This fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was
filled with festivities and fun. When guests arrived at
the Metropolitan (in costume), they were greeted by butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, which they enjoyed as they perused numerous tables displaying more than 100 silent auction items. At 8 p.m., the silent auction closed for a short time and guests were seated for a plated dinner. There was a short program after dinner, then the silent auction reopened for additional bidding and the Seville's performed dance music. At 11:15 p.m., a live auction took place, and at midnight, prizes were awarded for the best costumes. After a quick espresso from the coffee bar, the guests headed for home.

Entertainment Details
Silent auction, live auction, costume contest and dance music provided by the Sevilles.

Décor Details
Cancer Society volunteers décorated the space beautifully on a fundraiser budget! Votive candles were provided by the Metropolitan at no additional charge.

Beverage Details
Wine was served with dinner-a 1998 Zaca Mesa Chardonnay and a 1997 Hogue Cabernet-Merlot donated by D'Amico Catering. Caribou donated a late night espresso/coffee drink bar.

Menu Details
Every guest got both steak and chicken on their plate, and every other person got a different dessert. Thus spouses and guests could swap desserts or taste their neighbors', which created conversation and interaction!

Butler-passed hors d'oeuvres

• Smoked Salmon on Black Bread with Red Onion, Capers and Goat Cheese
• Phyllo Triangles with Spinach and Feta
• Duck Confit with Mango Salsa Tartlette

Plated Dinner

• Mixed Organic Greens Toasted Walnuts, Asiago Cheese and Fresh Berries in a Light Champagne Vinaigrette
• Freshly Baked Breads with Sweet Butter
• Grilled Bistecca and Breast of Chicken with Madeira Wine Sauce on Potato-Polenta Puree with Seasonal Vegetable
• Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea

Two Desserts-a different dessert was served to every other person

• White Chocolate Macadamian Nut Terrine, or, Metropolitan Ice Cream Sandwich with Marscapone

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