ROM’s Young Patrons’ Circle hosts
3rd Annual Fundraiser on March 29, 2008
What does your future hold on Saturday, March 29, 2008? The Young Patrons’ Circle (YPC) at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) sees a glittering night with more than 1,000 guests at its third annual fundraising bash PROM: Crystallized. PROM shines on - and this year’s must-attend event promises to be bigger, better and even more sparkling as it moves into the soaring spaces of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Presented by Hyundai Genesis and Swarovski Canada Limited, this spectacular evening serves up a mix of fortune tellers, crystal-inspired drinks and a live performance by Canadian singer-songwriter Kyle Riabko.
“PROM III takes the Museum fundraiser to a whole new level as we welcome our guests to the ROM’s Michael Lee-Chin Crystal,” says Mike Mallinos, PROM Committee Co-Chair. “In the midst of aura readers, ice sculptures, live and DJ-mixed music, PROM-goers will experience an unforgettable night of dancing and socializing in one of the city’s most stunning spaces.”
The YPC is pleased to present its first PROM Gala Dinner in the Lee-Chin Crystal’s Hyacinth Gloria Chen Crystal Court at 6:30 pm the same evening. The 200-plus dinner guests will be treated to an exquisite menu designed by Ted Corrado, c5 Restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine, and Caesar Guinto, Executive Event Chef for Restaurant Associates at the ROM. At 10 pm, Kyle Riabko and his band kick off the festivities as the party pours into the beautiful Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery, where party-goers can hit the dance floor and enjoy signature drinks under glittering décor. Guests are encouraged to embrace all that shimmers with platinum, silver and ice-inspired dress.
Tickets for the Gala Dinner (6:30 pm) are $500 each and include a gourmet meal in Chen Court (the Lee-Chin Crystal’s main floor atrium) and the party; Tickets for the Party (9 pm) are $150 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.rom.on.ca/prom.
Launched in November 2005, the Young Patrons’ Circle provides unique access to the ROM and the opportunity to meet other young professionals from diverse career, social and business circles—all sharing in their enthusiasm for the ROM. Currently, there are over 450 YPC members. Most members are in their 30s, but eligibility runs the range of 19-44 years, with a standard two-cardholder membership costing $1,000 per year. There are special member rates for those under 30, as well as anyone who has been in school full-time in the past 24 months. For the night of PROM (Saturday, March 29, 2008) and the month of April 2008, receive $100 off single and dual memberships.
YPC membership offers a host of privileges, including free access to all YPC events, several social events each year, discounted access to special ticketed nights, free admission to the Museum throughout the year and exhibition previews, such as the upcoming exhibition Darwin: The Evolution Revolution (opening to the public on March 8, 2008). For more information on membership and the YPC’s 2008 calendar, visit: or contact: 416.586.8003 or ypc@rom.on.ca.
All proceeds from YPC’s annual signature bash go to support the Royal Ontario Museum.
Presented by: Genesis by Hyundai and Swarovski Canada Limited.