Join Our Mailing List! 2008–09 fundraising events we have enjoyed Celebrity Dance Challenge Thursday, February 12, 2009 Presenting Sponsor: American Transmission Company Northland celebs paired with Ballet company dancers in this for-fun fundraiser. Here are the results of the competition: WINNER: Audience Favorite & Judges’ Choice—Cakewalk Buckley Simmons Business Manager, Krenzen Most Romantic—Cha Cha Zach “Jungle Boy” Walters Professional Boxer Most Elegant—Waltz Shannon Murphy Meteorologist, Northland’s NewsCenter Best Use of Rhythm—Cha Cha Ken Hayes Morning Show Host, B-105 Radio Most Dramatic—Tango Marti Buscaglia Publisher, Duluth-Superior Magazine Highest Level of Difficulty (a tie)— Quick Step Scott Lyons Retired Chief, Duluth Police Department Coordinator, Law Enforcement Program, Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College Highest Level of Difficulty (a tie)—Foxtrot Patty Salo Downs Executive Director, Alworth Memorial Fund Life Coach Best Authenticity—Lindy Hop Jive Ellen Baker Novelist, Keeping the House Most Entertaining—Swing Jeff Anderson At-Large Councilor, Duluth City Council Most Enthusiastic—Salsa Pascha Parks Vice President, JPG Advertising Group Best Stage Presence—Spanish Scott Mellem Owner, The Tile and Stone Company Many thanks to the great celebrities, who put many hours into learning and rehearsing their dance styles! Many thanks to Emcee Pat Kelly and to Judges Lila Coates White, Barbara Hanson, Rebecca Katz Harwood. Many thanks to media sponsors: Northland’s NewsCenter Duluth News Tribune B-105 Radio And many thanks to the enthusiatic audience, who helped make this event such a successful fundraiser for the Minnesota Ballet. Wine & Cheese Thursday, April 16 Depot Great Hall Sponsor: Keyport Liquor We chose from dozens of fine wines and select micro-brewed beers to sip. We sampled delicious edibles provided by six of the Northland’s finest restaurants: Nokomis 301 Sheraton The Boathouse New Scenic Café Black Water-Greysolon Northland Country Club In the silent and live auctions, we bid on great items including for-fun opportunities, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, gift certficates, and shopping and dining packages. We thank our wonderful business who donated items and all who attended! All proceeds benefited the Minnesota Ballet. Black and White Ball Saturday, October 4, 2008 7 – 11 P.M. Grain Exchange, 301 W. 1st Street, Suite 800 Presenting sponsor: National Bank of Commerce Heartfelt Thanks to National Bank of Commerce— Presenting Sponsorship Complimentary Wine & Vodka Bar—George’s Liquor Tuxedos—Arthur’s Formal Wear Music—Peter Provost and His Band Printing— Stewart Taylor Printing Proctor Journal Special Thanks to Doug Odlevak—Decor Sara Marshall & Duluth Curling Club—Catering Tom George & His Bartenders—Bartending Molly McManus—Emceeing the Auction Northland’s NewsCenter—Media Sponsorship Arlette DeGrio—Photography Tracy Lundeen Best Hats Contest (parade of hats on right) Judges: Jack Seiler, Mary Katzmarek, Molly McManus Most Beautiful Hat—Jodi Menz Most Unusual Hat—Ashley Matheson Most Intricate Hat—Sharon Shebang (aka Kevin Belanger) Thanks to all who made this evening so memorable! All proceeds benefited the Minnesota Ballet. 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. Thanks to the Ballet III — VII students who made such lovely presentations, to the wonderful donors of items for the Silent Auction, and to all who came. All proceeds benefit financial aid to qualifying students at the School of the Minnesota Ballet. Join Our Mailing List!

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