Saturday, May 10, 2025
VIP Hour: 5:30–6:30 PM
Main Event: 6:30–10 PM
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Open bar and delicious delights
1940s attire suggested
Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, walk into the Athenaeum’s Talk of the Town: Casablanca, Annual Benefit Celebration.
Dance and swing the night away to the sounds of live big band music. Wander through the halls of dazzling art collected by the Athenaeum over the decades. And as you wander, nibble on delicious delicacies or sip on a bourbon worthy of Rick’s Café Américain.
Our VIPs will be invited to arrive early and walk the red carpet in style. Each VIP will receive the movie star treatment with exclusive champagne, cocktails, and delicacies. VIPs will also get a first look at the variety of exciting silent auction offerings.
Hors d'oeuvres and buffet dinner will be provided by Pronto Catering by Giuseppe.
VIP Tickets: $1,000
Includes:
Early Entry
Champagne Bar Reception
$800 is tax-deductible
General Tickets: $250
Includes:
Entry into The Talk of the Town event
Food and open bar included
$50 is tax-deductible
The Athenaeum is a non-profit 501(3)C organization. Please respond by April 25, 2025 at 12 midnight. For questions or additional information, please contact Dave Eassa at (858) 454-5872 or deassa@ljathenaeum.org.
This event will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of the event.