10 February 1984
I have no idea how I got roped into being involved in a fundraiser for Ballet West, Utah’s premier dance company. But there I was, on the committee responsible for organizing an event for just that purpose. I can only guess that my friend Robyn begged me nicely and promised I could stay in the background. As long as I didn’t have to solicit people for donations for the auction or cajole patrons into buying a table for the event, I was up for anything.
The fundraiser lived up to its name — it was truly An Evening of Elegance. Guests were dressed to the nines, dinner was served on fine china, the wine flowed freely, and the music was perfectly suited to the ambiance of historic Hotel Utah.
Here is some of my memorabilia from that evening … you can click any image for a more legible version.
The teaser postcard was designed to pique the curiosity of Ballet West supporters.
A pre-event article designed to give a taste of what's to come.
Tickets were not inexpensive.
This invitation insert listed a sampling of the items for auction.
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Pages from the program.
And on the auction block were ...
The post-event article in the Salt Lake Tribune identified Mui as "Doctor Erkun."
A note of thanks for a job well done.
I received one of these posters as a gift.
It was a successful evening by all accounts.
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