FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mid-Century Meets Modern at the
47th Annual Crocker Ball on December 1

Construction moves Ball offsite to
Aerospace Museum of California

September 25, 2007 – Sacramento, Calif. – Sacramento’s premier black-tie gala moves offsite this year due to construction at the Crocker Art Museum. The Crocker Ball will kick off the holiday season at the Aerospace Museum of California on Saturday, December 1, at 6 p.m. The unique venue inspired this year’s theme: “Fly me to the Moon!” combining mid-century elegance with contemporary glamour.

Amid airplanes and rockets, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception at a 360 degree bar and dine on an exquisitely prepared four-course meal. The Black Market Jazz Orchestra will have guests dancing into the night to big band standards and classic party tunes. Kelly Brothers will lead the evening’s festivities as emcee.

“The Crocker Ball is an extraordinary evening that epitomizes the elegance of the Crocker while supporting the Museum’s wonderful education programs,” said Joyce Raley Teel, Co-Sponsor of this year’s ball with her husband, Jim Teel, and Bank of America.

Four high-end auction items up for bid include a 2008 Mini Cooper, the stunning “La Strada” diamond timepiece by Chopard, an Ermenegildo Zegna ensemble and customized trip to New York City, and a private catered dinner for 10 from Paula Le Duc Fine Catering. These incredible items are made possible by donations from the Niello Company, Hamilton Jewelers, Ralph Lauren Sacramento – a division of Julius, Russ Solomon and Paula Le Duc Fine Catering.

The Crocker Art Museum was founded in 1885 and continues as the leading art institution for the California Capital Region and Central Valley. The Museum offers a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of California, European and Asian artworks. The Crocker is located at 216 O Street in downtown Sacramento. Museum hours are 10 AM–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday; Thursday until 9 p.m. For more information on exhibits and events call (916) 264-5423 or visit crockerartmuseum.org.

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Media Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti
Media: (916) 264-1963
Mobile : (916) 213-9402
Public: (916) 264-5423
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.crockerartmuseum.org

2007 Press Releases

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10.12.07
Crocker Receives $325,000 Grant from Irvine Foundation

09.25.07
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09.25.07
Crocker Holiday Art & Craft Festival November 23-25 Moves to New Location at Scottish Rite Center

09.25.07
36th Annual Antiques Show & Sale October 26-28

09.25.07
Neo-Crocker: A Modern Culture Party Celebrates Crocker Past, Future

09.04.07
Crocker's Mobile Museum
Brings Art to Students

08.29.07
Crocker Art Book Fair September 8

07.26.07
Crocker Art Museum Breaks Ground on 125,000 Square-Foot Expansion

06.25.07
America’s Most Celebrated Folk Artist Comes to the Crocker

06.06.07
Rediscover a Sacramento Treasure

06.04.07
Lead Donors to Crocker Expansion Project Announced

05.03.07
Find Love Fast at the Crocker

05.01.07
New Grant Brings Crocker's Education Programs to San Joaquin, Solano & Yolo Counties

03.20.07
Premier Ceramist's Work Joins the Crocker, Featured in Special Exhibit

03.20.07
New Works in Crocker Collection Examine Human Form and Its Condition

02.14.07
Rocklin Residents Enjoy Ansel Adams Photographs for Free
on April 22

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