Join The Palladium Society and HCF for Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ on Oct. 17!
October 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, SC – October 17, 2013 – Bid on local and regional vacations, concert tickets, paintings by local artists and more next week at Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ at the Robert Mills House & Gardens. Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ, the Palladium Society’s annual silent auction, will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Enjoy music by The Project, food by Scott Hall of Bone-In Artisan BBQ fame, and drinks while supporting the final stage of rehabilitation of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, South Carolina’s only presidential site.
Auction items include:
•A two-night getaway at Chateau Relaxo at Botany Bay, Edisto Island’s first eco-retreat.
•Two premium tickets to see Bela Fleck perform his banjo concerto, The Imposter, in May 2014.
•Park Hopper Passes to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
•A three-night weekend trip to Washington, D.C.
The auction ends at 9 p.m. The event is $20 for Palladium Society members, $30 for Historic Columbia members and $40 for the general public. Admission includes food and drinks, and tickets are on sale now at BluegrassBiddingBBQ.eventbrite.com.
Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ is sponsored by Childs & Halligan, First Citizens, Willoughby & Hoefer, Mortgage Network, Blue Moon Pet Sitters, Quackenbush Architects + Planners, Dillon Construction Services, Cohn Construction Services, 701 Whaley, Hood Construction, Whole Foods, Scott Hall Catering, Conquest Brewery, Elmo Pio wines, Palmetto Party Rental Liquid Assets, WXRY and Capital Places. For more information on The Palladium Society or how to join, please visit historiccolumbia.org.
About The Palladium Society: The Palladium Society is a dynamic group of young professionals who support the mission of Historic Columbia through education, social and fundraising initiatives. Members have the opportunity to:
•Network with other young professionals who are also striving to impact the community.
•Learn about Columbia’s significant past and have a say in its future.
•Volunteer at exciting Palladium events, such as the annual Chili Cook-off and the Silent Auction.
•Hold leadership positions on committees.
•Attend social events such as happy hours, pub-crawls and other activities with other young professional groups.
Questions? Contact Amy Kinard at 803.252.7742 ext. 11 or [email protected].
About Historic Columbia Foundation: In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. Visit historiccolumbia.org for details.
