Events
General Mills Presents Dancing with the Stars of Northwest Arkansas
The Children's Museum of Northwest Arkansas is fortunate to enjoy community support through the Dancing with the Stars of Northwest Arkansas for the 5th year. We invite you to join us on March 10, 2012 for an evening of dance and celebration!
Join us at the John Q. Hammons Ballroom in Rogers, Arkansas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event begins at 7:00p.m. and runs to 11:00p.m. The event features silent and live auctions. Dress is cocktail attire. Our Emcees are Neile Jones of KNWA and Jake McBride of KIX 101.4. We'll also have DJ Brock Short on hand.
Honorary Chair
Our Honorary Chair this year is Mr. Stephen Quinn, EVP Chief Marketing Officer for Wal*Mart.
2012 Stars of Northwest Arkansas
Our stars this year include Mr. Ben Blakeman of Fine Blakeman's Jewelry; Ms. Susan Burckart, former educator; Ms. Sandy Edwards, Deputy Director of Museum Relations for the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art; Mr. Brock Gearhart, Vice President of Greenwood Gearhart, Inc.; Mr. Michael Poore, Superintendent of Bentonville Public Schools; and Ms. Andrea Thomas, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Wal*Mart.
2012 Judges
Our 2012 judges include: Mr. Alan Dranow, Director of Brand Communication for Wal*Mart; Ms. Sharon Orlopp, SVP Corporate People for Wal*Mart; and Mr. Dick Trammel, Executive Vice President for Arvest Bank.
2012 Committee
Our 2012 committee includes Ms. Angie Brandenburg, Event Chair; Ms. Kathy Breed, Marketing; Ms. Linda Bock, Celebrity Liaison; Ms. Susan Burkhart, Live Auction; Mr. Pete Croken, Walton Art Center Production; Ms. Diana Eike, Registration and Ticket Chair; Ms. Holly Hook, Finance/Sponsorships; Ms. Larisa Ivy, Silent Auction Chair; Ms. Shelly O’Dell, Registration and Tickets; Ms. Cammy Jo McCain, Marketing; Ms. Loria Oliver, Marketing Chair; Ms. Patti Park, Vice Chair; and Mr. Faron Smith, Decorating Chair.
Bribe a Judge!
To further support the Celebrity Dancer of your choice, you may choose to purchase one Bribe a Judge Carnation for a minimum of $25 up to any denomination. Each $1 donation will count as one vote toward your chosen Celebrity Dancer to be thrown on the dance floor after their performance.
If you are unable to attend the event and would like to vote before hand, you may do so through Paypal. The minimum donation is $25 and each $1 donation is equal to one vote for your chosen Celebrity Dancer.
Donations can be made through noon on March 9, 2012.
Purchase Tickets Today!
Tickets to this year's event are $75 each. There are three easy ways to purchase tickets:
- Contact Holly Hook, Administrator of Community Relations, at hollyhook@nwachildrensmuseum.org or by phone at (479) 366-8448.
- Visit the Bentonville Convention and Visitors Bureau located in downtown Bentonville.
- Order tickets online here:
Meet This Year’s Stars!
Ben Blakeman
Susan Burckart
Sandy Edwards
Brock Gearhart
Michael Poore
Andrea Thomas
Our 2012 Honorary Chair: Stephen Quinn
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are also available on a multitude of levels and interested parties should contact Angie Brandenburg, event chair at bburg1@cox.net.
Download sponsorship information (PDF)
Download a sponsorship application (PDF)
