A classic event on May 10

Celebrating American Classics, an inaugural spring gala sponsored by Bank of America and Merrill Lynch to benefit the Mint Museum, takes place May 10 on the lawn of the Mint Museum Randolph.

Chandra and Jimmie Johnson are honorary chairs of the black tie evening that features cocktails, dinner, dessert and dancing to music from the Atlanta band The Rupert’s Orchestra. Proceeds go to the Mint Annual Fund, which supports the museum’s programming, exhibitions and arts education.

Tickets are $500 per person. Tickets for just the dancing and dessert starting at 9 p.m. are $100.

Details: www.mintmuseum.org.

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