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Aida Opera Ball 2009
The Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association presents the 2009 Aida Opera Ball.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The JW Marriott Hotel
6:30 PM Patron Party, 8:00 PM Ball Begins
Black Tie
The Ball promises to be the most sumptuously exotic ball of the social season. If you like pageantry, richness and beauty, you must celebrate with us this grand and glorious 40th anniversary!
Unveiling Patron Party - March 8, 2009
At the home of Honorary Chairs, Natasha and Ronnie Lamarque
5:00PM - 7:00 PM
The renowned and lovable eighty-two year old artist Dell Weller will unveil his original painting of which you will receive a signed and numbered memento, and which he donates for use as the invitation cover and as a premier live auction item.
Contact Virginia Eckholdt at (504) 456-9401 for more information
Make your reservation prior to February 13 for inclusion in the program book and on the invitation.
(After the 13th you will be listed in the program only)
Donor Categories:
Dancers: $400
2 reservations for the Ball; 1 favor (1 reservation $200)
Priests: $500
2 reservations for Ball, Patron and Unveiling Parties, 1 favor; 1 signed and numbered print; recognition in invitation and program (1 reservation $250)
Warriors: $1,200
4 reservations for Ball with preferred seating; 4 reservations for Patron and Unveiling Parties; 2 favors, 2 signed and numbered prints; recognition in invitation and program
Commanders: $3,000
6 reservations for Ball with preferred seating; 6 reservations for Patron and Unveiling Parties; 3 favors, 3 signed and numbered prints; recognition in invitation, ball program, and 2009 Opera Program
Princesses: $5,000
Table for 8 with primary seating; 8 reservations for Ball with preferred seating; 8 reservations for Patron and Unveiling Parties; 4 favors, 4 signed and numbered prints; recognition in invitation, ball
program, and 2009 Opera Program
Kings: $10,000
Table for 10 with primary seating; 10 reservations for Ball with preferred seating; 10 reservations for Patron and Unveiling Parties; 5 favors, 5 signed and numbered prints; recognition in invitation, ball program, and 2009 Opera Program
