Return to Modern: An Evening of an Era, a benefit event for the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.

Make the scene – 1957 for a modern extravaganza. Experience a dazzling evening celebrating the spirit of the late 1950s, when modern thinking spurred revolutionary ideas in art, design and technology.

Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music and diversions such as:

-- Sci-fi Movie Set

-- The Rec Room

-- Retro Lounges

-- And More

The fundraising event takes place March 23 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the museum. Vintage modern cocktail attire encouraged.

Honoree: Bob Bertges, Wells Fargo Executive Vice President

Host Committee Chairs: Amy Rice Blumenthal and Philip Blumenthal

Sponsorships and Tickets

Sponsorships are available at $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000. To sponsor the event, call 704.353.9209. Corporate sponsors receive a variety of opportunities to be acknowledged and invitations to a pre-event reception with Bob Bertges.

Tickets are $150 and $250 per person. (Tickets at the $250 level include recognition in the event program and admittance to a pre-event reception honoring Bob Bertges.) Tickets may be purchased online or by phone at 704.353.9207. Proceeds benefit all museum efforts including exhibitions, events, education and outreach programs.

Presenting Sponsor:

Sponsors:

Childress Klein Properties

Duke Energy

Rodgers

Balfour Beatty Construction

CliftonLarsonAllen

Deloitte

US Airways

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