The Salon Party – an annual benefit

Saturday, May 16, 2009

• 7:00 – 10:30pm
• The Penthouses at 721 Morrison
• 721 Governor Morrison Street

Featuring Wines, Cheeses, Hors d’ouevres and Sweets by leading Charlotte chef, Gabriele Grigolon and performances by Calin Lupanu, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster and Bjorn Ranheim, Colorado Music Festival Principal cellist and St. Louis Symphony member.

Tickets are $150.00 each. To purchase call (704) 335.0009

Proceeds from this event help fun 18 free chamber music concerts available to all members of our community and Charlotte Chamber Music’s operating budget – including fees for the many talented musicians who perform in nearly 30 concerts annually.

YOUR HOSTS

This year’s event is hosted by Kathy and Frank Bragg. Frank Bragg is the owner of Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc., which has provided Wealth Management services to to individuals, families, and institutions for over thirty years.

The Charlotte Observer described Bragg Financial Advisors as a “small company with a big heart.”  Bragg Financial Advisors and its principals have a long tradition of contributing time and money to make this a better community. 

In January 2009, they were the recipient of the prestigious Spirit Award.  Spirit Awards were created in 1986 to honor community members whose contributions of time, talent or resources have significantly enhanced the relevance and vitality of the arts community in Charlotte/Mecklenburg and the surrounding area.

The Evening   7:00 – 10:30 pm

 7:00 pm  Prosecco with dried fruits and international cheeses
 7:45 pm  Performance One
 8:15 pm  Italian Red and White Wines with heavy hors d’oeuvres
 9:15 pm  Performance Two
 9:45 pm  Desserts and Coffee

About Charlotte Chamber Music

CHARLOTTE CHAMBER MUSIC IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION established in 1997 to perform outstanding chamber music for the community, mostly for free and as a way to support the region’s leading professional musicians. 

The 501(c)(3) organization is completely supported by generous individuals, business sponsors and a competitive grant from the Arts & Science Council.