THE STYLE BIBLE

- by Simon Rademan

THE GREEN EARTH BALL IN AID OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN GUIDE-DOGS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

Over the past nine years, the legendary themed winter ball in aid of the SA Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (SAGA) has become an eagerly anticipated annual event, and is regarded as a premier charity event on the South African social calendar. This year will be no different!  Visit their site at www.guidedog.org.za or read further.

Organised in association with Montecasino, and with Edith Venter lending her warm and generous nature as patron of the event, the ball provides a high profile platform for corporate sponsors, celebrities and private individuals to join hands in making SAGA’s puppies dreams come true – that is, to be the life-long partner and furry friend to a visually disabled person. Not only does this enchanting event highlight the stark reality of the blind, but it also signifies the dedication and enthusiasm that SAGA has exuded for 56 years in training dogs to assist the visually disabled, and in so doing improving their quality of life. This year for the first time, the ball will also highlight another global concern - the plight of our environment and the need to cut back on our reckless expenditure of our rapidly depleting resources.

Montecasino, the venue sponsor for last year’s “Socialite” Winter Ball, where in excess of R400 000 was raised for SAGA, will again provide the perfect backdrop for the night of intrigue and excitement guests have come to expect of this annual charity event. Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination, Montecasino, features dynamic themes, facades and water features guaranteed to lend to the earthy atmosphere of this year’s theme – GREEN EARTH.

Add to this Revlon as a partner with their fresh fragrances and warm colours, who will also be using the event to launch their new fragrance for woman, aptly named Almay Pure Blends, and their Radar men’s fragrance, Môreson, with their delicious connoisseur wines to create a relaxing and stylish atmosphere, a sumptuous fully organic menu and superb entertainment, and you will have an ideal context for corporations to host preferential clients and relationship partners in an environment of gracious hospitality, generosity and eco-friendliness.