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The contest is over. Long live the contest!

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The Shop Tart loves a giveaway and this is the best time of year for that sort of thing, plenty of events and plenty of love. The Chocolatology tickets have been bestowed. (And if you didn’t win, you can still go!) And…we have another giveaway! Epworth Children’s Home is an incredible place for children. Want to tear up a little? Check out this interview on WACH Fox with someone who knows.

(And if you’d like to see the long version, here it is. And it’s totally worth watching.)

The Friends of Epworth are hosting their very first gala this year, and it’s going to be a blast.

Friends of Epworth.

The Picture Perfect Gala will be held on February 15th at Leaside and will feature delicious food by Southern Way Catering, plenty of open bar action, and music by party favorite Tokyo Joe! (They know their Elton John like nobody’s business.)

And guess what. You can enjoy the heck out of the music, food, and open bar, because there is no auction. (The Shop Tart knows at least a few of you are cheering over that one. There can be some great deals, but an auction can really take you off the dance floor.) But let’s say you would like to give a little more to this great cause. Well, here’s your chance. From the Friends of Epworth:

“There is no silent auction, or live auction for that matter. Instead, by making a minimum $25 donation or $40 donation as a couple, you will be given a wrist band that allows you unlimited access into our Dream Making Photo Stations and a chance to win one of three grand prizes drawn throughout the evening. All photos will be available for free online after the gala. Frames will also be available for an additional donation. Professional photographers and elaborate Photo Stations will promise to make dressing up fun and memorable, while providing the means necessary to provide exceptional care to the children who call Epworth home.”

How fun is that? So fun.

Epworth.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $125 for a couple. (This is where the Shop Tart should remind you that the other half of your couple doesn’t have to be the parent of your children, the love of your life, or your prom date. It could be your mom, a friend, or your favorite cousin. Or anyone else.) Or you could win a pair of tickets! How do you do it? Well, you know the drill by now. Leave a comment below — any comment will do. A lucky winner will get two tickets. The winner will be chosen on Valentine’s Day in the afternoon. Ready, set, go!

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22 Responses to “The contest is over. Long live the contest!”

  1. Robyn on February 6th, 2013 11:28 pm

    Please, please pick me… I would love to go!

  2. ML on February 7th, 2013 8:32 am

    The folks at Epworth are simply amazing! Thank you so much for supporting them!

  3. Rebecca on February 7th, 2013 8:44 am

    Have a friend that needs cheering up and a gala would be perfect!

  4. Andrea on February 7th, 2013 8:56 am

    I would Love Love LOVE to go to the gala!!!

  5. Stephanie on February 7th, 2013 9:12 am

    Would love to go to this and support the children of Epworth!

  6. Parke on February 7th, 2013 9:17 am

    Sounds like a great event!

  7. Whitney on February 7th, 2013 9:43 am

    I would love to win these – have volunteered at Epworth and it’s such a special place, but I can’t bring myself to pay $125 for a party.

  8. Savannah on February 7th, 2013 9:43 am

    Yes, YES!! Because there’s no better excuse to get gussied up and celebrate than to support Epworth!

  9. charles on February 7th, 2013 9:59 am

    Would love to win these tickets.

  10. Rachel on February 7th, 2013 10:20 am

    Sounds like a wonderful event and I love the twist on the fundraising part of the evening. Would love to go and support such a fantastic organization!

  11. Page on February 7th, 2013 10:39 am

    Would love to support this GREAT cause!!

  12. PB on February 7th, 2013 10:43 am

    Epworth does fantastic work and Tokyo Joe always delivers a great time- We would LOVE to come out and support this cause- Please pick us!!!

  13. Linda on February 7th, 2013 12:48 pm

    This looks amazing!

  14. Melissa on February 7th, 2013 1:23 pm

    Sounds like a great evening–and an even better excuse to buy a new dress!

  15. Megan on February 7th, 2013 4:17 pm

    What a wonderful cause.

  16. Becky Scott on February 7th, 2013 4:29 pm

    This Momma sure would love a night out- sounds great!

  17. Jenny on February 7th, 2013 8:37 pm

    I would love to win tickets to what sounds like a fabulously fun event for a great cause!!

  18. Abbey on February 7th, 2013 9:17 pm

    Would love to attend and support a great cause! :)

  19. laura on February 8th, 2013 6:58 am

    I have been coveting these tickets. I would LOVE to win a pair!

  20. Cristina on February 14th, 2013 9:24 am

    This is great! Happy Valentine’s Day!

  21. amanda on February 14th, 2013 10:27 am

    what a great event! i would love to go!!

  22. Anna on February 14th, 2013 11:16 am

    What a great cause! I would love to go!

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