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2010–2011 Events 
Black and White Ball Saturday, October 2, 2010 7 – 11 p.m. Grain Exchange Adams Studio 301 W. 1st Street, Suite 800 Live music—North Shore Combo Hearty Hors d’oeurves—thanks to The Pickwick Vodka & Wine Bar—provided by George’s Liquor It’s the little ball with a LOT of fun! Put on your best black or white duds, dance to live music (or just watch), eat luscious food, strut around in the parade of hats and maybe win a prize, and in the auction bid on great merchandise and one-of-a-kind opportunities. “Not to be missed, this event is one of the highlights of the Duluth party scene.” —Duluth-Superior Magazine Tickets: $60 per person Order by phone: 218-529-3742 Buy at the Ballet office, 301 W. First St., 8th floor, or at the door 
Proceeds benefit the Ballet. Black and White Ball sponsored by: 
Sugar Plum FairSunday November 7, 2010 2 – 4 p.m. Ballet’s Adams Studio 8th floor Board of Trade Building 301 W. First St. Duluth Kick off The Nutcracker season with this wonderful afternoon of savoring desserts from The Exchange, bidding on beautiful ballet items and nutcracker decorations, and enjoying presentations by Creative Dance and Ballet III — VII students. Ballet, shopping, and chocolate—life doesn’t get much better than this. All proceeds benefit financial aid to qualifying students at the School of the Minnesota Ballet. Fifth Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Fregeau Auditorium, Marshall School 1215 Rice Lake Rd., Duluth Northland celebs pair with Minnesota Ballet company dancers in this for-fun competition that has the whole Twin Ports speculating and the audience voting for the winning couple. Celebs rehearse for weeks their ballroom style from elegant waltz to visceral tango to jumpin’ jive. And while the votes are counted, the Minnesota Ballet presents a lively mini performance. Results of Fourth Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge February 11, 2010 
Made possible in part by:American Transmission Company 
Eric HuieMaster Stylist, A Touch of Plasch Audience Winner & Judges’ Choice Laura Langemo Morning Anchor, Northland’s NewsCenter Best Authenticity Roger Reinert Minnesota State Representative, District 7B Most Creative 
Larry JohnsonPresident/CEO, North Shore Bank of Commerce Most Entertaining Tara Alfonsi Executive Director, Northshore Inline Marathon Highest Level of Difficulty Jana Hollingsworth Reporter, News Tribune Most Dramatic Ryan Kern President, Duluth Air Show Best Stage Presence Melissa Kadlec Executive Director, Duluth Sister Cities Most Elegant Abe Curran Actor; Teacher, Summit School Most Enthusiastic 
Dan HawkinSergeant, Superior Police Department Most Romantic Sheila Sutton Operations Manager, Fitger’s Brewhouse Brewery and Grille Best Use of Rhythm Morgana Davis Assistant Buyer, Maurices Most Interpretive  Wine & Cheese Thursday, April 14, 2011 5:30 – 8 p.m. Depot Great Hall Sponsor: Keyport Liquor Chose from dozens of fine wines and select micro-brewed beers to sip. Sample delicious light hors d’oeuvres provided by some of the Northland’s finest restaurants: Bid on great merchandise, fun opportunities, one-of-a-kind gift baskets, and a spot in the 2012 Celebrity Dance Challenge! All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Ballet.  
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| Minnesota Ballet 301 West First Street, Suite 800, Duluth, MN 55802 |
218 / 529-3742 fax: 218 / 529-3744 info@minnesotaballet.org |