The planning has begun for next year!

Jason, Laura, Kyle, and Lindsay (L-R) can attest: It was a great time!

Oh what a night!

Thanks to everyone who attended our record-setting Patrons Ball! And yes, “Oh what a night!” Congratulations to Jack and Bernice Shell of Schertz, Texas, who won the 1977 Corvette! They left this morning to return to Texas with the Corvette in tow. Jack told his 16-year-old  grandson that he knew he’d purchased the winning ticket–and he did! Thanks to all who purchased tickets; rest assured our programs schedule is grateful!

2010 Raffle Winners: Jack and Bernice Shell

A sweet chance on a sweet prize

Your box of chocolates ($20) at this year’s Patrons Ball just might be the one with a golden ticket–your chance for this beautiful rose quartz and diamond pendant!

David Yurman oval, sterling silver pendant and sterling chain (not pictured) with one rose quartz cabochon surrounded by a bezel of full brilliant round cut diamonds. The diamonds total is .75 carat weight; the 15-inch pendant is sterling silver. Pendant retail value: $2,400. Chain retail value: $195. Total retail value of both: $2,595. DONATED BY: O.C. Tanner, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Naoma Tate of the Big Hat Ranch, Cody, Wyoming.

You’d look great in this car!

Tickets still available! $20 each; 6 for $100. Call 307.578.4032. Drawing 11 p.m. (MT) at Patrons Ball, September 25. Need not be present to win.

There’s sparkles in those chocolates!

Plan to purchase your "golden tickets" at Patrons Ball!

Buy it now!

Children’s chair: Molesworth style key-hole chair back with moose carving. Steve Estes, Tim Lozier, & Doug Nordberg. Buy it now $1,500.

 

You don’t have to wait for Patrons Ball to bid on some unique auction items. “Buy it now!” on the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Web site. 

PATRONS BALL COUNTDOWN: 16 days!

Smile! You’re on Patrons Ball camera!

Governor's Table at a recent Patrons Ball with Wyoming's First Lady Nancy Freudenthal (L) and Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal.

 

New this year! Award-winning Kathy Singer Photography of Cody, Wyoming, Official Photographer for the 2010 Patrons Ball, is providing candid coverage of this year’s Ball. If you see Kathy, or her lovely associate Jenna, pointing a camera your way, gather your group and show off your finery and your best smiles! Then, to view and order candid photos of Patron’s Ball 2010, visit kathysingerphotography.com. 

Or, while you’re “dressed to the nines,” take advantage of this opportunity to have Kathy take professional portraits of you, you and your significant other, or you and your corral of friends. Her “studio for the evening” will be located just to the right of the Plains Indian Museum entrance and will be open from 5:30 – 11:30 p.m. Individual prints are available at the following prices: 8×10-$39; 5×7-$29, and 4×6-$15. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card. 

For questions about photography, contact Kathy or Jenna at 307.587.6460. See you in September!

Support a good cause; dance; and shop!

Some of our silent auction items for Patrons Ball!

Your own “Night at the Museum”!

JUST ANNOUNCED! Your own ”night at the museum” for Patrons Ball aficionados–yet another unique silent auction offering. Spend the night, in a gallery of your choice with six of your “bffs” (“best friends forever”)!  Our own Bruce Eldredge, Executive Director of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, hosts dinner and wine followed by a special flashlight tour of your choice of gallery.  We’ll provide sleeping bags for your “night at the museum” and coffee in the morning.   

Buy it now: $12,000 – Minimum Bid: $6,000 – Increments: $250

Call today for more information!

Wine tasting: Yum!

Denver’s Hilary Smida led the way for the group’s wine-tasting, a quest for those perfect libations for Patrons Ball. Here are Hilary’s notes; let the mouthwatering begin . . . 

Hilary Smida

Domaine Serene “Evenstad Reserve”, Willamette Valley, OR, Pinot Noir, 2006 $75: A medium to full-bodied wine with layers of complex red fruits, notes of cassis, raspberry, cedar and cloves, excellent integration of oak, tannin and acidity.  A delicious, beautiful wine. WS 92, RP 91

Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 $90: An opaque purple colored blockbuster, offers notes of black currants, blackberries, subtle smoke and charcoal, it is deep, opulent and full bodied.  An elegant offering. WS 92, RP 93

Tikal “Jubilo”, Altos De Mendoza, Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec, 2007 $65: A beautiful saturated purple color with black currant, blackberry, and hints of espresso with aromas of pain grill, it is spicy and succulent. Wonderful selection at a great value. WS 92, RP 93

Alto Moncayo “Veraton”, Campo De Borja, Spain, Grenache, 2007 $45: This is a dense and layered, full flavored wine with hints of wild black cherry, black raspberry, and earth notes. This selection is well-balanced and an awesome value of exceptional quality. WS 89, RP 92

Orin Swift “The Prisoner”, Napa Valley, CA, Zinfandel Blend, 2008, $55: This has been described as a “big sexy fruit bomb” with notes of black, red, and blue fruits,  spice box and soft tannins.  Medium to full-bodied, a fun wine. WS 92, RP 90

Mer Soleil “Silver”, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA,  Chardonnay, 2006 $45: A rich fruity, un-oaked Chardonnay, honeyed with orange oil, lemon zest and tropical fruit. This is a crisp, lovely Chardonnay. Enjoy! WE 92

Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, CA Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 $50: With notes of rich honeydew melon, lemon blossom and a hint of tropical fruit, this wine is generous and rich on the palate. Truly lovely. WS 93

Chateau Prieure-Lichine, Margaux, France, Bordeaux Blend,  2003$95: A medium to full bodied wine, low acidity, dark ruby/plumb color, perfume of licorice, spice box and cedar with hints of black cherries and currants. WS 92.

Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac Leognan,France, Bordeaux Blend, 1998 $95: This light to medium bodied wine has benefited from over a decade of cellaring, with notes of  strawberry/cherry fruit  mixed with herbs and smoke. WS86

 WS=Wine Spectator; RP=Robert Parker; WE=Wine Enthusiast