| EVENT REPORT 10.14.08 9:17 AM |
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| Fur a Good Cause |
| Festive entertainment and feline-friendly partygoers added to the wild, safari-style gala inspired by the African savanna. |
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What is furry, wild, and decked out in animal print? Why, the attendees of the Big Cat Rescue of Tampa Bay's annual Fur Ball on Friday night, of course. Partygoers resembled fanciful felines with their head to toe cat-inspired ensembles. Guests were even given the unlikely opportunity to be in black-tie attire and have their faces painted like that of their favorite big cat.
Each year the event's coordinators look to the talents of the A La Carte Event Pavilion to transform the event space into an African retreat complete with every known animal print. Tiger stripes and leopard spots were everywhere, including on the large paper lanterns hung above the dining area. A large, stage backdrop of an African savanna enhanced the wildlife ambience. |
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PHOTO GALLERY |
 | The annual King of Feast competition had three confectioners battling it out for best theme-inspired cake.
Photography by Chanele |
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 | Theatrical lighting and suspended animal-print-covered lanterns played a large role in creating a Serengeti sunset for the indoor event.
Photography by Chanele |
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 | Some partygoers went all-out, dressing from head to toe as felines.
Photography by Chanele |
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 | Guests were even given the unlikely opportunity to be in black-tie attire and have their faces painted to resemblance that of their favorite big cat.
Photography by Chanele |
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 | Each year the event's coordinators transform the event space into a safari-style retreat into the wilderness or African savannas.
Photography by Chanele |
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The second annual King of Feast confection competition-where designs are inspired by big cats and the year's theme-was also a huge success, with three cakes designed by Cakes Plus, A Piece of Cake, and Cakes on the Dot, the 2007 winner. The confections were viewed, sampled, and voted on by attendees.
While DeLeon Entertainment performed throughout the evening, attendees were invited to join the entertainment by participating in a drum circle led by Jana Broder of Drum Magic.
—Avian Nobles Curtis
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