You are invited to join us for the Annual Mayor Martin J. Chávez Charity Ball because Albuquerque needs us to join together for an important mission! This year’s ball supports the:

• Center for Development & Disability Autism Center at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center
• Presbyterian Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  

The theme is “The Blues Brothers” and is scheduled for Saturday July 26, 2008 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. The buffet dinner in the Festival Greens features delicious entrees and accompanying dishes. A lively auction will be held at 8:00 p.m. and will be followed by a dinner show starring The Blues Brothers Revival Band.

Dress options for the evening include either formal or Blues Brother Attire. Sunglasses are almost mandatory and fedoras are expected to abound.  If you would like to register or need additional information, please call 311.

The Details

When: Saturday, July 26, 2008

Where: Rio Grande Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Avenue NW

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Wells Street Reception: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., BioPark Patio
Chicago style hors d'oeuvres with music and entertainment by Quartermoon

Hey, Bartender! Tasting: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Spanish Moorish Gardens
Sip fine bourbon and tequila to the soothing sounds fo rhythm and blues

Expressway to Your Heart Gala Dinner: 7:30 p.m., Festival Greens
Windy City Buffet

Live Auction: "We're on a mission" 8:00 p.m.

Dinner Show: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Shake a Tail Feather (Dance, that is.) Featuring the Blues Brothers Revival Band

Attire: Blues Brothers Theme or formal attire

Donation: Table of 8 for $1,250.00, or Individual Seat for $175.00