Come Out and Play at Tucson’s Best Party

Every year, the GIA Lounge is the one place in Tucson where you’ll find the most fun, the best party, and a guaranteed good time. Join us at Tucson’s most playful party – the GIA Lounge “Where Color Comes to Play!”

 

Annual Dinner, Auction, and Dance Party
Sponsored by the GIA Alumni Association
Friday, February 5, 2010
6:30 – 11 pm
Marriott University Park Hotel

Admission
Up to January 18, 5 pm PST:
$45 GIA Alumni and Industry Associations members
$55 Other guests

After January 18 and at the door:  
$55 for everyone

E-mail events@gia.edu or call (760) 603-4100 with any questions.

Silent and Live Auction
Also, join us for our annual silent and live auction. All auction proceeds will benefit the GIA Alumni Endowment Fund.

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  • Playground Schedule

    6:30 pmSilent auction, buffet dinner (through 9 pm), no-host cocktails and dancing (through 11 pm)
    8:00 – 8:15 pmSilent auction closes and live auction begins
    8:30 pmRichard T. Liddicoat Scholarship awards and GIA International Alumni Awards
    8:45 pm50/50 cash prize drawing
    9:15 – 10 pmAuction item pick-up
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  • Buffet Dinner Menu

    Served from 6:30 through 9 pm

    Chipotle braised short ribsRoasted fennel slaw
    Grilled salmon gorditasJicama salsa salad
    Maple smoked pork belly with dollar buns and smoked onion mayonnaise and ginger beer mustardRoasted sweet potato salad with buttermilk dressing
    Macaroni and cheese served 3 ways:
    - Vermont cheddar, lobster, and pasilla chiles
    - Manchego, duck confit, and crisp leeks
    - Mascarpone, chevre, lump crab, and piquillo peppers    		Chaucuterie display to include:
    - Speck, prosciutto, salami, and house made sausage
    - Sliced artisan breads
    - Raisins on the vine
    - House dried and cured fruit and condiments
    Assorted mini desserts and petit fours 

    *Menu items subject to change

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  • Attire

    Casual evening or business

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  • Transportation

    A shuttle from the convention center to Marriott University Park Hotel will be provided courtesy of AGTA. Please note that the last shuttle departs the convention center at 7 pm.

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Alumni Association


Phone
800-421-7250 ext. 4145
Outside North America
Call 760-603-4145

Fax
760-603-4199