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Guess Who's coming to Dinner? The Houses

If you think they're magnificent from the outside, just wait till you step through the front door. Our 2009 hosts graciously welcome you into their homes for a truly unique fundraising event. Make your reservation online today or charge by phone at (919) 839-1498 x 207. All dinners start at 7:00 in the evening.

Total: 200OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009

7 - 10 pm
Studio 123, 123 Seaboard Avenue, Raleigh 27604
No image found.Join us for another year of fun and famous friends! You will be treated to an evening of mouth-watering food and drinks as you mingle with the artists, storytellers, dancers and performers who bring the arts to life for our children in the Wake County Schools.
Cost per ticket: $50.00

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Total: Sold OutSANDRA & CHRIS COUGHLIN
Sponsor: Williams Mullen
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

803 Holt Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
No image found.Sandra and Chris spent years lovingly restoring this Hayes Barton beauty to its original 1925 grandeur. Experience the seamless integration of the old and the new. Sumptuous Italian delicacies and wine will be the fare for the evening amidst an eclectic collection of art to interest even the most discerning eye.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutTRISH & JOHN HEALY
Sponsor: Highwoods Properties
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

601 N. Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
No image found.The past meets the future in the historic “Stronach House,” built in 1876 and restored in 2006 by the Healys. Their collection of contemporary art is rivaled only by the 12-foot ceilings and magnificent moldings. Expect the unexpected…..whether you are in the parlor, wine cellar, or the lovely Charleston garden.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutDONNA & PETER HEFFRING
Sponsor: Candace Covington-Olander & Michael Olander
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

8423 Bournemouth Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
No image found.Beginning with a prelude of blini and iced vodka, this North Raleigh home will provide the perfect setting for an evening of Old World ambience. A dinner of Central European inspired flavors accompanied by fine wines from Peter and Donna’s wine cellar and special dessert finale will conclude in the music room with after-dinner drinks and samovar.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutPICKETT & BOB GUTHRIE
Sponsor: Capitol Broadcasting Company
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

1904 Banbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
No image found.The Guthries' longtime friend Arthur Gordon brings his award-winning Irregardless Café straight to your table. Come join a lively celebration of community while savoring Gordon’s famous paella and all the trimmings amongst notable pieces of North Carolina art. You’ll learn a little more about the artists in our own backyards through the treasures Pickett and Bob have gathered over the years.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: 16ELAINE SANDMAN/JUNE & TOM ROBERG

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

8733 Cypress Club Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
No image found.Our hosts invite you to visit Raleigh’s newest landmark for an evening of down home fun. Casual chic is the theme as guests will be treated to gourmet grilling and Elaine’s colorful collection of whimsical art. Be ready to kick back your heels as this promises to be a night full of pizazz!
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutHILLER SPIRES & TOM LEE
Sponsor: Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

2205 Beechridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
No image found.Come experience an unexpected contemporary home nestled among the traditional in Raleigh’s Five Points neighborhood. The bright, modern décor is a perfect backdrop for a dinner featuring contemporary culinary delights. Sommelier Justin Tilley of Herons at The Umstead will make the evening even more memorable for wine enthusiasts.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutANNETTE & FRED ANDERSON/JOHN C. SANDERS
Sponsor: CAPTRUST Financial/Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009

100 Perquimans Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
No image found.Raleigh's history blends flawlessly with 21st-century restoration in this 1950s home. Original bricks and beams salvaged from Trinity College and Edenton Street Methodist Church and an exquisite collection of European antiques set the tone for an Old World experience. Join Annette and Fred in the English garden for cocktails, followed by dinner in Fred’s special garage--transformed for an evening of fine dining--and move into the keeping room for a special dessert with a surprise twist. This 5-star, progressive dinner is not to be missed.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutMARTHA & HUGH LITTLE
Sponsor: SunTrust Bank
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009

209 Versailles Drive, Cary, NC 27511
No image found.Martha and Hugh invite you to wrap yourself in the warmth and comfort of their beautiful home in lovely MacGregor West. Enjoy a seasonal menu featuring fresh local flavors and hosts who offer generous, casual southern hospitality.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutMARY & MIKE PATTERSON
Sponsor: CapStone Bank
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009

3328 Granville Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
No image found.A kitchen to die for. But tonight, Vivace Chef Ian Sullivan transforms it into a bustling Italian eatery as he prepares a feast for the ages. Mingle with a cocktail overlooking the pool. Sample a world class lineup of wines. And soak in the hospitality of the Patterson’s in their elegant Georgian home.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutSUE & CHUCK RECORR
Sponsor: Progress Energy
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009

RBC Plaza, 301 Fayetteville Street, #2701, Raleigh, NC 27601
No image found.Enjoy a true urban dining experience 27 stories above Fayetteville Street. The ReCorrs open their beautiful city condominium atop downtown Raleigh’s newest tower and plan an evening of Northern Italian cuisine. Enjoy dinner served on a poolside patio overlooking Memorial Auditorium and get a birds-eye view of Raleigh’s new nightlife and ever-changing skyline.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: 20CYDNEY DAVIS-ENGLISH & WARREN ENGLISH
Sponsor: United Arts Council Board
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009

12845 Riverdance Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
No image found.Located just a short drive but a world away, Cydney and Warren invite you to enjoy a fabulous evening in their custom built farm house. Get an insider’s look into these award-winning floral designers casual yet sophisticated entertaining style in a delightfully serene setting.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutIRENE & ERIC GREEN
Sponsor: Quintiles
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009

113 Bathgate Lane, Cary, NC 27513
No image found.Dig out your passports and punch your tickets for an evening in Irene’s Old World Russian homeland. Sample exquisite vodkas, champagnes, and caviar and let your hosts share their first-hand experiences of the rich cultural, musical, and culinary history of Russia. Make sure you save room for Chef Natalia’s dinner; you won’t want to miss the tastes she’s learned to create in Russia’s finest kitchens.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutNATALIE & JIM HYLER
Sponsor: KDI Capital Partners/Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009

2820 Glenwood Gardens #101, Raleigh, NC 27608
No image found.Sounds of music will fill the Hyler home for a delightfully intimate evening. The stage will be set for a New Orleans night in a sophisticated, yet comfortable setting. Enjoy cocktails before ascending to their private den for a family style Cajun feast complete with gumbo and po’ boys.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: Sold OutDENA & CHARLIE SILVER
Sponsor: BlueCross BlueShield of NC
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009

Midway Plantation
Knightdale, NC 27545
No image found.Moved and restored in 2006, this plantation home built in 1848 was featured in an acclaimed documentary, "Moving Midway." Dena and Charlie invite you to appreciate the history and heritage of this remarkable homestead and its five original outbuildings.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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Total: 16ANN & WILLIS SMITH
Sponsor: Drucker & Falk/Nancy & Verle Klein
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009

604 Scotland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
No image found.Step back in time to the golden era of train travel. The Smith’s family collection of railroad history will allow guests to enjoy a private “dining car” experience – complete with vintage railroad china and an elegant, authentic menu. Train whistles and pillows are optional.
Cost per ticket: $175.00

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All dinners start at 7:00 in the evening.

Fair market value of each dinner is $60. Anything over that amount is eligible for charitable tax deduction. A letter confirming your donation to United Arts will be mailed to you after the event. Ticket sales are final and may not be exchanged
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