THE EVENT & THE MUSIC

THE EVENT
Join us, and party for a cause at the hippest event in town. Ever committed to serving the underserved, Butterball not only supports organizations that help feed people around the holidays but it also supports organizations that address the root cause of hunger in America. Always held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the evening is dedicated to celebrating, socializing and partying with other community-minded individuals while enjoying national musical acts in an intimate setting. This year’s event will be held once again at the Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis’ first sophisticated modern luxury hotel, which rises 22 stories above the pulse of the city.

THE MUSIC
This year’s theme, Urban Playground, promises an evening filled with energy, surprise and fun. We are thrilled to bring one of today's hottest bands to one of Minneapolis's greatest parties. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY with strong Minneapolis roots, The Hold Steady is an indie rock sensation. With a classic rock sound and Craig Finn's lyrical storytelling The Hold Steady has been described by Rolling Stone Magazine as "America's Best Bar Band". The band has released four studio albums and garnered international acclaim.
THE ATTIRE
Urban chic, hipster black tie, creative cocktail … you get the idea. Dress yourself to the New York/Brooklyn inspired theme of Urban Playground. Anything goes, as long as hip is on the hanger.
THE HOST
The following hosts have been working tirelessly to ensure that Butterball 2009 is the best event this side of Brooklyn:

Co-chairs:
Dan Buettner 
Varda Nauen 

Beneficiary chairs:
Kevin Winge 
Jennifer Van Wyk

Host Committee:
Craig & Kris Baillie
Tom & Michelle Bradley
Robert Brook & Sherri Quinn
Kathy Buggy
Jeff Burton 
Kevin Daly
Marty & Anne Davis
Jennifer & Tom Dolan
Jennifer L. Eggers & Elliott W. Olson
J. Marie Fieger & Greg Engebos
Frank Freund & Belen Fleming
John & Tina Gabos
Ben & Lindsay Graves
Mark & Penelope Greene
Dan & Kristy Grigsby
Terry Haltiner
Mary Ann & Jim Heine
Nick & Andrea Hopmann
Jim Hovland & LaRae Ellingson Hovland
Ted Irgens
Mary Beth Iverson
Maciek & Brenda Kaminski
Rick & Leslie Kupchella
Manuel & Aimee Lagos
Paul Linstroth
Michael & Gwen Martin
Karlyn Mattson
Rudy Maxa & Ana Scofield
Uri Neren & Kari Erickson
Kristen Paulson
Damian E. Petrou & Jaime Thompson
John Pohlad & Cathy Peterson
Kate Rubin & Gordon Ginsberg
Horst Rechelbacher
John & Lori Roberts
Phil Rock
Frank & Jill Roffers
Tom & Molly Rothstein
Tom & Debra Schmelz
Kevin Shores
Frank & Jane Steck
Robert & Jaci Stephens
Brad Von Bank & Kristin Pardue
David Van Wyk
Andrew & Rishia Zimmern
R.D. Zimmerman & Lars Peterssen

 

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