Ava Gardner Festival
For the first time since its inception, the 2011 Ava Gardner Festival will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra, the man Ava declared as the “love of her life”.
The Ava Gardner Festival Gala, scheduled for Friday evening, October 7th of the Festival Weekend, is an exclusive event with a guest list held to only 200 attendees. Entertainment at the Howell Theatre followed by a cake and champagne reception at the museum featuring to a one-of-a-kind cake from Carlo's Bakery, home of "The Cake Boss," all the way from Frank’s hometown of Hoboken, NJ. The Museum will unveil its newest exhibit, Frank & Ava: their Lives, Love and Friendship," as well as a newly designed main gallery exhibit, allowing attendees of the Gala to be the very first to see the new exhibit. Tickets to the Gala are $25 per person.
Festivities on Saturday, October 8th include the new Frank & Ava exhibits, heritage tours, and screenings of classic Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner films.
Ava Gardner Festival
Date and Time
Friday Oct 7, 2011 Sunday Oct 9, 2011
Location
Fees/Admission
Gala tickets are $25.00
Website
Contact Information
Ava Gardner Museum
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