Press Release
Make reservations now for Fla. Museum 'Cowboy Florida' benefit March 19
March 7, 2011
Media contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
352-273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Leeann Bright
PHOTOS AVAILABLE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Grab your boots and join honorary chair Chris Machen for "Passport to Cowboy Florida," the Florida Museum of Natural History's annual fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
Admission is $150 per person and all proceeds support Florida Museum exhibits, public programs and research. Tickets may be purchased online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu/passport/ or by calling 352-273-2086.
See the museum transformed into an authentic ranching town from a simpler time, when cattle roamed freely and agriculture dominated Florida's economy.
The hoedown includes a gourmet country dinner catered by Blue Water Bay, live country music by Crosstyz and dancing. Guests may participate in a silent auction featuring art, hotel stays, jewelry, museum summer camp packages and other items as well as view roping demonstrations.
Dress is casual and guests are encouraged to wear their best wide-brimmed hats, boots, blue jeans and chaps to complement the "Cowboy Florida" theme.
"Passport to Cowboy Florida" is a production of the Florida Museum Associates Board. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Leslie Ladendorf, assistant director for development and membership, 352-273-2047.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History, Florida's state natural history museum, is dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $10.50 for adults ($9 Fla. residents) and $6 for ages 3-17. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu or call 352-846-2000.