Mardi Gras Benefit
9th Annual IPA Mardi Gras
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Hokulani Ballroom, JW Marriott Ihilani, Ko Olina
6:00-11:00pm
IPA Mardi Gras, the school’s annual dinner and auction, is a gala evening to benefit programs and financial aid. The Mardi Gras name reflects the entertaining atmosphere, though the theme varies each year so there’s always something new. This year's theme is "Treasures of the Caribbean." Proceeds from Mardi Gras support programs and financial aid at IPA.
Each guest admission packet includes:
dinner and coupons for two complimentary beverages; a raffle ticket; packet of "funny money" (use at the "Casino" or exchange for additional raffle ticket).
During the evening, guests can enjoy:
cocktail hour with pupus in the silent auction room; live music and entertainment, silent auction with hundreds of unique and useful items; live auction with exciting hotel stays, celebrity items, and more; "casino" gaming (optional); and the opportunity to support IPA!
Entertainment:
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Attendees to this year's IPA Mardi Gras will be greeted by Greg and Junko MacDonald performing on steel drums. Then Nueva Vida with Ginai & Little Albert will get even the most reluctant up on their feet and on the dance floor! Get ready to bust out the boogie shoes or just sway to a slow dance with popular tunes from decades past to the present. Read more about the bands here.
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Auctions:
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The silent and live auctions are the heart of the evening, raising funds to support the school. There’s something to interest everyone and items to fit every size pocketbook. Popular auction items every year are hand-crafted art pieces, class art projects, hotel stays, dining certificates, theatre tickets, and unique experiences. Check out a sampling of items in our SILENT and LIVE auctions at 2013's IPA Mardi Gras!
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Dinner:
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The Ihilani Chef has created a special Caribbean-themed dinner buffet! Pupus include pulled pork & jack cheese empanadas, coconut shrimp & Cuban mojo chicken wings. Two complimentary drink tickets are included for each guest. Hungry to know more? See the entire 2013 menu here..
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Still more fun:
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The casino area of the ballroom will feature black jack tables, roulette and craps. Test your skill and luck without going all the way to Vegas…all with play money so it’s just for fun. Throughout the evening, check the numbers on your raffle ticket (included with ticket purchase) for great prizes. Preview the fun here!
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Buy Tickets NOW!
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Mardi Gras tickets are now available for purchase! NO TICKETS are sold at the door. Click here to see options for buying tickets online OR to go to a printable RSVP card to return to the school with a check.
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Photo Albums
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Never been to an IPA Mardi Gras? Wondering what to wear? Look through photos & slide shows of previous IPA Mardi Gras nights here.
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Child Care:
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On-site child care at the Ihilani is available for children ages 4 and up. Child care is provided by IPA high school students and parent volunteers. Click here to request more information.
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Stay the Night:
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Special room rates are available at the Ihilani on the night of Mardi Gras. Click here to request more information.
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Want to help?
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Lots of parent volunteers are busily at work in the months and weeks ahead of Mardi Gras planning, making arrangements, and decorating the ballroom & auction areas. When the work is done, though, everyone has a great time at the party they’ve created. Visit the Volunteer Opportunities list to see what you can do for Mardi Gras.
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Sponsorship includes
Reserved table for 10 guests
Guest admission packets for 10 guests
Plated pupus and desserts
Wine poured at table for guests
Recognition in event program
Recognition in event slideshow
Gifts at table for guests (varies depending on level of sponsorship)
Previous Sponsors have included
Accuity, LLP; Bank of Hawaii; Kiewit Building Group Inc.; Tesoro Hawaii Corporation; C4 Management; James Campbell Company; Disney Aulani; Kalaeloa Partners L. P.; Mid Pacific Testing and Inspection; Hawaiian Pohaku Carving
For Corporate Table Sponsorship or event underwriting, contact:
Judy White, Director of Institutional Advancement
674-3525 or JWhite@ipahawaii.org
To arrange auction donations or get more information about Mardi Gras, contact:
Bernadette Axelrod, Assistant Director of Development
674-3523 Ext. 520 or baxelrod@ipahawaii.org
