Artopia - Fine Arts & Helping Others - SS

We were proud to support our sister Perry (Beta Eta, FSU) the Development Director for Big Bend Cares during her signature event:

ARTOPIA

What is Artopia? (from the website):
Now in its 13th year, Artopia is a charity art fundraising event that benefits Big Bend Cares. Local and regional artists donate their artwork for this event, which includes a few signed and numbered limited editions.

Before the volunteers started work! (left to right)


Marc (Brother of Hermes), Britain (Beta Eta, FSU), Chris (Delta Chi), Amy (Zeta Upsilon, Case), Kate (Beta Eta, collegiate Panhellenic Delegate)

Chris (Delta Chi) and Kate (Beta Eta, collegiate Panhellenic Delegate) showing a piece of art during the live auction.

Amy, Britain, Chris and Kate also worked the silent auction, Marc and Jenn worked the live auction, and we all served cake.





As always, the ETE president and social media guru Amy blogged about the event:http://365thruamyseyes.blogspot.com/2011/06/artopia-recap.html

As did the 2009 Young Alumna and Beta Eta's chapter advisor, our buddy Britain:http://www.simplysoutherngirl.com/2011/06/artopia-great-art-for-great-cause.html

More Ways to Support Sisters!

The Friends of the Leon County Public Library Treasurer, Laura (BH, FSU), invites us to the 2011 Author Event February 2nd at 8pm featuring Christopher Buckley, author ofLosing Mum and Pup, Thank You for Smoking, and Boomsday. For $50 General Seating Tickets, call (850) 915-1670 or order online at www.leoncountyfl.gov/library and learn more about them on facebook!

Big Bend Cares Director of Development Perry (BH, FSU) shared a great opportunity: 

BIG BEND CARES is proud to serve up a yearly tradition: "An Evening With Friends." Throughout the month of February, you can organize and host a dinner or cocktail party to raise funds to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money you raise also will help to provide resources for HIV/AIDS prevention and education efforts in the Big Bend. Learn more and see all the great party planning resources at http://www.bigbendcares.org/evening11/index.shtml

Educator and art lover, Connie (BH, FSU), want us all to know about a first-class exhibit that she's helped with quite a bit: Baroque paintings from the Brera Museum in Milan, Italy will debut at the Brogan Museum on March 18 with a big celebration at the 2011 Wine Festival. http://www.thefloridawinefestival.com Learn more on their facebook page.

For the first time in history, Pinacoteca di Brera, one of the most prestigious museums in Italy, will lend fifty masterpieces from the 16th and 17th centuries to another museum.  This unique collection will debut, outside of the usual international circuit, at The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science in Tallahassee, Florida.  BAROQUE PAINTING IN LOMBARDY FROM THE PINACOTECA DI BRERA is an exclusive exhibition created by the genius of renowned artists such as Vincenzo Campi, Nuvolone, Daniele Crespi,  Sofonisba Anguissola (the first internationally recognized female artist), and many others who embody the signature traits of Baroque Painting.The effort behind this operation is immense, but it is with great pride that The Brogan Museum has devoted its resources into organizing this exhibition, making these treasures accessible to students, art lovers, and the general public in a region that does not normally enjoy initiatives of this caliber. http://www.baroquepaintings.org/

In addition to collecting items for Whale of a Sale, please contact Lauren (BH, FSU) if you have dresses to donate for Junior League's Operation Prom Dress. Lauren says, "I can pick up all of these items to save someone time/goodwill trips" Reach her at lauren_aukeman at yahoo dot com.

Alpha Chi Altruisms - Feb 25th-27th - FOUR events! - SS

Supporting Sisters in their philanthropic endeavors: a key focus of Epsilon Tau Epsilon

The weekend of February 25th - 27th will provide us ample opportunities. Buy your tickets today!


Feb 25-26 - Friday night and Saturday - Many of our sisters are members of Alpha Chi Omega and Junior League. They will work and attend the Annual Whale of a Sale event. Please contact Lauren if you have items to contribute, lauren_aukemanATyahooDOTcom

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Feb 26 - Saturday night - Support local musicians, MacDowell Month AND our Sisters by attending the
Stubbs Educational Foundation Mardi Gras Masked Ball

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Feb 26 - Saturday night - Conclude a month of "An Evening with Friends" to benefit Big Bend Cares by enjoying a Dessert and Coffee Reception from 9 - 10:30 p.m. The dessert reception is free for anyone who attended your "An Evening With Friends" party.

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Feb 27 - Sunday night - 26th Annual Chef's Sampler benefiting Children's Home Society
In a word: YUMMY. This event is fun, and you will run into lots of people you know.

Artopia for Big Bend Cares - SS

SAVE THE DATE! The 12th Annual Artopia Art Auction, Artopia 2010—Moving to the Museum!, will be held Saturday, June 26! This year's event will, for the very first time, be held at the Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science! Please join us for a very special evening of art, fun and fellowship!

We share this as part of our mission to Support Sisters. We're so very proud to know Perry (Beta Eta, FSU) makes a difference through her work at Big Bend Cares!

"Big Bend Cares provides education and comprehensive support to people infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS."