Welcome from Wanda McGaha, CB/SS Founder
Dr. Benedict Benigno, Honorary Chair
Karyn Greer, Emcee
Talk Journey to Me (Band; Main Entertainment)
Morgan Giesler (Vocalist; Special Appearance)
Daniel Mata (Vocalist; Special Appearance)
Danielle Moore (Vocalist; Special Appearance)
Ron Chenowith (Vocalist; Special Appearance)
Elaine Wade (Vocalist; Special Appearance)
Crystal Boots and Silver Saddles - Press Release
Atlanta, GA (July 28, 2011) – Crystal Boots and Silver Saddles will be celebrating their five-year anniversary with a premier Western gala benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Institute. The gala, hosted by 11 Alive's Karyn Greer, will be held at the Mason Murer Fine Arts Gallery on October 14 starting at 6:30 p.m. The gallery is located at 199 Armour Drive in Atlanta.
Dr. Benedict Benigno, this year's benefactor and Honorary Chair, is the founder of the Ovarian Cancer Institute and has been a gynecologic oncologist in the Atlanta area for more than 30 years. Dr. Benigno's partner at the Ovarian Cancer Institute, Dr. John McDonald, is Professor and Associate Dean for Biology Development at Georgia Tech.
Attendees will enjoy slot machines, craps tables, blackjack tables, a silent auction, raffles, mechanical bull rides, and photo ops with celebrity lookalikes from the old Western days. The well-known Atlanta band "Talk Journey to Me" will also be providing a live performance.
14 of Atlanta's top restaurants will showcase their celebrity chefs by providing an abundance of delicious culinary dishes along with specialty cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka and Barefoot Wine.
Some of the participating restaurants include:
Owner and Executive Chef Ford Fry of JCT Kitchen, Chef Chris Hall and Managing Partner of Local Three, Chef Kevin Gillespe and Partner of Woodfire Grill, Owner and Executive Chef Gerry Klaskala of Aria, Executive Chef Gary Mennie of Table 1280, Owner and Chef Linton Hopkins of Holeman & Finch, Owner and Executive Chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's, Executive Pastry Chef Lisa Smith of The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Executive Chef Ryan Smith of Empire State South, Executive Chef Zeb Stevenson of Livingston Restaurant + Bar, Owner and Chef Jay Swift of 4th & Swift, Executive Pastry Chef Derek Van Cleve of Parish, Chef Michael J. Persichetti of Purple Rain Restaurant, Executive Chef Bennett Hollberg and Executive Pastry Chef Kathleen Miliotis of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse.
"This event is a creative and fun way to significantly support an organization that is genuinely committed to saving lives," says CBSS founder Wanda McGaha. "I am tremendously excited about this year's event, which I'm positive is going to exceed everyone's expectations." Tickets will be $100 for general admission and $350 for two VIP passes. Sponsorships will also be available. For more detailed information about this event, please visit www.crystalbootssilversaddles.org.
Crystal Boots and Silver Saddles is a 501-c3 that engages in activities that assist other deserving non-profits to raise awareness, gain recognition and solidify exposure for their causes. Having the opportunity to share and brand what an organization is all about is the core to every non-profits success. Crystal boots and silver saddles recognizes the importance of enhancing the voice of these organizations so they can be heard throughout our local and surrounding communities. Cbss is proud to provide the opportunity to enrich the lives of men, women and children who are directly supported by genuine and strong non-profits committed to enhancing their lives and well being in the best way they can.