My husband, my closest friend and several other people are the featured artists at an upcoming art show fundraiser which will benefit a Haitian orphanage. The restaurant owner hosting the affair is one of six daughters of the woman who started the restaurant. Her sister is my closest friend and a very fine artist in her own right. My husband...well, you've seen his work. (it's good!)
The evening promises to be a lot of fun and will hopefully raise a decent amount of money, 100% of which goes to the charity. For $30, you enjoy delicious tapas and martinis made with Van Gogh Vodka, entertainment and art. There will be an auction for the work on display.
I like the way they are going about this. It's fun, intimate and extremely generous because everything served will be donated. Right now, during a downturn in the economy, getting creative when you fund raise is the only way to go.