To herald the Phoenix Zoo Black-Tie Ball, this threesome got together at the zoo
entrance with a painting of the rare Arabian Oryx commissioned especially for the
gala. From left are James Savoy, zoo director; John Farnsworth, the artist; and Dr.
Patrick Decker, president of the Wildest Club in town.
Only time will tell, but tom Orchard, the chairman who conceived the idea of a black-tie
ball under the stars at the Phoenix Zoo, plans to have perfectly beautiful weather
for the event.
The ball is set for Saturday.
"We have thoroughly researched the weather patterns over the past 10 years as well
as long-range weather projections," he said, "and we are confident of a beautiful
night, two nights after a full moon."
The event is sponsored by the Arizona Zoological Society and the Wildest Club in
Town. Proceeds will help refurbish the children's animal contact (petting) area.
Tickets are $150 per couple.
The co-sponsor, the Wildest Club in Town, was founded in 1972 to promote the growth
of the zoo and to raise funds for special projects.
The formal dinner-dance will begin at 6:30 p.m. with "cocktails with the orangutans"
followed by a VIP zoo tour. dinner will be at 8 p.m., catered by Camelback Inn.
Entertainment will be provided by the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra Chamber Group and
the seven-piece Encore group.
Early reservations are suggested because attendance is limited to 200 couples. Call
Orchard at 943-0537 for details or reservations.,
Each couple attending will receive a limited edition lithograph of John Farnsworth's
painting of the Arabian Oryx, commissioned especially for this occasion.
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