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FEBRUARY 2006
75th Annual Charity Ball
Date & Time: February 3, 2006
Location: Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club
Charity: All Children’s Hospital
Ticket Price: $200
Description: An elegant evening of dining, dancing, and entertainment featuring a jazz club and a comedy club.
Call: 727-767-8595
Einstein on Wine
Date & Time: February 4, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: MOSI
Charity: BEAM (Be Enthusiastic about MOSI)
Ticket Price: $60 per person, sponsorship
Description: A fundraiser with over 400 wines served by 80 vintners and food samplings from delicious restaurants. Silent and live music complete the evening.
Call: 813-987-6300
75th Annual Charity Ball
Date & Time: February 4, 2006
Location: Renaissance Vinoy Resort
Charity: All Children’s Hospital
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: Diamond Dreams - Diamond Miracles is the theme of the annual gala to raise funds for All Children’s Hospital. The 2006 co -chairs are Sue Moss and Cheryl Matala.
Call: Sue Hands at 727-823-4300
Annual Sunrise Awards Luncheon
Date & Time: February 10, 2006, 12:00 p.m.
Location: St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Charity: Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health, Inc.
Ticket Price: $50 per person
Description: A fundraiser to alleviate the stigma associated with mental illness, and to award a client undergoing treatment.
Call: 727-327-7656 ext. 238
13th Annual All-Star Celebrity & Sports Auction
Date & Time: February 11, 2006
Location: Tropicana Field
Charity: Children’s Dream Fund
Ticket Price: $75
Description: An evening with a silent and live auction, celebrity signings, dinner, program, live music and dancing all to raise funds for ill children.
Call: 727-896-6390
5th Annual Hospice Ball
“Return to Atlantis”
Date & Time: February 11, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Renaissance Vinoy Hotel
Charity: The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
Ticket Price: Sponsorship opportunities available.
Description: Co-Chairs Richard and Theresa Klingel and honorary chairs John & Mary K. Wilson host this black tie evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing .
Call: 727-586-4432
“Gift of Life” Gala
Date & Time: February 17, 2006
Location: The Coliseum, St. Petersburg
Charity: Florida Blood Services Foundation
Ticket Price: $150
Description: Music, fun and friends celebrating the “Gift of Life.”
Call: 727-568-5433
The Black and White Gala
Date & Time: February 18, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Museum of Fine Arts/ Renaissance Vinoy Resort
Charity: Stuart Society of The Museum of Fine Arts
Ticket Price: $200
Description: Champagne Reception, viewing of Aperture at Museum of Fine Arts, followed by dinner, dancing and a silent auction.
Call: 727-827-4958
For The Love of Art Gala
Date & Time: February 25, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
Charity: Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
Ticket Price: $75 per person, reservations are required
Description: The black tie optional gala with a Mardi Gras theme, is an elegant cocktail party offering heavy hors d’ oeuvres and desserts, silent auction and musical entertainment.
Call: 727-712-5762
48th Queen of Hearts Ball
Date & Time: February 25, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Hotel, St. Petersburg
Charity: Bayfront Health Foundation Inc.
Ticket Price: $100 per person
Description: Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, live entertainment and a silent auction.
Call: 727-894-8484
LAMPLighters Luncheon of Light & Fashion Show
Date & Time: February 27, 2006, 11:30 a.m.
Location: Grand Hyatt Regency, Westshore
Charity: Proceeds benefit the homeless children of Metropolitan Ministries and abused children at The Joshua House.
Ticket Price: $100 Patrons, $75 General
Description: Enjoy spectacular fashions by Saks Fifth Avenue hosted by the LAMPLighters.
Call: 813-831-2070, Bernadette Schurr
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MARCH 2006
2006 Stepping Out Gala
Date & Time: March 4, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Downtown Tampa
Charity: The Foundation of St. Joseph’s Hospitals
Ticket Price: $200 per person
Description: Black tie gala featuring dinner, live music and exciting entertainment, dancing, live and silent auctions.
Call: 813-972-0979
The Little Everglades Steeplechase
Date & Time: March 5, 2006, Gates open 9:00 a.m.
Location: Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City
Charity: Little Everglades Steeplechase
Ticket Price: Starting at $10 - $2,500 lawn boxes
Description: Bring the whole family to enjoy horse racing, elegant dining, picnicking, carriage parade, and much much more.
Call: 352-521-3661
Tampa Theatre’s Oscar® Night
Date & Time: March 5, 2006, VIP - 6:00 p.m., Gen. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Tampa Theatre
Charity: Tampa Theatre Foundation
Ticket Price: $100 Patron VIP, $35 General Admission.
Description: Revel in grand Hollywood with your friends as you enjoy an evening to celebrate the movies and view the Academy Awards® event. Nancy Kipnis is the Event Chair.
Call: Visit www.tampatheatre.org
4th Annual Nourish the Homebound Breakfast
Date & Time: March 7, 2006
Location: Renaissance Tampa Hotel, International Plaza
Charity: Meals on Wheels
Ticket Price: No charge, RSVP
Description: A one hour morning gathering intended to inspire attendees to give to the organization’s mission.
Call: 813-238-8410
Battle of the Minds
Date & Time: March 10, 2006
Location: Hilton, St. Petersburg
Charity: St. Petersburg Free Clinic
Ticket Price: $100
Description: This festive evening features a silent auction and gourmet dinner. The highlight of the evening is the “Mastermind Challenge” in which teams test their knowledge in an interactive trivia game show.
Chiseler’s Market & Preview Party
Date & Time: March 10, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: H.B. Plant Hall, The University of Tampa
Charity: Chiselers, Inc.
Ticket Price: Various levels, call for information.
Description: Tampa’s largest one-day flea market on Sat., March 11. Market is open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and admission is free.
Call: 813-835-1453 or 813-835-0235
Abilities Wine & Food Festival
Date & Time: March 11, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Tropicana Field
Charity: Abilities Foundation
Ticket Price: Starting at $75
Description: 400 fine wines, 40 gourmet restaurants, 400 auction items, and live entertainment make this Florida’s longest running and most prosperous one-night wine tasting.
Call: 727-538-7370 ext. 349
“Shangri-la”
Date & Time: March 11, 2006
Location: Tampa Yacht Club
Charity: Mental Health Care Foundation
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: An evening of music, food, silent auction and mystical surprises to benefit Mental Health Care Children’s Community Services.
Call: 813-272-2244 ext. 246
TMI Flats Fishing Tournament
Date & Time: March 18, 2006
Location: Bayside Marina
Charity: Tampa Marine Institute
Ticket Price: Sponsorship levels vary
Description: Charity catch & release fishing competition with raffle.
Call: 813-248-5091
12th Annual Sporting Clays Classic
Date & Time: March 25, 2005, 7:00 a.m. reg., 9:00 a.m. start
Location: Deer Creek Sporting Clays
Charity: The Children’s Home
Ticket Price: $150 per shooter, $1,000 for a corporate team
Description: Clay shooting event featuring General H. Norman Schwarzkopf as the Honorary Chair.
Call: 813-864-1532
21st Annual Best of Tampa Bay
Date & Time: March 25, 2006, 7:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
Location: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Charity: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: Enjoy live entertainment and sample food and drinks from some of the Tampa Bay area’s best restaurants and caterers in this premier food event.
Call: 813-222-1050
Art in Bloom Luncheon
Date & Time: March 29, 2006, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Sunset Vinoy Resort
Charity: Stuart Society of The Museum of Fine Arts
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: 10th anniversary Art in Bloom luncheon with a guest speaker
Call: 727-823-5140
Child Abuse Awareness Luncheon
Date & Time: March 31, 2006, 11:50 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Tampa Marriott Waterside
Charity: Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc.
Ticket Price: $50
Description: A luncheon event to educate the community on child abuse awareness.
Call: 813-263-3469
Mozart, Motown, & More
Date & Time: March 31, 2006
Location: Grand Hyatt Westshore
Charity: The Florida Orchestra
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: A high energy multifaceted event, showcasing the exquisite music of Mozart by The Florida Orchestra and swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Includes a four course dinner, cocktails, live & silent auctions, and dancing .
Call: 813-286-1170 ext. 318
Opera Tampa League Gala
Date & Time: March 31, 2006
Location: The Tampa Bay Performing Art Center
Charity: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Ticket Price: $150 per patron
Description: Celebrating the grand opera production, the black tie event includes a pre-performance buffet dinner, prime seating at the opening night performance, and a post-performance reception.
Call: 813-222-1050
2006 Tampa Bay Heart Ball
Date & Time: March/April 2006
Location: TBA
Charity: American Heart Association
Ticket Price: $300 per person
Description: This black tie gala features an evening of dancing, dining and exclusive auctions to benefit the American Heart Association.
Call: Erin Gilhart at 727-570-8809
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APRIL 2006
Cup of Compassion Breakfast
Date & Time: April 2006 (TBA)
Location: Raymond James Stadium
Charity: Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Ticket Price: Starting at $50
Description: Breakfast honoring a community leader and highlighting the Crisis Center.
Call: 813-964-1964
Fashion Funds the Cure
Date & Time: April 2006
Location: Saks Fifth Avenue
Charity: Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Ticket Price: $50
Description: A private shopping event and runway show that pays tribute to the inspiring beauty of the children in our community that are battling cancer.
Call: 813-269-0955
2006 Cultural Carousel Ball
Date & Time: April 1, 2006
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Charity: Patel Foundation
Ticket Price: $300 per person
Description: A wonderful evening celebrating cultural diversity and raising funds for ten Tampa Bay Charities. The event includes, food, drinks, dancing and a silent auction.
Call: 813-471-4380
6th Annual Mash Bash
Date & Time: April 1, 2006
Location: Wyndham Westshore
Charity: American Red Cross
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross signature event includes a silent auction, dinner, dancing and much more.
Call: 813-348-4820 ext. 869
Roll, Rock & Remember
Date & Time: April 1, 2006
Location: Coliseum
Charity: Help A Child
Ticket Price: $20
Description: Rock and Roll party to raise money for Child Abuse Prevention Program.
Call: 727-544-3900 ext. 179
8th Annual Great Chefs of Tampa Bay
Date & Time: April 8, 2006, 6 p.m.
Location: The Rutland Estate, 5030 Sunrise Drive South, St. Pete
Charity: Family Resources, Inc.
Ticket Price: $125 per person
Description: Guests will enjoy a fusion of fine art and fantastic food, with a roaring ‘20s theme.
Call: 727-521-5211
19th Annual Rainbow Ball
Date & Time: April 8, 2006, 6 p.m.
Location: Ramada Inn Red Rose Ballroom, Plant City
Charity: Child Abuse Council
Ticket Price: $350 per couple
Description: Enjoy a live band, silent and live auctions, cigar bar and 50/50 cash prize drawing.
Call: 813-673-4646, ext. 225
Listen Little Star Charity Auction
Date & Time: April 8, 2006
Location: The Centre Club
Charity: Bolesta Center, Inc.
Ticket Price: $75
Description: A night of dinner and dancing with silent and live auctions. All proceeds go directly to supporting services for children at Bolesta Center.
Call: 813-932-1184
Annual Recognition Luncheon
Date & Time: April 13, 2006
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel / Two Tampa City Center
Charity: The Children’s Home
Ticket Price: Starting at $35 per person
Description: The event recognizes the contributions of community leaders who support The Children’s Home. The 13 Ugly Men will be presented the Helen A. Davis Award.
Call: 813-864-1536
5th Annual Cigar Celebration
Date & Time: April 14, 2006, 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Location: Florida Aquarium
Charity: Achieve Tampa Bay
Ticket Price: $100
Description: Enjoy music, auctions, libations, savory dishes, and cigar bars in celebration of Tampa’s world famous cigar industry and 50+ years of quality service that Achieve Tampa Bay has provided to people with disabilities.
Call: 813-239-1179
14th Annual Hare Racing Experience
Date & Time: April 15, 2006, 8 a.m.
Location: Double Tree Guest Suites
Charity: Epilepsy Services Foundation
Ticket Price: $15
Description: A family-oriented event to raise money to send kids to Boggy Creek camp and provide medical & support services for persons with epilepsy.
Call: 813-870-3414
Margaritaville Under the Oaks
Date & Time: April 15, 2006
Location: Florin and Roebig law firm - Palm Harbor
Charity: All Children’s Hospital
Ticket Price: $40
Description: A fun filled tropical event featuring a live band and live and silent auctions.
Call: 727-767-8595
CASA Good Night’s Sleep Lunch
Date & Time: April 20, 2006, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Renaissance Vinoy Resort, St. . Petersburg
Charity: CASA
Ticket Price: Donations accepted day of event
Description: Enjoy a lunch in support of CASA’s efforts to rid the community of abuse.
Karamu XVIII
Date & Time: April 22, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lowry Park Zoo
Charity: Lowry Park Zoo
Ticket Price: $275 per person/ $500 “Bwana” VIP tickets
Description: An elegant dinner party with the majestic wildlife of Lowry Park Zoo. Cocktails, a seated dinner and live music, dancing and silent auctions will all be included in this evening.
Call: 813-935-8552
“Pocket Full of Miracles” Golf Classic
Date & Time: April 24, 2006, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Feather Sound Country Club, Clearwater
Charity: Diabetic Charitable Services
Ticket Price: $150
Description: 6th Annual Golf Classic with Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s Ronde Barber as the Honorary Chair.
Call: 1-888-813-7315, contact Anne
Red Cross Angels “On the Wings of Fashion”
Lunch and Fashion Show
Date & Time: April 27, 2006
Location: TBA
Charity: American Red Cross Angels
Ticket Price: Starting at $50
Description: Silent auction, lunch and fashion show
Call: 813-348-4820 ext. 881
Magnolia Ball
Date & Time: April 29, 2006
Location: A La Carte Event Pavilion
Charity: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: This black tie gala will include dinner, live and silent auctions, and a live concert. All proceeds benefit the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center.
Call: 813-745-1403 or
www.magnoliaball.com.
2006 Nature Coast Heart Ball
Date & Time: April/May 2006
Location: TBA
Charity: American Heart Association
Ticket Price: $150 per person
Description: This black tie gala features an evening of dancing, dining and exclusive auctions to benefit the American Heart Association
Call: Joelle Wells at 727-570-8809
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MAY 2006
6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Party
Date & Time: May 4, 2006, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Renaissance Center for the Arts
Charity: The Centre for Women
Ticket Price: $50
Description: An upscale affair featuring fine cuisine from Bay area restaurants and beverage vendors, a silent auction, and entertainment.
Call: 813-251-8437 ext. 230
2006 Go Red For Women Luncheon
Date & Time: May 2006
Location: TBA
Charity: American Heart Association
Ticket Price: $100 per person
Description: This luncheon features an afternoon of workshops, health screenings and lunch as the American Heart Association seeks to educate women about their risk for heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women.
Call: Staci McDonough at 727-570-8809
SilverSpoons & Sandcastles XV
Date & Time: May 5, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Tampa Port Authority, Cruise Terminal #3
Charity: Mayor’s Beautification Program
Ticket Price: Corporate sponsorships available. Individual tickets begin at $85.
Description: One of Tampa’s most popular fundraisers, featuring “tropical cocktail” dress, delectable food, live music and a silent auction.
Call: 813-221-8733
New Lives Breakfast
Date & Time: May 10, 2006
Location: Raymond James Stadium
Charity: Alpha House of Tampa, Inc.
Ticket Price: No Charge
Description: Invitation-only breakfast for 500 people
Call: 813-875-2024
Cattle Barons’ Ball
Date & Time: May 20, 2006
Location: Downtown Tampa
Charity: American Cancer Society
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: A “bigger than life” gala event featuring live entertainment, dancing, food, midway games and silent and live auctions in Texas style buckskins and boots.
Call: 813-254-3630, ext. 302
Storybook Ball 2006 “Sleeping Beauty”
Date & Time: May 20, 2006, 6:00 p.m.
Location: A La Carte Event Pavilion
Charity: Ronald McDonald House
Ticket Price: Starting at $600 per couple, sponsorships available
Description: Black tie gala with dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent auction.
Call: 813-258-6430
Tuxes and Tails
Date & Time: May or June, 2006, TBA
Location: TBA
Charity: Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Ticket Price: $125 per person
Description: A black tie optional event that includes a celebrity fashion show with their pets, a high end silent and live auction, live entertainment, and dinner.
Call: 813-876-4150
TGH Foundation Annual Gala
Date & Time: TBA - May 2006
Location: TBA
Charity: Tampa General Hospital Foundation
Ticket Price: TBA
Description: A Moments in Time fundraiser to benefit programs and services at TGH.
Call: 813-844-7273
15th Annual
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JUNE 2006
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JULY 2006
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AUGUST 2006
Gourmet Feastival & Silent Auction
Date & Time: August/September 2006
Location: Tampa Convention Center
Charity: The Centre for Women
Ticket Price: $50
Description: Upscale affair, featuring fine cuisine from Bay area restaurants and beverage vendors, a 200+ silent auction and entertainment.
Call: 813-251-8437
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SEPTEMBER 2006
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