2nd Annual Art for the Heart Charity Gala Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

When: Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: Old Governor's Mansion, 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge

Cost: $100 - $150

Age limit: All ages

Categories: Art (opening), Community

Description: Pi Sigma Epsilon, the Marketing, Sales, and Management Organization at LSU, will be hosting the Second Annual Art for the Heart Charity Gala presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. The event will take place at the Old Governor's Mansion in historic downtown Baton Rouge from 8pm to 11pm.

All proceeds will benefit the Children's Heart Foundation, an organization funding research for children with congenital and acquired heart disease, and Camp Bon Coeur in Lafayette, a summer camp for children with heart defects.

A silent auction with pieces donated from local artists will be held for the beneficiaries. Some of the artists who have generously donated pieces include New Orleans favorites like George Rodriquez, the creator of the Blue Dog and Mignon Faget, world renowned jewelry designer. Also, a ten piece band, "Bobby J and Stuff Like That", will be the entertainment for the evening. Anyone can bid for the online silent art auction at www.artfortheheartbr.com prior to the event. Online bidding will close Thursday, November 8th at 5pm and will reconvene at the gala.

Sponsors for Art for the Heart include Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Lamar Advertising, The Build-A-Bear Foundation, Freeport McMoran, Mockler Beverage, Rotary Club of Metairie, Copies Too, Jenn Ocken Photography, and Ambrosia Bakery. Tickets can now be purchased online at www.artfortheheartbr.com. Tickets are $100 per person and $150 per couple, register now as space will be limited!
Tickets also include a formal self serve dinner catered by Bayou Bistro.
(Attire is Black tie optional)

Event posted Oct. 31, 2007
Last updated Oct. 31, 2007