valentines flowers - The Symphony League invites you to its Valentine Ball to benefit the SC Philharmonic

Symphony league, a proud benefactor of the South Carolina Philharmonic, contributes over $30,000 each year to support the South Carolina Philharmonic and to increase awareness of the performing arts in the community.

This year’s major fundraising event will be the 7th Annual Valentine Ball on Sunday, February 12, 2012. In the words of Helen Keller, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” “ Hearts on a String” is the theme of this year’s ball. Always a festive affair, this event will be no exception. The celebration will feature an open bar, gourmet dinner, dancing, and live music provided by Dick Goodwin’s Big Band. There will be special entertainment during the evening with a highlight being the crowning of the Queen of the Ball.

Honored guests will be Mayor Stephen Benjamin and Judge DeAndrea Benjamin, USC President Dr. Harris Pastides and Ms. Patricia Moore Pastides, and Maestro Morihiko Nakahara, conductor of the South Carolina Philharmonic.

Nakahara, honored attendee for the past four years, said, “The Symphony League’s valentines flowers is one of the liveliest evenings of the year. It has everything you want in an evening out. And while you’re enjoying the food, music, and dancing, you’re also helping support the South Carolina Philharmonic. I’m not sure there’s a more fun way to do that.”

The valentines flowers will be held from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia. The cost is $125 per person. The Symphony League is a 501 ( c) ( 3) organization for the benefit of the South Carolina Philharmonic. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. For more information, contact Doris Clevenger at 803.213.9981, Emmala Barnett at 803.788- 4160