Event Information

The Liberty Ball promises to be an evening of elegance and enchantment complete with delicious three-course dinner, open bar, phenomenal entertainment provided by Second Vision, and fun. It will offer a fantastic opportunity for attendees to connect in a unique setting while promoting and supporting The Four Diamonds Fund through the Penn State Dance Marathon.

The Liberty Ball, A Knight for the Kids™, March 6, 2010
The Liberty Ball will be held at The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in downtown Philadelphia located at 128 N. Broad Street. Included in the price of a ticket will be a first-class dinner, open bar, and phenomenal entertainment provided by Second Vision.

Time
Doors open at 6:45pm. Evening's events begin at 7:00 with our Silent Auction and cocktail hour.
Menu

Venue Information

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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Samuel M/V. Hamilton Building
128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Master of Ceremony
Jordan Norwood is a May 2008 graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Advertising. As a four year letterman for the Nittany Lion football team, he took on the role of a student athlete. He also took part in several THON fundraisers, though never having the opportunity to be a dancer. Some of those activities include the THON 5K, THON Dodgeball, and Athlete hour at Dance Marathon in February. Since graduation from Penn State Jordan has continued to pursue his football career in the NFL. He signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns in May before making his way on to the Philadelphia Eagles roster in September.

Entertainment
Provided by Second Vision

Second Vision is an independent 10-piece dance band that has been working together for over 25 years.  Their energetic, passionate musicians consist of drums, keyboard, bass, a screaming lead guitar, sizzling horn section, and male and female vocalists who thrive on keeping everybody on the dance floor all night long. Whether you are looking for a classy jazz trio/quartet or the thrill of the full 10-piece band, Second Vision will provide the ultimate musical experience for your unique styles and tastes.  Check out their website www.2ndvision.com to hear sound bytes of the band and fill out the information page for more details.

Parking

Parkway Corporation Garage
150 N. Broad Street
Accessible from Broad St. & Race St.
Open all night
$8.50 with PAFA validation

Lodging

We have a limited number of rooms available at a special rate for Liberty Ball guests. Please contact Crowne Plaza at phone or website below. Just mention Philadelphia Chapter block.

Crowne Plaza
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-618-0410
www.crowneplaza.com/philadelphia