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Atlanta History Center President and CEO Sheffield Hale with Chair Barbara Joiner, Honorary Chairs Jackie and Tony Montag, and PNC Wealth Management Sr VP Cindy Widner Wall in the foyer of the Swan House.
for the organization’s events and educational programs. 34 School St., Watkinsville. 706/769-4565.
ocaf.com.
PRESERVATION GALA
WHITE COAT GRADY GALA
childspringintl.org.
fundraiser at the Georgia Aquarium will recognize some of Atlanta’s healthcare heroes. Co-chairs Mary and John Brock, and Barbarella and René Diaz. Sponsorship co-chairs Julie Francis and Kerry Kohnen.
gradyhealthfoundation.org.
March 22 7-11 PM. Popular kick-off for the 16th annual Junior League of Atlanta’s Tour of Kitchens (March 23-24), incorporating gourmet food, signature drinks and an exclusive silent auction into one night of fun. $60. Mason Murer Fine Art. 678/916-3100. jlatlanta.org.
HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION
a taste of glynN St. Simons Island, Ga.
circle for children charity ball
March16 6 PM. The Circle For Children presents “Havana Nights! A Caribbean Casino!” at the Marietta Conference Center, with music and dancing to the Latin beat of About Time for Jazz, a colorful casino and live and silent auctions. Kim Sherk, Ball Chair. $175. Proceeds benefit the youth at The Center for Children and Young Adults.
georgiatrust.org.
thecircleforchildren.org.
CANDLELIGHT BALL
TORCH GALA
fundraising event for CADEF: The Childhood Autism Foundation at the InterContinental Hotel will feature a seated dinner, live and silent auction and entertainment.
404/712-2384. cadef.org.
childspring gala
March 16 The 5th annual gala at the Atlanta History Center will feature a silent auction, dinner, cocktails, dancing and an awards ceremony. Childspring International is a children’s medical charity providing medical care
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and opportunities for a better life to children around the world.
March 15 7:30 PM. The 29th annual benefit for The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, “A Vanity Affair,” will be held at Ivy Hall, with live entertainment, a full bar, and tasty offerings from Atlanta’s finest caterers. Heath Massey, John Mitchener and Georgia Schley Ritchie, chairs. Camille Yow, honoree. 404/885-7812.
March 16 This black-tie
swan house ball
March 16 The Georgia Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation presents the 23rd annual Torch Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. The evening features dinner, live music, dancing, a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit patients and their families. Tickets $300. Contact Karen Rittenbaum at 404/982-0616 or krittenbaum@ccfa.org.
VENERALIA 2012
March 16 7 PM. Signature fundraiser for the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University. For an invitation, call 404/727-2115.
March 16 The 3rd annual black-tie
March 20-23 Atlanta’s greatest food and wine party and the largest fundraiser for the High Museum of Art. “A New Vintage” features worldrenowned winemakers and chefs from across the country. For more information, call 404/733-4585.
atlanta-wineauction.org.
FINE ART + FASHION
March 24 5-8 PM. Annual celebration of culinary, artistic and entertainment talent at the famed oceanfront King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort features an evening of fine food as local professional chefs compete for People’s Choice Awards. atasteofglynn.com. 912/264-1348.
March 21 6-9 PM. Spectacular event features a pre-show cocktail reception, the “Art of Fashion” presentation by Neiman Marcus, and a post-show celebration. The event supports visual arts programs including a fine artist marketplace, juried exhibition, related public programs, and marketing and public relations support of exhibitions of visual artists of African descent. 404/730-6369. nbaf.org.
TOAST of THE TOUR
CASA LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW
March 27 11 AM. Georgia CASA (Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates) will honor First Lady of Georgia Sandra Deal at this annual event held at the Piedmont Driving Club, featuring a seated luncheon, raffle and fashion show. Contact lderhammer@gacasa.org or call 404/874-2888. gacasa.org.
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