Tickets Available for December 8th event at Contemporary Art Center

Looking for a way to brighten the holidays? Join the 3rd annual Holiday Party & Silent Auction to benefit Haute: Empowering Entrepreneurs in Africa .

When/Where: Thursday, December 8 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Contemporary Art Center , 305 SW Water Street in Peoria .

What: Wine will be provided by Evolution Wine & Spirits. Beer and an Informal Dinner will also be provided. Musical entertainment provided by Top Hat Productions. Highlighted silent auction items include artwork from African and local artists, Master’s Tournament Golf items, a week stay in Colorado ski resort condo, local hotel getaway packages and many more items perfect for holiday gift giving.

Cost: Tickets are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. To buy tickets in advance, please go to http://hauteparty.eventbrite.com.

About: Haute is a Peoria-based nonprofit that provides management training & consulting services for entrepreneurs in Africa . Since 2007, Haute has worked with 149 entrepreneurs, who in turn have created over 220 jobs in Africa . Haute was founded by Peoria area native Ben Hafele, who saw the need for a fresh approach to economic development while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa .

To learn more about Haute and the entrepreneurs in Africa who have benefited from its services, visit www.hautenet.org.