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"Dancing
Dames and Gambling Games"
Invade 2004 Preservation Ball
ATLANTA—An
evening of lavish pleasures will benefit the
state’s historic treasures as the Biltmore
Ballrooms open their doors to Preservation
Ball partygoers on November 12. The Georgia
Trust for Historic Preservation is the
beneficiary of the annual black-tie gala,
celebrating its 21st year with casino games,
dancing, a live auction and fine cuisine.
Noted Atlanta architect Norman Askins and
his wife Joane are honorary chairs of the
event. Mr.
Askins’ firm, Norman Askins Architecture,
is renowned for its worldwide work in
classical and historical architecture.
East
Coast Entertainment will transport guests
into an evening of sophisticated decadence
featuring casino games such as blackjack,
roulette and craps; the music of the
South’s premiere show and dance band,
Liquid Pleasure; and a cocktail buffet of
savory delicacies by Atlanta’s premiere
chefs. Bidding is expected to be lively
during an auction of preferred gifts and
trips.
Preservation
Ball events begin at 7 p.m. and last until
11 p.m. Tickets are $100 and can be
reserved by calling 404-885-7812. Proceeds
assist The Georgia Trust in its work around
the state to reclaim, restore and revitalize
Georgia’s historic places.
Willem
and Merrel Hattink are chairs of this
year’s ball. Presenting sponsors are
SunTrust and Dorsey-Alston. Emmy
Award-winning writers and producers Bridget
and Jerome Dobson will host the patron party
in October at their Askins-designed Buckhead
home.
The
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation,
founded in 1973, is the country’s largest
statewide, nonprofit preservation
organization, with more than 8,000 members.
Committed to preserving and enhancing
Georgia’s communities and their diverse
historic resources for the education and
enjoyment of all, The Georgia Trust
generates community revitalization by
finding buyers for endangered properties
acquired by its Revolving Fund, provides
design assistance to 46 Georgia Main Street
cities and encourages neighborhood
revitalization; trains Georgia’s teachers
to engage students in 56 Georgia school
systems to discover state and national
history through their local historic
resources; and advocates for funding, tax
incentives and other laws aiding
preservation efforts. The Georgia Trust is a
recipient of the Trustees Award for
Organizational Excellence from the National
Trust for Historic Preservation.
For
more information, please visit www.georgiatrust.org.
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