SOIREE!

Howard County Tourism’s Annual Fundraiser
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008, 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
The Historic Belmont Conference Center – Elkridge, Maryland

An evening on the French Riviera at the beautiful Belmont Conference Center featuring samplings from Howard County’s best Restaurants, stellar live and silent auction, and the immensely popular Dancing with Howard County’s Dazzling Stars!

Ten percent of event proceeds will be donated to the Hospitality programs at Howard Community College.

Tickets $75.00 in advance, $80.00 at the Door
ALL NEW! (4) Ticket package price: $250.00
Each ticket accompanied by a twenty-five dollar Gift Certificate for the Elkridge Furnace Inn.

To purchase tickets click here for order form.

For more information contact:

Amanda Hof
410-313-1904

DANCING WITH HOWARD COUNTY’S DAZZLING STARS
2009 CONTESTANTS:

Damon Foreman & Mary Ellen Baker
Presented by Jordan’s Steakhouse and AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar

John Bouman and Mary Jo Brenner
Presented by Howard Community College

Maggie J & Nesbitt Brown
Presented by Turf Valley Resort and Toby's Dinner Theatre

Mo & Barb Dutterer
Presented by Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel

Michael & Karen Schonfeld
Presented by M&T Bank

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Alexandra’s Restaurant, Turf Valley Resort
Cacao Lane
The Crab Shanty
Ellicott Mills Brewing Company
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Culinary Arts Program, Howard Community College
Iron Bridge Wine Company
Jordan’s Steakhouse
The King's Contrivance Restaurant
o.Z. Chophouse
Ram's Head Tavern, Savage Mill
Sarah & Desmond's Gourmet Bakery & Vegetarian Café
Sweet. a bakery & café
Tersiguels French Country Restaurant
The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant
Trapeze
Victoria's Gastro Pub
Waterside Restaurant, Columbia Sheraton
Waverly Grill

AUCTION PREVIEW

October USA Custom Guitar
This one of a kind, electric guitar was custom built and designed by Tony Leicht, owner of October Guitars especially for Howard County Tourism. October USA instruments stand out among all others with their winning combination of old world craftsmanship and cutting edge design. This high-end instrument is the discriminating players dream.

Eyre Luxury Washington D.C. Holiday Experience with Wine Trio
Enjoy the sights and lights of Washington, DC during the holidays with 24 of your family and friends on the luxurious Eyre executive coach. There's no better way to see the city decorated for the Holidays! While you are touring, enjoy a basket of gourmet food and excellent drinks also provided by Eyre.

Ocean City – Long Weekend Ocean Front Getaway at the Atlantis
Enjoy a three night, off season weekend stay on the 18th floor of the Atlantis. This incredible oceanfront property sleeps eight with three bedrooms, two baths and has breathtaking views from two private balconies.

Dinner for 6 with Special Chef's Tasting at Jordan's Steakhouse
Jordan and Ivette invite you and your guests to try something new. Experience incredible wines from various regions with a spectacular menu that promises to leave you and your guests raving.

Pearl Spa - Blue Grotto Spa Treatment & Spa Gift Basket
Pamper yourself and someone special to Pearl Spa exclusive, the Blue Grotto. This self service body treatment not only detoxifies, firms and hydrates the skin; it’s a true social experience as well! Enjoy additional services of your choice up to $100.00 and savor the experience by taking home a basket full of Pearl gift shop merchandise.

Day in the Life of Chef and Overnight at Wayside Inn
Rise early and spend the day with Chef Michel of Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant hand selecting and preparing ingredients from the market & the Tersiguel family farm. You are then entitled to an afternoon of rest. Return that evening with a companion for an unforgettable Chef's tasting dinner. Afterwards, enjoy home-away-from-home hospitality and a comfortable night's sleep at local B&B, The Wayside Inn.

Wine Dinner and Overnight Stay at Belmont Conference Center
An unforgettable overnight experience at the Historic Belmont Conference Center that includes a gourmet wine dinner for eight and four guestrooms for lodging in the Manor House.

Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Triathlon Travel Package
Columbia Triathlon Association and Howard County Tourism want to fly you to beautiful Lake Vegas to compete in the Lake Las Vegas Iron Girl Triathlon scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend in 2009. Package includes three night’s accommodations, airfare, race registration and official Iron Girl gear.

Ultimate 2009 Columbia Triathlon Package
Package includes 2009 Columbia Triathlon race registration and gear bag stuffed with official Columbia Triathlon merchandise.

Ultimate Columbia Iron Girl Package
Package includes 2009 Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon race registration and gear bag stuffed with official Columbia Iron Girl Gear merchandise.

To donate, contact: Amanda Hof

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Caméra d'Or
Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel, LTD
Howard Community College
Howard County General Hospital,
Johns Hopkins Medicine
M&T Bank
Toby's the Dinner Theatre of Columbia
Turf Valley Resort

Prix du Jury
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Jordan's Steakhouse

Prix du Scenario
Arthur Murray Dance Studios
Belmont Conference Center
The Columbia Triathlon Association, Inc.
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Faith A. Walker, LLC
Financial Systems Group, LTD
Hampton Inn Columbia
Indigo ink Digital Printing
Maryland Gift Baskets, LLC
Nightmare Graphics, Inc.
The Pearl Spa
pixel workshop
REP Stage
Town Creek Landscaping & Construction

Media Partners
Comcast
The Business Monthly
The Baltimore Examiner

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE!!