Join us for these great 2008–09 fundraising events! Sugar Plum Fair Sunday, November 2, 2008 2 - 4 p.m. Ballet’s Adams Studio Grain Exchange 8th floor, Board of Trade Building 301 W. First St. Kick off The Nutcracker season with this special event sponsored by the School of the Minnesota Ballet. The $5 admission includes exquisite desserts by The Exchange chances at ballet and nutcracker door prizes presentations by Ballet III–VI students great holiday shopping in silent auction: gift baskets • pretty ballet things • nutcracker decorations autographed memorabilia from dance celebrities All proceeds benefit financial aid to qualifying students at the School of the Minnesota Ballet. Celebrity Dance Challenge Thursday, February 12, 2009 7 p.m. Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School Presenting Sponsor: American Transmission Company This for-fun fundraiser pairs Northland celebs with Ballet company dancers. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Ballet. Here are the results of the 2007–08 competition: WINNER: Audience Favorite Rod Raymond, Co-ordinator, UMD Life Fitness—Global Dance JUDGES’ CHOICE: Jason Page, Co-Owner, 4 Track Films—Tango Other Judges’ Awards Best Use of Rhythm Riki McManus, Director, Upper MN Film Office—Mambo Highest Level of Difficulty Harvey Plasch, Owner, Touch of Plasch Salon and Day Spa—Broadway Best Stage Presence Barbara Reyelts, Anchor/Reporter, Northland’s NewsCenter—Samba Most Romantic Tim Roubik, Radio Host, 95.7 The Bridge—Viennese Waltz Most Comedic Karl Spring, Weatherman, Channel 6—Swing Most Entertaining Rod Raymond, Co-ordinator, UMD Life Fitness—Global Dance Best Authenticity Christine Seitz, Executive Director, The Duluth Playhouse—Broadway Most Elegant Karen Stromme, Asst. Athletic Director, UMD—Waltz Most Enthusiastic Susie Fryberger, Owner, Izzy Magie—Swing Wine & Chee’s Thursday, April 17, 2008 5 – 8 p.m. Depot Great Hall Sponsor: Keyport Liquor Sample from dozens of fine wines and select micro-brewed beers, nibble on hors d’oeuvres, and bid on great items including for-fun opportunities. Also, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, gift certficates, and shopping and dining opportunities in the silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Ballet.

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