JANUARY

AJFF GALA CONCERT RECEPTION
Jan. 4  Enjoy a special Red Carpet VIP reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to a one-time-only concert at Symphony Hall which marks the first collaboration between the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (opening Jan. 13). The concert will feature Jewish-themed film scores. Visit ajff.org.

“DOGGIES ON THE CATWALK”
Jan. 15  8 PM. Atlanta’s Grady High School and its acclaimed fashion division, Urban Couture, are teaming up with Pets Are Loving Support (PALS) to launch a pet fashion fundraiser. This fur flying event will be “all the yowl” as beautiful Atlantans will model clothes from Grady Senior Designers on the runway accompanied by their favorite pets. $25.
770/403-4066.

CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW GALA PREVIEW PARTY
Jan. 20  7-9 PM. Gala event held annually at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while previewing fine antiques offered by 35 national and international exhibitors which will be for sale at the 39th Antiques Show (Jan. 21-23). $125. Proceeds benefit Cool Girls, Inc., an organization dedicated to the self-empowerment of girls. 404/365-1007.

PIEDMONT BALL
Jan. 23  The Woman’s Auxiliary of Piedmont Hospital celebrates the 53rd white-tie ball,  the oldest and most prestigious event in Atlanta, at the Piedmont Driving Club. “The Dance of the Butterfly” proceeds will enable the Radiology Dept. to purchase an Aurora Breast MRI Scanner for the Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center. Dr. and Mrs. James H. (Joan) Milsap, honorary chairs. Georgia H. Thompson, M.D., chair. Mrs. Peter (Carol) Abreu, co-chair. 404/605-3273.

HOPE AND WILL BALL
Jan. 30  Seventh year for this popular fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta which will be held at the St. Regis Hotel. Ada Lee Correll, honorary chair. Ashley G. Preisinger, chair. Invitations for the event will be mailed in early December. For more information, visit choa.org/hopeandwillball.

SANDY SPRINGS SOCIETY’S “VIVE MONTE CARLO”
Jan. 30  5-11:30 PM. A fun fulled, stylish and elegant “black and white” evening at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center with all proceeds benefiting Sandy Springs community non-profits. Guests can enjoy a delectable dinner, exclusive live auction, enthralling amusements including an invitational poker tournament and other salon gaming.Great musical entertainment by “The Soul Chargers” and a “Shaken-Not-Stirred Martini Bar” featuring signature martinis and black or white Russians will add to the fun. V. Lynne Walker and Paula G. Owens, co-chairs.
404/317-0831
404/303-7331

TASTE OF LOVE GALA
Jan. 30  7 PM-1 AM. The Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia presents its signature black-tie fundraiser at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, featuring gourmet dining, live entertainment, top-notch silent and live auctions and the chance to dance the night away. Master of Ceremonies Chuck Dowdle, WSB sports anchor, and honorary host Atlanta Falcon’s Jason Snelling will join guests for this exciting event. $225. All proceeds from the event benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia. For tickets, call 404/527-7155.

FEBRUARY

SOUTHEASTERN FLOWER SHOW OPENING GALA
Feb. 3  7 PM. “Discover the Beauty of Green” at this highly anticipated event at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Guests at this black-tie party can get a first look at the region’s premier juried gardening and horticultural extravaganza which opens to the public Feb. 4-6. Emily Johnson, show chair. flowershow.org or
404/351-1074.

CRYSTAL PEACH AWARD CEREMONY
Feb. 4  7-10 PM. The French American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta invites you to its 6th annual awards dinner at the Capitol City Country Club, 53 West Brookhaven, NE. An American company will be recognized for its outbound investment in France and a French company will be acknowledged for its inbound commitment to Georgia and the Southeast.
404/846-2500.

ART PAPERS COLLECTORS’ PREVIEW
Feb. 5  7-9 PM. Exclusive event that provides guests a first look at the vast array of superb works of art available at the annual sale and auction on Feb. 6 supporting Art Papers Magazine and its programs. At the preview, held at Mason Murer Fine Art, ten specially selected works of art will be available for sale, and collectors may place bids for the following evening’s auction. $250 or $400 per couple.
Call 404/588-1837.

NSORO FOUNDATION MARDI GRAS BALL
Feb. 6  Annual fundraiser will honor actress Victoria Rowell, an advocate, mother, former foster child and now a New York Times bestselling author, at the St. Regis Hotel. $300. All proceeds benefit the NSORO Foundation scholarship fund for children formerly in foster care to attend college.
Call 404/574-6763.

GEORGIA DAYS BIRTHDAY BASH AND AWARDS GALA
Feb. 13  The Ga. Historical Society, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office, will honor Hank Aaron and Ted Turner as new Georgia Trustees at this gala dinner dance on the Riverfront in downtown Savannah. The event concludes GHS’s Georgia Days, two weeks of educational offerings designed to bring history to life for Georgia’s schoolchildren.
912/651-2125.

AMUSE’UM
Feb. 20  Satisfy your inner child with a grown-up evening of sweets and treats “Once Upon a Time . . .” at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., NW. The festive event includes delicious cuisine and cocktails, live music and dancing and great auctions. $125. Staci and Matt Brill, chairs.
For tickets, call 404/527-5908.

ATLANTA BALLET BALL
Feb. 20  Guests can “Dance Cheek to Cheek” at this black-tie party at the Piedmont Driving Club which is celebrating its 30th Ball and the 80th anniversary season of the Atlanta Ballet. Artistic Director John McFall, honorary chair. $375. Proceeds benefit the Ballet and Centre for Dance Education. Elizabeth Adams and Amy Nelson, chairs. Contact Dorie Wirtz at
404-873-5811, ext. 213.

BUCKHEAD ROTARY FOUNDATION BALL
Feb. 20  Annual black-tie fundraiser at 103 West to support the local and international charities supported by the Buckhead Rotary. Sam Massell  is honorary chair. Kay Quigley and Shannon Price, chairs.
Call 404-924-6770.

HEARTS WITH HOPE
Feb. 20  6:30 PM. Annual fundraiser for PADV (Partnership Against Domestic Violence) which is celebrating its 35th anniversary at the InterContinental Buckhead. The black-tie optional event will feature a seated dinner and fabulous live and silent auctions. $250. Scott Dorfman and Susie Trotochaud, co-chairs. 404/870-9600.

SCHENCK SCHOOL AUCTION AND GALA
Feb. 20  6:30 PM. Over 400 guests are expected to attend this popular fundraiser benefiting the school’s programs teaching children and adults with dyslexia. Held at The Foundry at Puritan Mill, partygoers can enjoy food provided by Dennis Dean Catering Co. and have the opportunity to bid on luxury items in both live and silent auctions. $125. Kate Denny and Jenn Hayes, co-chairs.
Call 404/252-2591.

BEST OF ATLANTA PARTY
Feb. 22  7-10 PM. One of Atlanta’s best food events brings together more than 60 of Atlanta’s best restaurants at the Cobb Galleria Centre for an evening of music, great food, drinks and fundraising. Proceeds benefit Camp Twin Lakes.
404/231-9887.

PEACHTREE TEA
Feb. 23  10 AM-1:30 PM. Fundraising event at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth to benefit HomeStretch, a non-profit that provides transitional homes, counseling and support to homeless families in North Fulton. This third annual event will feature a champagne silent auction and special guests. $65. Darlene McDonald, chair. Visit homestretch.org or call 770/642-9185.

SPOTLIGHT ON ART GALA
Feb. 27  6:30 PM. Annual fundraiser sponsored by Trinity School at the Georgia Aquarium featuring a seated dinner, silent auction, entertainment and a live auction of works by acclaimed Southern artists. Each class at Trinity School will create an art project that will also be auctioned. Kasey McGahan, chair. Visit spotlightonart.com or
Call 404/231-8119.

MARCH

TOAST TO THE TOUR
March 4  Popular kick-off party for the Junior League of Atlanta’s Tour of Kitchens which will feature homes in some of the area’s most esteemed neighborhoods (March 20-21).
For more information, call 678/916-3100.

ARTISTIC AFFAIR: THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN
March 6  Guests at this fundraiser for the Spruill Center for the Arts at the Atlanta Athletic Club can enjoy a memorable evening of fine food, wine and music for dancing. The Italian theme will be reflected in an Italian Market installation, inspired by the shops of Venice and Florence. Artist demonstrations will include painting, mosaics, jewelry, glass and book binding.
Call Sandra Bennett at 770/394-3447, ext. 226.

OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA-ATLANTA BENEFIT
March 7  7:30 PM. The excitement and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night returns to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for Atlanta’s only official Oscar®-viewing party. Over 600 guests will attend the Sponsors Dinner. Visit TheCFR.org. Individual tickets for $25 also available. Visit AtlantaRedCarpet.com. Proceeds benefit The Center for Family Resources. Glenn and Alice Brock, chairs.

BENEFACTOR GALA AND PATRON PARTY
March 20  A special evening at the High Museum of Art preceding the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction which kicks off its 18th year March 25-27. The Gala and Patron Party includes a preview of “The Allure of the Automobile.”
For details, visit atlanta-wineauction.org or 404/733-4585.

HEART BALL
March 20  The Metro Atlanta American Heart Association expects more than 500 guests from the medical, corporate and community arenas to attend this prestigious black-tie gala, now in its 29th year, at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. With a theme of “Help, Heal, Hope,” proceeds will help fund important cardiovascular disease research and education programs. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Street, chairs.
Call 678/224-2065.

HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION
March 25-27  The #4 charity wine auction in the country, and largest fundraising event for the High Museum, kicks off its 18th year celebrating “The Allure of Wine: Uncork a Journey” under big-top tents in Atlantic Station. Festivities include an Artist’s Dinner on Wed. and Trade Tasting and the new Dine Around Dinners on Thurs. Fri. events include the Vintners’ Golf Cup, in-home Winemaker Dinners and Tasting Seminars. The Vintners’ Reception and Live Auction conclude the weekend. Michelle Edwards Crosland and Christine Ragland, co-chairs.
For more information, visit atlanta-wineauction.org or 404/733-4585.

CANDLELIGHT BALL
March 27  7 PM. Major fundraising event for CADEF: The Childhood Autism Foundation celebrates its 25th annual ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. The black-tie ball begins with a cocktail reception followed by a seated dinner and dancing to high-energy music of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s by The Grapevine. Law firm King and Spalding will be recognized for its many years of support. $200. Proceeds fund programs and services benefiting the autism community. Stephanie Christiansen, chair. Derrick Farmer, junior committee. cadef.org or 404/712-2384.

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