Special Events
Atlanta Ballet cordially invites you to

Co-chairs Merry Carlos and Su Longman
Honoring Twyla Tharp
&
Benefiting Atlanta Ballet and the Centre for Dance Education
Saturday, February 4, 2012
The St. Regis Atlanta, 88 West Paces Ferry Road
Cocktails: 6:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
Performance - Honoree Presentation
Silent Auction - Live Auction
Dancing to Ocean Street
Black-Tie Attire
To purchase your 2012 Ballet Ball tickets online, please click here.
Live Auction Preview
One of a Kind Necklace by Sam Lehr
Created especially for the 2012 Ballet Ball La Fête Nouvelle, “The Ballerina Necklace” is crafted in 18 karat gold and enhanced with black and white diamonds.
Value: $15,000
Dinner in Your Home Prepared by Four of Atlanta’s Finest Chefs
Enjoy a four-course dinner for eight in your home prepared by four of Atlanta’s most renowned chefs: Gerry Klaskala and Kathryn King of Aria, Ryan Smith of Empire State South, Jay Swift of 4th & Swift.
Value: $10,000
One Week Stay in Beautiful Costa Rica
Spend seven nights in gorgeous Las Catalinas on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Coast in the six bedroom home of Ginny and Charles Brewer.
Value: $10,300
Getaway to St. Barts
Spend a week in beautiful Columbia, St. Barts in a hillside villa overlooking Gustavia Harbor, owned by Dr. Peter Holliday.
Value: $17,000
Spend a Week in Sea Island Cottage with Cloister Access
Enjoy a week in a gorgeous renovated cottage that sleeps 16 in Sea Island with access to the Cloister.
Value: $30,000
High Performance Driving with Skip Barber Racing School
Join The Skip Barber Racing School for a full day of legendary high performance driving experiences.
Value: $2,100
Luxurious BISANG Mink Coat
This beautiful olive velvet mink three-quarter length coat has Russian sable tuxedo trim and cuffs. The coat from The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue is also reversible to silk.
Value: $18,800
2011 Atlanta Ballet Ball Sponsors
Presenting
Merry and Chris Carlos
Su and Al Longman
Nsoro Mastec LLC
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Platinum
JellyBean Rugs
Patti Wallace
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Gold
Ginny and Charles Brewer
Silver
Madeline and Howell Adams Jr.
AT&T
Elaine and John Carlos
BNY Mellon Wealth Management
Michelle and David Crosland
Lavona Currie
Joanne Chesler Gross and Alex Gross
Marlo Hampton
Beth and Tommy Holder
Jones Day
Neiman Marcus
Amy and Allen Nelson
The Portman Companies
Lynn Cochran Schroder and Bill Schroder
Pam and Steve Wakefield
Wilmington Trust
Bronze
Bentley Atlanta
Tesa Wallace
Media Sponsor
The Atlantan
For more information about the 2012 Atlanta Ballet Ball, contact Dorie Wirtz at 404.873.5811 x213 or dwirtz@atlantaballet.com.
Book a Room at the St. Regis
The St. Regis is offing a special room rate of $199 to all of the 2012 Atlanta Ballet Ball guests. Please call 404.563.7900 to book your room at the St. Regis today.
Come Dine With Us Before the Show!
Twyla Tharp's The Princess and the Goblin
Dinner available for the following dates:
Friday, February 10, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
6:00pm Cocktails in the Grand Tier Lobby
6:30pm Seated Dinner in the Grand Tier Lobby
8:00pm Performance of Twyla Tharp's The Princess and the Goblin
Prix fixe $85 per person
(Performance ticket not included)
Reservations required
Seating pre-assigned at tables of 8 to 10
Click here to make a reservation.
Please direct any questions or concerns to Megan DeWitt at 404.873.5811 x208 or mdewitt@atlantaballet.com.
Want a behind the scenes look at Atlanta Ballet and its dancers?
Many private events, including previews of upcoming productions, are held throughout the season for Atlanta Ballet Annual Fund donors. For more information about the Patron and Benefactor levels, call the Development Department at 404.873.5811.
Donate online now using the links above, or download a Donation Form to complete and mail with your donation.









