JUNE

"CHOCOLATE! 2010"
June 17 
From 6-10 pm Atlanta's elite bakers, chefs, vintners, and caterers will bring you delights during this fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Villa Christina in Dunwoody. During the event, guests can delight in two live bands, tastings of FUZE specialty drinks, chocolate lager and cappuccino, dinner buffet, silent auction and a fantastic assortment of chocolate treats. The event will be $75 in advance pr $85 at the door. The chair is Lisa Lohr.
404-325-6973

FATHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER
June 17
At the InterContinental Hotel, five distinguished business leaders will be honored by the Atlanta Father's Day Council. The event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. $250
404-320-7100, ext. 3045

GALA OPERA DINNER
June 20 
The Georgia State School of Music and the Commerce Club will host a gourmet three-course dinner which will include operatic entertainment presented by singers from the 2010 Harrower Summer Opera Workshop. The even will begin at 7 pm and benefit Opera Studies at GSU. $100 ($120 for dinner plus one ticket to both Opera Scenes performances on 6/25 and 6/27).
404-413-5914

TREES ATLANTA CELEBRATION
June 25 
From 7-10 pm Trees Atlanta will be celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Trees Atlanta Kendela Center. Three Sisters Catering will prepare exquisite provisions and guests will be able to bid on splendid silent and live auction items. $75 per person. 225 Chester Ave., SE.
404/522-4097
www.treesatlanta.org

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL EMMY® AWARDS
June 26  
The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will acknowledge the finest of the region's 2009 television productions at the 36th awards dinner. The event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead and black-tie is optional. The champagne reception begins at 5 PM followed by dinner at 6 PM and awards at 7 PM. Members $100, non-members $175.
www.natassoutheast.org

JULY

BASTILLE DAY BENEFIT
July 10  
Encounter "The Magic of France" and celebrate the French National Day at the Atlantic Station office of Nelson Mullins at 7 pm. The event is hosted by the Allliance Française d' Atlanta, the city's principal source in French language and culture.
201 17th St., NW, Atlanta.
404-875-1211
www.afatl.com

MOUNTAINS IN BLOOM BENEFACTORS PARTY - Highlands, N.C.
July 11 
Come enjoy the mountains in bloom at the breathtaking English manor house of Cathy and Bob Fisher. Guests can savor delicious cocktails in the Rosemary Verey-designed English gardens, tour the home, and delight in a sophisticated seated dinner with musical entertainment. The proceeds will benefit the Bascom, Highlands non-profit center for the visual arts. 6:30 pm.  
828-526-4949
www.mountainsinbloom.com

"CHRISTMAS IN JULY" PARTY
July 14 
From 6-8 pm, Santa for Seniors is hosting its annual party at Robert Long Floral Design. Party organizers Jill Berry, Dottie Smith and Jade Sykes request that guests bring a new unwrapped gift for a senior to be given during the holiday season. Contact Steven Hargrove of Senior Citizens Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. for additional information.   
404-605-8450

"GRITZ AT THE RITZ"
July 25
Join the Phoenix Society at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead for a luncheon and book signing with Saul Raisin who will share his inspirational story of overcoming a terrible accident during his bicycling career. The event will begin at 1 pm. $95.
404-943-0546

SWING INTO ACTION
July 26 
Come "Play with a purpose" at the North Fulton Community Charities 18-hole golf tournament at the Country Club of the South. Each player enjoys breakfast, lunch, raffles, prizes and a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus designed course for $175. All proceeds benefit NFCC's Emergency Assistance Fund.
770-640-0399, ext. 215.

AUGUST

UP, UP AND AWAY GALA - Highlands, N.C.
Aug. 8  
At 6:30 PM, the Highlands Country Club will host a lovely evening of cocktails, dinner, silent auction and dancing to the music of Class Act. The event benefits the Highlands Community Child Development Center to provide scholarships for children and continuing education and healthcare for teachers. $125.
828-526-0872

GIVE ME FIVE: FIVE CHEFS AND FIVE SOMMELIERS
Aug. 22
Come for the 4th annual evening of gourmet food and wine at East Lake Golf Club to support the fight against hunger with Share Our Strength®. Guests can relish in a cocktail reception and a six-course dinner with wine parings arranged by five of Georgia's premier chefs and sommeliers. Also partake in a live and silent auction with variety of items. $250.
770-436-5151
www.givemefivedinner.org

CAN CAN BALL
Aug. 27 
The annual black-tie (optional) affair will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank and guests will enjoy live entertainment, dancing, a silent auction, and food stations from over 15 of Atlanta's most prominent chefs. The even will be held at the Sheraton Atlanta and hosted by the Atlanta Apartment Association. $75.
165 Courtland St., Atlanta.
www.cancanball.org

CORKS AND FORKS
Aug. 28, 29
Part of the Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park, the even will be a delight of food and wine and will feature signature dishes from Atlanta's principal restaurants with craft beer and wine pairings. The event will benefit the Grant Park Conservancy and will be $35 in advance; $45 at the door.
404-521-0938
www.summershade.org

JEFFREY FASHION CARES
Aug. 30
Join chairs, Louise Sams, Jeffrey McQuithy, Lila Hertz as well as honorary chair, Sara Blakely at 7 pm for the 18th premier charitable fashion event.   The event will feature a pre-show reception and fashion show at 12 & Midtown. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund.  
1075 Peachtree St., Atlanta.
404-420-2997
www.jeffreyfashioncares.com

SEPTEMBER

PARTY IN THE KITCHEN
Sept. 9  
Join co-chairs Mary Williams and Sally Hawn for the annual Open Hand benefit at Mason Murer Fine Art. Guests, in white attire, can indulge in cocktails, music, dancing, silent auction, and cuisine prepared by chefs from Atlanta's exceptional restaurants. Proceeds go to Open Hand's efforts to provide 5,000 nutritious meals daily to homebound seniors in Atlanta. Patron tickets $500. Single tickets $150.
www.projectopenhand.org

OVERTURE GALA
Sept. 10  
Come and commemorate the third anniversary of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre at this benefit to support the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation's endowment and educational initiative, ARTSBRIDGE. The celebratory evening includes a reception, dinner and concert by Motown's fabulous groups, The Four Tops and The Temptations, succeeded by a dance party in the ballroom.
770-916-2801

GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME AWARDS DINNER
Sept. 11 
Friends of Georgia Musical Festival, Inc. hosts its 32nd annual event at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event will accolade eight greats in the music industry. $75.
770-491-9494, ext. 15

STRING FLING GALA
Sept. 11 
"Unleash Your Imagination" at the JW Marriott for the Center for Puppetry Arts with cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions as well as fantastic entertainment featuring a special puppetry performance. The event will be at 6:30 pm and is $200.  
404-881-5118

SALSA FOR DIMES
Sept. 12 
Beginning at 5:30, enjoy all you can eat and drink of Nuevo Laredo Cantina's authentic Mexican cuisine and perfect margaritas with entertainment of a live Mariachi band and local celebrity bartenders to benefit the March of Dimes. $75.
404-350-9800, ext. 5308

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ASSOCIATES MEMBERS PARTY
Sept. 15 
Join Dina Woodruff at 6:30 PM, for the annual membership event held at her Buckhead home.
404-733-4864

CORPS DE BALLET LUNCHEON
Sept. 20  
Presented by sponsor Saks Fifth Avenue, the 12th annual "kick-off" to the Atlanta Ballet's season will take place at the Ritz Carlton, Buckhead with a fashion show from Saks Fifth Avenue.
404/873-5811, ext. 213
www.atlantaballet.com

LEGENDARY PARTY PATRON PARTY
Sept. 23 
Patrons and sponsors of the upcoming Legendary Party (Nov. 6), which will benefit the Shepherd Center, can attend a lovely evening at the Buckhead home of Connie and Mark Hawn.
404-350-7778

SIGNATURE CHEF'S AUCTION
Sept. 23  
At 6 pm come to the Marietta Country Club to benefit the March of Dimes with delectable food and silent and live auction items. $100
404-720-5313

SWAN COACH HOUSE FLEA MARKET PREVIEW PARTY
Sept. 23 
Invited guests will have an exclusive look at the elegant "treasures" from Atlanta's finest homes offered for sale at the Forward Arts Foundation's fundraiser at the Atlanta History Center and are able to bid on an collection of remarkable silent auction items.
404-261-9855

ATLANTA OPERA BALL
Sept. 25  
Encounter "La vie bohème" at this year's Fête de l'Opéra at the St. Regis Atlanta. The chic black-tie fundraiser features dinner, dancing and special guest singers from the Atlanta Opera's production of "La bohème."
404-881-8801

GARDEN OF EDEN BALL
Sept. 25  
At 6:30 pm, set foot on Atlanta Botanical Garden's grand entrance via the magnificent new, 600-foot long suspension bridge, Canopy Walk with a seated dinner, silent auction and dancing in a tented ballroom to follow at the 29th annual fundraiser. $450.
404-591-1575

CRYSTAL BOOTS AND SILVER SADDLES
Sept. 26 
From 1-5 PM, "An Afternoon of Elegant Sophistication" benefiting the March of Dimes will be held at Mason Murer Fine Arts on Armour Circle. This distinct event will exhibit some of Atlanta's most dynamic fashion boutiques in a splendid fashion show produced by Catwalk Productions. In addition there will be delicious food from area restaurants and complimentary cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose and Barefoot Wine.
678-583-5419
www.crystalbootssilversaddles.org

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