Like last year's sold- out event, this year's Illuminate Ball will be an amazing, artful experience featuring a range of music, dance and performance art to benefit the 2006 Procession of the Species.

Of course, it is the fine people of our community that really make the magic -- Please buy your tickets early to ensure a spot (available at Rainy Day Records and Traditions).

This year's theme is A Garden of Light, so be thinking of what fun, illuminating formal wear will adorn your evening (and be prepared to stay late). Music in the Ballroom will include the 9-piece Seattle salsa band Cambalache along with Samba Novo and Ragadharma.

This year also features a Pageant with dance, puppetry and luminaria as well as a Jazz Lounge above the Ballroom. Our crew of volunteers are working feverishly to produce a quality event with superb beverages and hors d'oerves, fancy decorations, a photographer and artful door prizes (for an extra donation).