Pirouette Announces Brigade of Master Chefs

Mark your calendars for a not-to-be-missed amazing night of beautiful ballet, fantastic food and wonderful wine as Ballet Kelowna raises the barre on their signature fundraiser 'Pirouette' February 6, 2010 at the Delta Grand Okanagan.  Tickets are $250.

 This year's Honourary Chairs Jamie Maw and fiancée Yvonne Drinovz are pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. Maw is well known to culinary and travel enthusiasts as the nationally acclaimed Food + Travel Editor for Vancouver Magazine for the last 14 years. He has appeared as a judge on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen and has received the National Magazine Award, as well as many others for his culinary and travel writing.

 Maw has played an integral role in raising the culinary profile of the event, “Yvonne and I are delighted to be Honourary Chairs for Pirouette. We have assembled a brigade of high-profile master chefs who are creating a menu that - like Ballet Kelowna itself - exemplifies the very best of where we live."

 The superb food and wine experience will feature Master Chefs, including: host chef Stuart Klassen (Delta Grand), Bernard Casavant (Manteo Resort), Matthew Batey (Mission Hill), Mark Filatow (Waterfront Wines) and Roger Sleiman (Quails' Gate Winery).  Unique and distinct wines will be poured from Le Vieux Pin,  Aces Wine Group, Quails' Gate Estate Winery, Laughing Stock Vineyards and Mission Hill Family Estate.

 The event begins with an opening reception, followed by a brief performance by Ballet Kelowna, the Master Chefs Dinner, and highly sought-after silent and live auction items up for bid. Development and Events Coordinator Debbie MacMillan believes Pirouette 2010 will create a new standard for the event in years to come. “Our volunteer committee is making this night one not to miss in 2010 --- the food, wine, entertainment and auction make up an incredible package” says MacMillan.

 Third year title sponsor Canaccord Wealth Management sees Pirouette as a very important event to Kelowna’s culture scene. “Supporting the arts in a thriving community is a corporate responsibility that is both a pleasure and privilege in which to participate. We see this as an unforgettable evening that benefits a strong contributor to performing arts in Kelowna” states VP and Branch Manager Bruce Dickson.

 “Pirouette – A Turning Pointe”, takes place Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the Delta Grand Okanagan with only 250 seats available. Purchase your tickets now on-line at BalletKelowna.ca or contact Debbie MacMillan at 250-764-4803.