MANNA FoodBank Blue Jean Ball tickets on sale

From MANA FoodBank:

FIRE & ICE: MANNA FoodBank’s 2016 Blue Jean Ball Ignite Your Passion and Chill at the 17th Annual Blue Jean Ball

Asheville, NC (May 11, 2016) – Ignite your passion to fight hunger while relaxing on the banks of the Swannanoa River at MANNA FoodBank’s 17th Annual Blue Jean Ball, Saturday, June 4th.

Don’t miss Asheville’s favorite June fling, featuring small plate grazing and desserts from a range of Asheville’s top restaurants – from Biltmore to Rosetta’s Kitchen – and dozens of wines and beers from which to choose. Get inspired by the FIRE & ICE theme and glam up to win costume prizes for Hottest, Coolest, and Best Hot and Cold Duo. Dance the night away with DJ Nigel, and the fabulous Jesse Barry and the Heat – Asheville’s own American Idol Hollywood finalist backed by nine of Asheville’s top musicians.

Take a break from the dance floor to enjoy entertainment from Christine Garvin Dance – a 10- person dance troupe whose performance is created especially for this event theme and always brings a fun surprise – and shop the stunning array of treasures in the Blue Jean Ball silent auction tent.

Tickets are $75, and are all-inclusive. This event is for ages 21 and over. Call 299-3663 or go to MANNAFoodBank.org to purchase tickets.

Culinary Sponsors:

Ambrozia
Biltmore
Bouchon/Creperie Bouchon Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village Chai Pani
The Chef’s Kitchen
Chestnut
Corner Kitchen
Echoview Farm
French Broad Chocolate Lounge GO Kitchen Ready
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Highland Lake Inn
Lobster Trap
Mountain City Coffee Roasters Old Europe
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Posana
Red Stag Grill
Rosetta’s Kitchen and Buchi Bar Tupelo Honey
Twisted Laurel
Ultimate Ice Cream

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About Dan Hesse
I grew up outside of Atlanta and moved to WNC in 2001 to attend Montreat College. After college, I worked at NewsRadio 570 WWNC as an anchor/reporter and covered Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners starting in 2004. During that time I also completed WCU's Master of Public Administration program. You can reach me at dhesse@mountainx.com.

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