The Event & Music

November 19, 2011
7:00pm – 2:00am
The Graves | 601 Hotel

The Butterball Party

The Butterball Party is an epic evening of unapologetic enjoyment, fueled by a desire to raise funds that positively impact the lives of those in need. As the hottest event in the Twin Cities dedicated to serving the underserved, The Butterball Party is proud to benefit Open Arms of Minnesota.

This year, nearly 1200 community-minded individuals will unite in an evening of social revelry for this most noble cause. The Butterball Party 2011 is slated to surpass the $100,000 raised in 2009. These funds help ensure that each year Open Arms of Minnesota can provide more than 400,000 free, nutritious meals, as well as compassion and hope, to those in the Twin Cities who suffer from life threatening illnesses.

From The Hold Steady to Soul Asylum and Brother Ali to The Suburbs, The Butterball Party has always offered an enviable opportunity to celebrate and socialize with other community-minded individuals while experiencing music in an intimate setting. This year, that trend continues with a private show by internationally renowned Semisonic and the riveting musical showman, Har Mar Superstar.

 

The Hosts

Every two-years, approximately 40 of Minnesota’s top celebrities, tastemakers, philanthropists and business leaders come together to organize a party unlike any other fundraising event in the Twin Cities. Each host invites a select group of illustrious and generous friends creating an enviable mix of diversity, energy and exclusivity.

Host Committee

• Mark Addicks and Tom Hoch
• Craig and Kris Baillie
• Tom and Michelle Bradley
• Kathy and Tim Buggy
• Jeff Burton
• Terry and Sarah Clark
• Kevin and Diane Daly
• Marty and Anne Davis
• Jennifer Eggers and
  Elliot Olson
• Darren Ennis and Sheba Cathy Fideler
• J. Marie Fieger and
  Greg Engebos
• Frank Freund
• Tina and John Gabos

• Ben and Lindsay Graves
• Mark and Penelope Greene
• Terry Haltiner
• Mary Ann and Jim Heine
• John and Amy Higgins
• Nick and Andrea Hopmann
• Ted Irgens
• Maciek and Brenda Kaminski
• Aimee and Manny Lagos
• Paul Linstroth
• Mike and Gwen Martin
• Rudy Maxa and Ana Scofield
• Tom Moudry
• Uri Neren

• Rob Perez
• Damian Petrou and
  Jaime Thompson
• Dean and Karin Philips
• Sherri Quinn and Robert Brook
• Phil Rock
• Frank and Jill Roffers
• Tom and Molly Rothstein
• Kate Rubin and Gordy Ginsberg
• Tom Schmelz
• Kevin Shores
• Frank and Jane Steck
• David Van Wyk
• Brad Von Bank and
  Kristin Pardue
• Andrew and Rishia Zimmern

The Cause

Butterball Is Proud to Support Open Arms of Minnesota

All proceeds from The Butterball Party 2011 support the wonderful work of Open Arms. By partnering as a Sponsor, VVIP, VIP or Guest at The Butterball Party 2011, you enjoy one of the best parties of the year while positively impacting the lives of critically ill people in our local community.

Founded in 1986, Open Arms is the only nonprofit organization in Minnesota that cooks and delivers free, delicious and nutritious meals to individuals living with serious and life-threatening illness, as well as their caregivers and dependent children. Open Arms brings good food, compassion, dignity and hope to people living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS and more than 65 other diseases. A volunteer network of nearly 1,500 helps prepare meals in the state-of–the-art kitchen at Open Arms’ Minneapolis headquarters and delivers them throughout the Twin Cities Area seven days a week.

Visit OpenArmsMN.org to learn more

The Sponsors

Thanks to our generous sponsors

There are several levels of sponsorship available to support this amazing cause while engaging a fantastic demographic. Please contact Varda Nauen via email or call 952-221-2273 to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.

Major Sponsors

Sponsor

Raffle	Spirit	Marketing

In-Kind

Tickets

11/18 UPDATE: ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CEASED. REMAINING TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. 

This year we are offering Butterball tickets at three fabulous levels:

$100 Main Ticket
$200 VIP Party Ticket
$500 VVIP Party Ticket

Click here for ticket details and to purchase !

Auction

ONLINE AUCTION, LIVE 15 DAYS ONLY: NOVEMBER 1 – 15

We’ve got a fantastic array of auction items that are available for 15 days only. Bid on the chance to savor an exclusive $300 bottle of champagne, spend spring break skiing in Colorado, dine with celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern and more!

BID NOW>> 

AUCTION FAQs:

 How does an online auction work?
Instructions on how to submit your bid are included at the bottom of each item description. Once you bid on an item, be sure to check the “Notify me” box. You’ll receive an e-mail each time a new bid is posted, so you can continue bidding until you win!

When does the bidding end?
The auction will close at 1 p.m. on November 15 — and the highest bidders win! We will contact winners to coordinate payment and delivery.

Our advice? Bid early and often!

Raffle

Made possible by a generous grant from the Walser Foundation
A 2012 Walser Hyundai Veloster valued at $21,600.

Tickets $100 each, limited to only 500 entries

Don’t miss this opportunity to support Open Arms while vying for the chance to drive away in a new 2012 Walser Hyundai Veloster! Strategically engineered to deliver a superior driving experience and connectivity 24/7, the entirely new-to-market Veloster offers a decadent combination of aggressive design and sublimely modern style.

To purchase raffle tickets, contact Open Arms at 612-872-1152, The drawing will be held at The Butterball Party, November 19, 2011. Need not be present to win.

Automobile tax, title and license included. Winner is responsible for any and all other potential fees and taxes and is encouraged to consult his or her personal tax advisor.

The Walser Automotive Group donates 5% of pre-tax earnings to Twin Cities non-profit organizations through the Walser Foundation. Every year, the Foundation provides cash grants to organizations that strengthen communities through the support of families, women and children. To learn more about the Walser Foundation, please visit walserfoundation.org.

The Walser Automotive Group is a proud member of the Minnesota Keystone Program™.