WHAT: A fundraiser benefiting the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University will celebrate the Museum’s largest permanent collection, the art of the Ancient Americas, and support educational programs and special exhibitions. An evening of music, sumptuous food provided by Atlanta’s most popular caterers, and a silent auction is planned. Guests will be asked to vote for their favorite art object representing a significant idol from the ancient Americas; those who voted for the winning idol will be included in a drawing for a fabulous prize.
WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Cocktail buffet, silent auction and dancing: 7:00pm-11:00pm
WHERE: Michael C. Carlos Museum. 571 South Kilgo Circle. Atlanta, Georgia
Parking: Fishburne Deck
CONTACT: Aimee Nix, Michael C. Carlos Museum
Office: 404-727-2115
SPONSORS: AirTran, The Coca-Cola Company, Lindsay Denman, Hilton Hotels, National Distributing Company
TICKETS: $50 per ticket for Carlos Museum Members, $65 per ticket for Emory University Alumni, $75 per ticket for General Admission
REGISTER: www.alumni.emory.edu/bacchanal | 404-727-2623
The Carlos Museum's collection of art of the ancient Americas consists of more than 2,300 pieces, representing Mesoamerica, Central America, and the Andes. Founded in 1919, the Michael C. Carlos Museum has long been dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art and artifacts from antiquity to the present. The museum provides unique opportunities for education and enrichment in the community.
Co-chairs Emily Amy and Dirk Brown along with the 16th annual Bacchanal Committee are organizing Bacchanal 2009.
SAVE THE DATE: Michael C. Carlos Museum’s signature fundraiser, Veneralia, will be held on February 27, 2007.
