About Face Theatre continues its 10th anniversary season with the announcement of Le Wonka Ball 2006, the theatre's annual benefit. The gala will be held May 11 at Germania Place, 108 W. Germania ( just south of the intersection of Clark and North ) , from 6:30-10 p.m.
This year, Le Wonka Ball will match the ambiance of Germania Place with a Moulin Rouge sensibility. The event will feature buffets and hors d'oeuvres from top local caterers as well as a silent auction with items including an exciting weekend getaway to the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Resort in California. In addition, Le Wonka Ball will have plenty of music, dancing and entertainment.
The annual presentation of the Leppen Leadership Awards will also occur, with this year's recipients being Greg Cameron, deputy director and chief development officer at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Gay Games VII team. The Games, which will take place July 15-22, are expected to generate $50 million to $80 million in economic impact to the region.
VIP tickets are $250 and include admittance to all of Le Wonka Ball 2006. Regular admittance tickets are $175. Call ( 773 ) 784-8565 or see www.aboutfacetheatre.com to purchase tickets. For more information, please call Mollie Speer at ( 773 ) 784-8565, ext. 110.