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Gwinnett Ballet Theatre's Mardi Gras Party

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS WITH ASPECIAL NEW ORLEANS-STYLE FUNDRAISER

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre will be celebrating Mardi Gras and raising funds for their new production of “Cinderella” when they open the doors to their spacious studios in Lawrenceville on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m.

With New Orleans style food from the fabulous Boudreaux’s Café Arcadiana and a variety of incredible auction items, this party offers a lot of “lagniape!”  There are no tickets to purchase; admission is free.

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Once inside the GBT studios located at 1800 Macleod Drive, just across from Gwinnett Tech, early arriving party-goers receive their own Mari Gras mask and will be inspired to bid on wonderful auction items. Some of these items include:

  • A Belgard Weston Firepit for your back yard courtesy of Georgia Masonry Supply
  • A beautiful photograph by artist Bobby Sikes.

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  • A weekend at a gorgeous Florida panhandle beach house.

  • Stay at the luxurious Hilton Northeast Atlanta Hotel complete with VIP tickets to “Cinderella!”

  • A Family 4 Pack of tickets to Medieval Times.

  • A private photo shoot with Richard Calmes for your young dancer.

  • Golf!

  • Spa packages!

  • Dinners at the best restaurants!

  • Multiple opportunities for beautiful visual art!

     And much, much more!

  • One of the most unique and exciting events will be centered around a glass of champagne. Thanks to GBT sponsor Barron’s Fine Jewelry, patrons can purchase a glass of champagne for $25. Attached to each champagne flute will be a golden voile bad containing something beautiful. Most of the bags will have a lovely pair or individual gemstones perfect for becoming a pair of earrings or other piece of jewelry. One glass of champagne’s bag will contain a strand of pearls worth $1,000!

    The Lawrenceville Community Orchestra will also be on hand with a chamber group to provide lovely music.

    All proceeds from this event will help GBT with costume and production updates for “Cinderella" which will be performed in the Gwinnett Performing Arts Center on March 29th at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and on March 30th at 2:30.

    The Ballet has commissioned Atlanta’s fabulous costumer Barbara Mock to create all new tutus and ball gowns for GBT’s dancers. Party goers will have a sneak peek at some of these gorgeous gowns, with GBT dancers modeling them to the admiration of the crowd. Other dancers will be adorned only in their leotards and tights, inspiring patrons to bid on their costumes’ expense as shown on Ms. Mock’s beautiful costume sketches.

    GBT invites everyone to this evening of fun! For more information, call 770-237-0046 or email hcalmes@mindspring.com. For information about “Cinderella” tickets go to www.gwinnettcenter.com or call 1-888-9AXS-TIX.

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