February events

Here are some February fundraisers that I love...


Feb. 7

ART WITH HEART AUCTION

Shain Gallery is the featured gallery for this annual art auction benefiting the nonprofit Safe Alliance's domestic violence programs. It includes silent and live art auctions, entertainment and hors d'oeuvres. The emcee is Erica Bryant of WSOC-TV. 7-11 p.m. at Founders Hall, 100 N. Tryon St. Tickets are $100; VIP tickets are $250 and include reserved seating at the auction. For more information or to order tickets, go to www.artwithheartauction.com.

Feb. 7

GREATER CHARLOTTE HEART BALL

This black tie fundraiser for the American Heart Association includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, a seated dinner and dancing. A reception and silent auction start at 6 p.m.; the seated dinner and live auction are at 8 p.m. NASCAR Hall of Fame Crown Ballroom, 400 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tickets are $250. Details: www.charlotteheartball/ahaevents.org.  

Feb. 21

STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY JAZZ BALL

This black tie gala is a benefit for the nonprofit Charlotte Concerts that includes dinner and dancing. It also marks a milestone in Charlotte's arts community: the 85th season of the series that brings nationally and internationally known performers in music and dance to town. Myers Park Country Club, 2415 Roswell Ave. Tickets are $250. Details: www.charlotteconcerts.org. 

Feb. 21

QUEEN OF HEARTS HIGH TEA

The Venus Chapter of the Daughters of Penelope in Charlotte hosts this 19th annual benefit for the Carolina's Breast Cancer Fund at the Levine Cancer Institute, part of the Carolinas HealthCare system.  Along with tea and a buffet of sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres and pastries there's also a fashion show from the Eileen Fisher boutique at Phillips Place. The emcee is Laura Palka Callis of WSOC-TV. Speakers include Dr. Lisa Jervis. A prize will be given to the woman with the most stylish hat. 2-5 p.m. at Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Road. Tickets are $40. Details: 704-366-8284; www.dopvenus.org.

Feb. 21

MARDI GRAS GALA

The Lupus Foundation of America's North Carolina Chapter brings a New Orleans tradition to Charlotte with this ninth annual event. Presented by the Dickerson Family Trust, it features entertainment by the band Hot Sauce, Creole cuisine, a silent auction, photo booth and a fortune teller. There's also a masquerade contest and the crowning of the Gala King and Queen. From 7 p.m. to midnight at CenterStage@NoDa, 2315 N. Davidson St. Tickets are $150 and must be purchased by Feb. 11. Details: 704-716-5640; www.lupusnc.org. 

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