The joint was jumpin' at Generations Gala 2006. The annual fund raiser for the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation broke all kinds of records - including attendance, auction items, and sponsorships.

This year, the event took place Friday, Sept. 29, at the Park Place Hotel Dome in Traverse City. The fun began with a reception, silent and live auction, dinner and dancing.

Among the items contributed to the Uptown Downtown festivities were: sailing for 50 people on the Tall Ship Manitou from Traverse City Tall Ship Co.; two round trip airline tickets from Passageways Travel; a week stay at the Popp Inn on West Silver Lake from Ron & Bridget Popp and Popp Excavating; and a $1500 pair of diamond earrings from Federico's.

Proceeds from Generations Gala benefit the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation Benevolence Fund. The fund provides individuals access to programs and services at The Pavilions they might not otherwise be able to participate in with this financial assistance.

Featured Performers:
Generations Gala 2006 featured the always-popular Luther Gravey & The Soul Biscuits along with the Michael Hunter Trio. Entertaining emcees for the night were Bryan Crough, executive director of the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority; John Dew, general manager of Smooth & Easy 92.9 The Breeze; and Ray Pleva, founder of Cerise Neutraceuticals, Inc.

Mark Your Calendars. Get ahead start on next year's event and reserve Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, for Generations Gala 2007. This will mark the seventh consecutive year for this popular fund raiser.

For more information or Generations Gala sponsorship opportunities, call (231) 932-3027. More exciting details to follow.