On June 1, MANNA Food Bank’s
Blue Jean Ball will take over the MANNA campus along the Swannanoa River. This
year’s theme, Putting it on the Table,30 Years Deep commemorates
30 years of community outreach, collaboration and service.
The annual event includes small plate grazing from more than
20 of Asheville’s food masters and a large selection of beer and wine from
Empire Distributing. Culinary Sponsors include: Chestnut, Posana, Lexington Avenue Brewery,
Cucina 24, Luella’s, Carmel’s, Rosetta’s, the Biltmore Estate, French Broad
Chocolate Lounge, Lobster Trap, Cantina Biltmore, DOUGH, Tupelo Honey, Harrah’s
Cherokee Casino Resort, Biscuit Head, Tiffany’s Bakery , Ultimate Ice Cream and
more. Live music will be provided by duo Byron Hedgepeth and Mike Holstein, “The
Broadcast” and “Flashback Sally”. A DJ will also be providing the top hits of
the 1980s. Dancers Christine Garvin and Diana McCall will
bring their dance group for a 80s inspired piece that will become interactive.
A “Not So Silent Auction” will be held simultaneously. All proceeds raised go
directly to MANNA FoodBank. Prizes will be awarded for the guests with the best
1980’s “style statement” and a photo booth with 1980s props will be available for
capturing the moment.
Much more than a fundraiser, this party is a collaboration
of community. Dozens of businesses donate food, equipment, or labor. More than
a hundred volunteers plan, build and work the event. According to MANNA
Executive Director, Cindy Threlkeld “The need for food remains great in our
region. Two of the sixteen counties we serve have unemployment rates near 20%.
Summer vacation also brings thousands of children home to empty cupboards.
School may soon be over for the summer but their hunger continues.”
The presenting sponsor for the event is: Harrah’s Cherokee
Casino Resort. Other key sponsors include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North
Carolina, Clear Channel of Asheville, Empire Distributors, Harris –Teeter,
Ingles Markets and Lowes Foods.
Tickets will be available May 6, through MANNA FoodBank’s
website, MANNAFoodBank.org, or by calling 828-299-FOOD (3663). Tickets are $70
per person, are available in advance and are capped at 900 guests. Groups of
ten can reserve a table in advance.
http://mannafoodbank.org/articles/the-14th-annual-blue-jean-ball-is-june-1st/
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