WYES to Host Annual Gala – The Worlds of Hemingway Presented by Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust

UnknownNEW ORLEANS (press release) – Inspired by the recent Ken Burns documentary on Ernest Hemingway that aired nationally on PBS, WYES invites guests to attend its annual gala, named after the American novelist and sportsman — THE WORLDS OF HEMINGWAY PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media located at 916 Navarre Ave. in New Orleans. 

The Patron Party begins at 6:30 p.m., tickets are $500 per person. The Gala begins at 8:00 p.m., tickets are $200 per person. Junior prices are available for ages ages 21-40. All event tickets include ample free parking, food and cocktails. Tickets can be purchased online at wyes.org/events or by calling 504-486-5511 during normal business hours.
Guests are encouraged to wear Hemingway inspired attire or cocktail attire while enjoying delectable cuisine by CELEBRATE! Catered Events by Windsor Court and entertainment by The Boogie Men thanks to LCI Workers’ Comp. Libations provided by Sazerac Company and Crescent Crown Distributing. Wines provided by Bizou Wines. 
The gala event co-chairs are Amanda and Ryan Berger, Jennifer and Fred Heebe, and Lori and Bobby Savoie.

This year’s online auction sponsored by The Orpheum boasts more than 100 items, including amazing travel and sporting adventures — fishing in Key West, fly fishing in Jackson Hole, big game fishing in Belize, white water rafting, golfing and more. Enjoy stays at luxury resorts in Hilton Head, Sedona, Cabo. Bid on bourbon tours, wine trips, staycations and a fabulous array of home furnishings, accessories and gift certificates to local restaurants and boutiques, plus much more! A link to see the items, register and bid can be found beginning September 23rd at wyes.org/events.

WYES, the gala co-chairs and committee would like to thank our incredible sponsors and patrons. This evening benefiting WYES would not be possible without their support. Special thanks to the event’s presenting sponsor Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust. Many thanks to the gala committee and event patrons. For a complete list of sponsors, visit wyes.org.

WYES will remain in compliance with city, state and CDC recommendations.

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