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from B Bunny Blackenwhite. . . 
Auburn
’s Black
& White Ball
For Immediate Release
For
more details, go to: www.partyauburn.com
Contact:
Auburn
Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Cosgrove
530-885-5616 ext. 226
Auburn’s Black & White Ball Facts and Stats
Everything You Need to Know about “Hollywood
- You Ought To Be In Pictures"
Event:
Auburn
,
California
’s premiere, annual community party and fundraiser.
The 2008 event marks the 17th anniversary of the Black &
White Ball, a series launched in 1992.
Date:
August 16, 2008, from 8:30 p.m. to
1 a.m.
Location:
The streets of Downtown Auburn are the site for the Black & White
Ball. Much of the main business
district is gated for the event, with entertainment, food and beverage venues
located on the streets and in parking lots.
Theme:
Evoking the elegance and extravagance of the Hollywood film
industry and studio back lots, to celebrate “Hollywood
- You Ought To Be In Pictures” in Downtown Auburn. Streetscapes
will be crafted to complete the fantasy of various movie sets and red carpet
award shows.
Dress:
Many participants spare no expense to create period ensembles in black
and white finery befitting the theme, though casual clothing is welcomed.
Martians, superheroes, John Wayne, Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, R2D2, Scarlett
O'Hara and Rhett Butler –
let your movie favorites come to life! (No weapons or simulations of weapons
will be allowed.)
Beneficiaries:
Proceeds from the Black & White Ball are invested throughout the
Auburn
community. The bulk of the funds
help support major Chamber of Commerce activities throughout the year, with key
contributions to events such as December’s Festival of Lights Parade and
July’s Auburn Family 4th. Special
contributions are made to selected charities each year.
For 2007, recipients included Food For Families, Auburn Boys and Girls
Club, Auburn Faith Hospice, Auburn Performing Arts Center and 49er Lions Club.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $70 per person, with $10 discount coupons available from
Raley’s/BelAir markets. Tickets
may be purchased at:
- Auburn-area
Raley’s/BelAir markets.
- Auburn
Chamber of Commerce,
601 Lincoln Way
,
Auburn
- Phone
orders: Call 1-800-971-1888,
press 4
- Online:
Go to www.partyauburn.com
Age Restriction:
All participants must be 21 years of age or older.
IDs will be checked at entry points.
Drink Responsibly: Since
most participants will be enjoying alcoholic beverages during the evening, the
organizers encourage everyone to drink responsibly.
Heightened police presence is expected in the area; groups are encouraged
to appoint designated drivers, use public transportation or arrange for limo
service.
Sponsors:
Staging the Auburn Black & White Ball each year would not be possible
without the generous sponsorship of corporations, local businesses and
individuals from the community and from around the region.
Beyond monetary contributions, significant assistance comes in the form
of donations of time, services and material.
More than 60 companies are formal benefactors, with these key sponsors in
2007: The Auburn Journal, Thunder
Valley Casino, Raley’s/BelAir, Miller Brewing/Mussetter Distributing, Inc.,
City of
Auburn
,
Auburn
Placer Disposal Service, Union Bank of California, Harris Industrial Gases, 84
Lumber, American Medical Response, Emerald Green Janitorial Service, Inc., The
Capps Group, The Sentinel and Sunbelt Rentals.
Volunteers:
It truly takes a village to produce the Black & White Ball each year.
Numerous committees work year ‘round to organize; overall, some 400
volunteers step up to produce the event, with a virtual army mobilizing at show
time to set up and tear down staging and to clean the venue.
Crowd Size: The Black
& White Ball attracts more people to
Auburn
than any other regularly scheduled event. Attendance
has grown steadily over the years since the first program in 1992.
In 2006, the crowd was estimated at 6,500 (including paid and
complimentary tickets). For 2007,
the crowd was estimated at 6,000..
Entertainment:
The party begins at the giant stages of the Black & White
Ball, each with a popular band aimed at specific age groups and musical tastes.
Matters not which you choose, though, because the crowd is always on its
feet, dancing the night away. Here
are the bands featured for 2008:
-
Tainted Love:
Tainted Love ensures a time warp through a wide range of totally radical
'80's keepsakes, including tight vinyl clothing, sleeveless shirts and even
ultra-zippered leather jackets. Part of the Tainted Love appeal is the great
musicianship and the good time people have at their shows. This seven-piece
group brings back the days when keyboards ruled the airwaves, cascading hairdos
were commonplace and outlandish fashions lit up the pioneering early days of
MTV. With a stellar line-up of high-energy singers driven by a powerhouse band,
Tainted Love delivers a non-stop 80's live show featuring authentic costumes,
exciting dance moves, and irresistible charisma!
-
David Martn's House Party: Returning for the 5th time by popular demand,
the party never stops with DMHP. Whether it's a conga line through the
Ball or his dancers bringing people on stage to shake some booty...the house
is rockin' if David Martin's House Partyis in it! Musical variety from the
40's through today, this high-energy party band comprised of 11 musicians
and 2 character dancers have been performing at special events for over 20
years throughout the USA. They will improvise all night, bringing you a
fresh show with music virtuosos and character dancers. Whether you
like pop, disco, rock, Motown, or screeching heavy metal, you will be moving
and shaking until the smoke clears and everyone is pleasantly exhausted.
-
Little Texas: Nashville supergroup Little Texas will perform two
concerts at the Black & White Ball. With 7 million records sold and hits
like "God Blessed Texas", "What Might Have Been",
"Amy's Back In Austin", and "Kick A Little", This
won't be your grandma's country - the boys will be including some Rolling
Stones and Beatles and their own brand of rockin' country music that will
keep you on your feet all night! This is an absolute "must
see" at the main stage right inside the main entrance.
Cuisine:
One of the highlights of the Ball is the opportunity for local
restaurants, caterers and purveyors to showcase their finest foods.
From fine dining establishments such as the Monkey Cat, Bootleggers and
Carpe Vino to caterers such as Open Door, and Cathy's Catering, some
50 food venues will be in operation. Of
special note, Thunder Valley Casino will feature offerings from its 5 restaurants—
including Austin’s Steakhouse, Shanghai Fats and Feast Around the World.
Raley’s/BelAir will be back again this year with a major food presence
so there will be 4 food courts for our sampling pleasure.
Beverages: Libations of all
kinds will be available during the Black & White Ball, from beer and wine to
mixed drinks. Drink tokens are sold on
site or in advance, 10 for $20 dollars; drink prices vary.
Participants must be 21 to enter the Ball, and purchase alcohol. IDs will be checked.
Parking and Local Transportation:
Parking can be a bit of a
challenge close to the Ball venues. Complimentary shuttle busses will be
running from various locations beginning at
7p.m.
until approximately
2a.m.
There will be three routes, delivering guests right to the front entrance of
the Black & White Ball, near Placer Sierra Bank at the intersection of
High St.
and
Lincoln Way
. Parking will be available at the
Gold Country Fairgrounds,
Auburn
Town
Center
and Forest Hill exit motels.
Pre-Ball Events:
- Golf
Tournament: The Auburn
Country Club will be the site for the 14th annual Black
& White Ball Golf Classic on Friday, August 15th. The
event is limited to 144 players and the cost is $155 to play.
The package includes golf cart, tee prizes, event hat, professional
scoring, breakfast and gourmet lunch and entertainment.
Beneficiaries are the Sutter-Auburn Faith Hospice, Boys & Girls
Clubs of Auburn and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Financial impact on the Community:
Following the 2007 event, it was estimated that more than $221,000 went
back to the community as a result of the Black & White Ball.
This included more than $146,000 in goods and services purchased from
Auburn
area businesses and $85,000 to the Chamber of Commerce.
Substantial contributions were also made to Food For Families (through
Raley’s\BelAir markets), Auburn Boys and Girls Club, Auburn Faith Hospice and
the
Auburn
49er Lions.
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