8 PM Edward Scissorhands performance at the Fox Theatre
10 PM Ballet Ball at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Co-Chairs: Ann Wells & David Diener
Dance St. Louis invites you to join us for what promises to be an evening of spectacular and mesmerizing dance, great art and fabulous cuisine. Shear Delight will showcase the internationally acclaimed Edward Scissorhands performance that is sure to enchant and astound audiences.
Festivities are set for Saturday, March 3, 2007 with an 8 PM razor sharp performance at the Fox Theatre, followed by a post-party cocktail dinner at the Contemporary Art Museum amid an exhibition featuring the works of Andy Warhol and Jim Hodges, swing music by Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats, and a few surprises.
Proceeds from Shear Delight benefit the education outreach programs of Dance St. Louis, which reach over 1,500 underserved and at-risk youths annually.
Tickets are $300 for Benefactors and $600 for Patrons. All tickets include the Edward Scissorhands performance and post-party.
We hope you will join us for this imaginative evening! For questions or more information, call Ashlee Nisley at 314.289.4109 or anisley@dancestlouis.org
BALLET BALL AUCTION UPDATES - - START BIDDING NOW!
Here are just some of the fabulous auction items that have made the cut.
You may start bidding now via email to Leah Lombardo at llombardo@dancestlouis.org .
Questions, call Leah at 314.289.4115. Keep checking back for continuous updates.
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:
Cardinals Warm Up - Enjoy an entire Cardinals experience with KTRS Announcer John Rooney at a Cardinals home game! 4 guests join John for batting practice and a few innings in the broadcast booth. After the game it’s on to Mike Shannon’s for John’s live post-game show and dinner.
Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $600
Chill with the King - Fourteen of St. Louis' luckiest will enjoy a luxury box at Busch Stadium and dinner with Tony La Russa at King Louie's. Bidder will be able to select May or June dates (either 3pm or 7pm games).
Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $3,000
Razor Sharp Dancing - Ten people will enjoy a Dance St. Louis performance and then dine with the dancers at a lovely St. Louis home.
Value: Priceless Starting Bid: $1,500
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:
Chop Chop - Sharpen those knives and prepare for a cooking class for 10 with Chef Mike at Food Outreach.
Value: $500 Starting Bid: $100
A Cool Evening - A night out for 8 to see the April 6 th performance of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Fox Club seats at The Fox Theatre. Reserved VIP parking included.
Value: $600 Starting Bid: $200
A Fresh Cut - Trust your tresses to the finest shears in town at Dominic Michael. A year's worth of haircuts (12) will have people eyeing your lustrous locks.
Value: $780 Starting Bid: $300
Zoo - Treat someone special to a gift basket from the Zoo that includes a membership, plush toys, and zoo paraphernalia.
Value: $250 Starting Bid: $50