year.  From 7 pm until midnight, enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing to te music of Brick House for a great Cause.  Tickets for the Event are $125. and can be purchased online at https://encwish.ejoinme.org/?tabid=204119 For more details contact Lindsey Ranck or visit the website at http://eastncwish.wish.org/ for this great cause.Wis

Opening Doors for Autism September 25 7pm

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

The Opening Doors for Autism fundraiser will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at 2604 Prosser Court in Wakefield. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit openingdoorsforautism.com or contact Heather Hargrave at 919-865-5057.  T

he second annual Opening Doors for Autism fundraiser is hosted in a local home that’s currently for sale. Each room is decorated by local furniture companies or decorators donating their time and expertise.

Last year’s event raised more than $30,000 to support the Autism Society. This year, the group hopes at least to match that number.

 The event also will feature a silent auction and an exhibition of pictures from local photographer Charles Gupton’s “The Impact of Autism” collection, with live music, food and drinks available for attendees.

CHERUBS Masquerading Angels Ball Sat, Oct 30 7-midnight

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

CHERUBS- The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support.    Money raised will fund services to further help families of children born with this congential disease.  For details go to: http://www.cherubsangelball.org/

The event will be held on Oct 30th from 7-midnight at Hilton Durham at 3800 Hillsborough Rd.  Tickets are $50.00 and include  event entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, 2 raffle tickets, 1 bar ticket, 2 casino chips.  The Attire is FORMAL black and whitemasquerade ball  and  men are encouraged to wear tuxedos and women to wear white.  Dust off your wedding dresses ladies or you can opt for a black dress,  but it must be floor length.   Masks are required, some will be provided.   Not acceptible; typical Halloween costumes, short dresses, street clothes and scary masks.  Have your formal portrait taken, a reminder of a wonderful night by Jim Shaw Photography.

Triangle Heart Ball – March 5 in Raleigh, NC

Friday, January 1st, 2010
 
 

The 26th Annual Triangle Heart Ball is will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 Salisbury Street on Saturday, March 5, 2011. This black tie affair is a celebration of life and benefits the American Heart Association.  Funds raised during this event enable the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community.  Tickets are $200 each. Call 919-463-8353 or visit this site:  www.heart.org/TriangleNCHeartBall.

A Toast to the Triangle – March 7 in Raleigh, NC

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Join us on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 5:30-8:0 p.m.
at NC State University McKimmon Center for Tammy Lynn Center’s premier fundraising event.    A Toast to the Triangle™ is 25 years of showcasing many of the Triangle’s finest, restaurants, caterers, and purveyors of fine wines and specialty beers in an evening of culinary splendor and excitement.  Toast tickets are $100 each and raffle tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. Bailey’s Box Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets are available!  Cocktail attire suggested.

An Evening with Master Chefs- February 21

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

MasterChefs2010 

Sunday, February 21, 2010
The Carolina Club, Chapel Hill, NC
Cocktails at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm

Join us for a magnificent culinary experience prepared by renowned Chefs from the Triange.  They will showcase their talents preparing exquisite specialities paired with the perfect wines. Proceeds from the event which includes a Live and Silent Auction will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Tickets are $200. For Info call 919-845-2155 or go to website:  http://www.cff.org/chapters/carolinas/

Raleigh Oscar Night – March 7 in Raleigh

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The excitement and glamour of Hollywood is coming to Raleigh on Oscar Night.   Experience the thrills and surprises of the 82nd Academy Awards® on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 7pm at the Oscar Night America party at Theater in the Park.   The event is one of 50 parties officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts that will be held across the country on Oscar Night.

Tickets are now on sale at www.theatreinthepark.com, or by calling 919-831-6058. General Admission tickets are available for $50. For those interested in attending a VIP reception prior to the start of the evening’s festivities, VIP tickets are available for $100 or a VIP Table for 8 may be reserved for $600.

The audience will watch the Academy Awards telecast on large screens courtesy of ABC-11/WTVD, the Raleigh affiliate of the ABC Television Network, which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation.  This is the 17th year that the Academy and ABC have cooperated with local charities to support official Oscar Night viewing and  the 3rd year that Theatre In The Park’s  This  party has been sanctioned by the Academy. Official Oscar Night parties last year raised more than $3 million in 52 cities, which stays in the community.

The Academy will provide guests the same official program distributed to guests at the Oscarâ presentation at the Kodak Theatre  in Hollywood.  Feel like a star  as you arrive on the red carpet, are photographed, enjoy a buffet by The Angus Barn, and an open bar by Mutual Distributing Co.  Your  host, Ira David Wood III, Executive Director and Master of Ceremonies, Larry Stogner, will entertain you and encourage you to participate in the Silent Auction and Spotlight Benefit Auctions will be there as well.