Friday, June 13, 2008
Lander University
President’s Home
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sponsor:

Associate Sponsors:  Budweiser of Greenville

      The Rental Center

The Gala in the Garden is back by popular demand is slated to kick-off this year’s Festival in style. Lander University President, Dan Ball, and his wife Marjorie are the hosts for this event. Attendees will enjoy live music from the Hebe Jeebees, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction as well as a wine tasting.

The silent auction will feature beautiful garden creations designed by our local Greenwood community. You will not want to miss the opportunity to see and bid on these one of a kind garden accents.

Guests won’t leave the event empty-handed. Everyone will receive a bottle of wine and a wine glass to be used throughout the tasting. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Arts Council (864) 388-7800, the Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce (864) 223-8411, and Uptown Bath & Kitchen (864) 229-1220.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be hosted in the Lander University Cultural Center.

Silent Auction Sponsors: Briarpatch on 34, Doris’s Greenhouse, Emerald Lawn & Garden Center, Greenwood County Co-Op, Greenwood Nursery, Hobby & Garden Center, House of Colors, Inc., Jackson & Perkins, Lakelands Nursery, Little Pigs Barbecue & Catering, Park Seed Company, Sharp Facets Gallery, Strickland’s Lawn & Landscaping, The Floral Case, “Uptown” Bath & Kitchen, Wyatt Farms.

Honorary Chair: Marjorie Ball

Event Chair: Kathryn Smith

Committee: Lander Adams, Kevin Coursey, Debbie Dill, Menke Harvin, Jill Lawrence, Heather Todd, Cindy Rockwell, and Keith Williams