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Annual Gala

Charleston Stage's 14th Annual Dinner and Gala
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Gaillard Auditorium

For More Information Call (843) 856-5316!

To Download a list of all Silent and Live Auction Lots, click here!

LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR:

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR:

Dr. Celeste and Mr. Charles Patrick

A dazzling display of culinary skills, elegant fashions and fierce bidding wars that result in one of the most successful and talked about fundraisers in the city today! Surrounded by Charleston’s most well known chefs representing the finest restaurants, guests will savour a creative three-course meal prepared by your personal chef and paired with wines by some of Charleston’s exquisite sommeliers.

Join 400 others in giving back to the arts that have contributed so much to the Charleston community for a fantastic silent auction with cocktails and hors d’ouevres. Fulfill your dreams during the live auction and enjoy a taste of what the 2009-10 Charleston Stage season will bring.

Individual tickets are $200 and tables of ten are $2,000. Each ticket includes a $125 tax deductible gift to support Charleston Stage’s mission of producing professional live theatre and providing arts education initiatives for thousands of Lowcountry Youth each season. The silent auction and cocktails begin at half past six o'clock.

Sneak Peek of Auction Items and menus


UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND AUCTION ITEMS
An exotic week long vacation in a beach front 4 bedroom, 3 bath house in Playa San Miguel, Costa Rica • Two tickets to the Carolina-Clemson football Game on Sat. Nov 28th • A Hilton Head Golf Package with two clubhouse passes to the 2010 Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament • Mountain Get-Away Packages in Saluda and Highlands, NC • A Boating Picnic on Capers Island • A Flight Over Charleston In A Vintage Piper Club • And Much, Much More!


FEATURING FABULOUS FOOD AND WINE FROM SOME OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN TOWN
Pan roasted monkfish with house cured prosciutto, chanterelle mushrooms and roasted pecans with lobster grits, Charleston madeira and bacon jus • Porchetta roasted suckling pig stuffed with garlic, rosemary, fennel and herbs • Gouger stuffed with boursin and frog legs • Palmetto bass, goat cheese rice croquette, ginger haricot vert with a sweet tea vodka sauce • Venison osso-bucco with anson mills “farotto” and dried plum salsa seca • And scores of other amazing gourmet dishes!

Participating Restaurants

39 Rue de Jean, Charleston Grill, Circa 1886, Fat Hen, Fish, Fulton Five, Halls Chophouse, Jasmine Porch at The Sanctuary, Mercato, McCrady's, Muse, Oak Steakhouse, Ocean Room at The Sanctuary, and Wild Olive.

To learn more about these fabulous restaurants and their delicious menus click here

Gala Contributors

Donate an Item or service for auction

Be a part of this fabulous evening by donating an item or service for our live and silent auctions. Rare wines, handmade jewelry, vacation getaways, local art, dinner parties and gift certificates are just some of the items auctioned! Click on the link below to download an item donation form. For more information, contact Helen DeBuse at 856-5316 or hdebuse@charlestonstage.com.

Sponsor The Event

Sponsorships are not only a great way to support Charleston Stage, but provide great exposure for your company and a fabulous night out for friends and employees. For more information, contact Helen DeBuse at 856-5316 or hdebuse@charlestonstage.com.

Buy Tickets now

Buy your tickets today! Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available. Individual tickets are $200 and tables of ten are $2,000. Each ticket includes a $125 tax deductible gift to support Charleston Stage. The silent auction and cocktails begin at half past six o'clock. Call 856-5316 to reserve your tickets.

Volunteer

Don’t miss out on the action! Contact Helen DeBuse at 856-5316 or hdebuse@charlestonstage.com if you are interested in volunteering at the event.

Gala committee

Michael Shewan, Chair
Katherine Glenn, Co-Chair

Nikki Barthelemy, Renee Bittner, Libby Campbell, Jackie Clark, Alma Clymer, Craig Easterbrook, Denise Garbarino, Brandon Guest, Angi Kosa, Christy Loftin, Renee Reinert, Kim Roettger, Marie Sauer, Karen Smith, and Sandra Vineyard