Asheville, this is truly a party to dye for!

On Sept. 9, from 6 p.m to midnight, downtown Asheville will be awash in indigo as the Asheville Area Arts Council hosts its annual Color Ball fundraiser, a lively hue-themed evening of art and entertainment that draws more than 500 revelers every year.

Since the Color Ball first began in 2002, a different shade is chosen annually – this year it’s indigo – and the Asheville Area Arts Council is taking the evening’s five parties to the indigo extreme, from the decor to the cocktails to the monochromatic-clad guests. Beginning with its Out of the Blue Patron Party, and culminating in the Indigo Ball, Asheville’s most talked-about arts event will be brimming with creativity and entertainment, great food, enchanting libations, cool costumes and amazing art and music.

The Color Ball encompasses five parties: the patron party, three pre-parties at various locations, and the grand finale Indigo Ball. A $75 general admission ticket gets the holder entry into a pre-party of their choice and the Indigo Ball; a $125 patron ticket grants the holder entry to all the parties and the Indigo Ball. Local food and beverages are included in the ticket price. The evening will feature musical and dance performances, acrobatics and face-painting, as well as a silent art auction.

A major source of funding for the Asheville Area Arts Council, the Color Ball – of which Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty is a proud sponsor – brings in revenue that directly supports the Council’s year-round programming. The Council is the collective voice for the arts, providing access to resources, developing innovative collaborations, and fostering creativity in the community.

Below, a rundown of the evening’s events:

Out of the Blue Patron Party & Run of the Ball

•   Location: The Refinery Creator Space, 207 Coxe Ave.

•   Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

•   Food provided by Jargon

•   Signature cocktail provided by Oak and Grist Distillery

•   Beer provided by Oskar Blues

•   Entertainment by The Justin Ray Trio

•   Dance performance by Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre

Under the Sea Pre-Party

•   Location: Lexington Glassworks, 81 S. Lexington Ave.

•   Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm

•   Food Provided by Chef Anthony Cerrato of Strada Italiano and Social Lounge

•   Signature cocktail provided by Absolut Vodka

•   Beer provided by Sierra Nevada

•   O’Henry’s House Cast will present a one-time-only performance

Flamenco Nights Pre-Party

•   Location: AC Hotel, 10 Broadway

•   Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm

•   Food Provided by Capella on 9

•   Signature cocktail provided by Absolut Vodka

•   Beer provided by Oskar Blues

•   Entertainment by The Juan Benavides Quartet and a special performance by Tim Doyle

Tokyo Twilight Pre-Party

•   Location: RISC Networks building, 81 Broadway

•   Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm

•   Food Provided by Margeaux’s Catering

•   Beer provided by Hi-Wire Brewing

•   Sake provided by Ben’s Tune Up

•   Projection art by Asheville Darkroom

•   Entertainment by DJ Phantom Pantone, Asheville Aerial Arts, and award-winning body painter Ren Allen

Indigo Ball

•   Location: The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave.

•   Time: 9:30 pm – midnight

•   Desserts provided by Marijane Bowman and French Broad Chocolates

•   Beer provided by Hi-Wire Brewing, Oskar Blues and Sierra Nevada

•   Projection art by Asheville Darkroom

•   Aerialists will suspend from the ceiling as the main stage sees performances by Nimbus, DJ M.P. Pride, an acro yoga duo, and a collaborative performance by Stephanie Morgan and Marley Carroll.  Local artists Lara Nguyen and Kimi Leger will be painting live. Their work and other items will be offered as part of the Silent Auction.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit http://ashevillearts.com/recurring-event/color-ball/.

And for more information about our area or living in Asheville, please contact Mike Figura at 828-337-8190, or email him at Mike@MyMosaicRealty.com.