Thursday, January 19, 2012

Fohs Hall Ball tickets now on sale

The first-ever Fohs Hall Ball in 2001 was a big success and helped
commemorate the 75th anniversary of the building's construction.
The ninth  Fohs Hall Charity Ball will be held Feb. 18 at historic Fohs Hall in Marion. The elegant, semi-formal event feature fine dining from the Main Street Italian Grill, dancing, and music by the legendary Temple Airs of Evansville, Ind.

Tickets are on sale now for $75 per person and can be reserved by contacting Allison Evans at (270) 704-0447.  Dance only tickets can also be reserved for $25 per person.

A fund-raising auction will be held during the event. Auction items include a weekend at Green Turtle Bay, fine jewelry from Michelson’s, lunch with well-known cookbook author and community icon Ethel Tucker, a hand-crafted tiger maple corner cupboard by renowned woodcrafter Michael Wheeler and many other items. Jody Selph of Selph Portraits is the official photographer for the evening.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this very important event. Proceeds will be used to maintain Fohs Hall for all the citizens of Marion and surrounding areas to enjoy for many years to come. Tax deductible contributions are accepted by mail to P.O. Box 1, Marion KY 42064

For more information contact, Michele Edwards, Marion Tourism Commission director, at  (270) 965-5015 director@marionkentucky.us.