33rd Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend
July 20-22, 2012
“I first went to The Banff Centre in 1975, and it changed my life forever…I am standing on the very stage where I was given my first opportunity, as an eager teenager, to perform a concerto with orchestra…It was the most important opportunity of my life…”
Jon Kimura Parker, pianist, participant, Music programs
on performing at The Banff Centre’s 2008 anniversary Gala concert
An Event Unlike Any Other
This highly anticipated weekend affair is a must on the social calendars of many of Canada’s leaders, attracting more than 350 guests and raising in excess of $775,000 in 2011. Offering inspiring social, cultural, and recreational activities in an unparalleled UNESCO World Heritage site, The Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend is one of Canada’s most unique and illustrious fundraising events.
Funds raised through the Ball Weekend support scholarships for top artists from across Canada and around the world to attend The Banff Centre’s outstanding professional development programs. Invitations for the July 20-22, 2012 Banff Centre Midsummer Ball Weekend will be mailed in May 2012. An early commitment is recommended, as tickets are limited.
For additional information, please contact:
Lynette Markham
Development Officer, Events
Toll Free: 1-888-495-4467 Ext. 7
Email: lynette_markham@banffcentre.ca
