The 38th annual Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI) Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees is in full swing.
The event, which benefits CARTI cancer patients, started on Wednesday with the huge success of the Festival of Fashion. Check out our recap of the night here.
But the party’s not over yet. The Christmas lights will keep on burning at the Statehouse Convention Center Ballroom until Saturday, Nov. 22. There are a ton of events happening over the next two days, so scope out the schedule below and make your plan of attack.
Make sure you tag your Festival of Trees Instagram pics with #HeySoiree and you just might see them on our blog.
Stroll Through the Forest: Dancin’ in the Trees
Friday, Nov. 21, 1:30-4 p.m.
What’s Christmas without a tree? Stop by and browse through dozens of them, trimmed in their finest attire, with every sort of theme you can imagine. You’re sure to get some inspiration for your own holiday decor with these dazzling delights. One thing’s for certain: If you don’t sing “O Christmas Tree” at least once, something is wrong with you.
Festival After Dark: ’Twas the Funk Before Christmas!
Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
All right, princesses, you’ve had your turn. Now it’s the adults’ time to have some fun(k). The Memphis Soul Revue will be there to keep you swingin’ and swayin’ all night. Chances are you’ll only sit down long enough to get a taste of the delectable treats from some of central Arkansas’ favorite restaurants, and that’s not a bad thing at all.
Tux ‘n Trees: Oh, What a Night
Saturday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m.
As the festival’s premier event since 1976, Tux ’n Trees offers a night of fine dining and dancing. The gala will feature keynote speaker Dr. Brad Baltz, both live and silent auctions, as well as live music by the Rodney Block Band. Be sure to check out our November spotlight on the Tux ’n Trees chair, Acxiom exec, cancer survivor and all-around fabulous person, Sherry Booles.
Visit CARTI’s website or follow them on Facebook for more information on the Festival of Trees. If you’re interested in volunteering, click here to find the necessary forms.
We’ll see you there!