Nashville CARES announces Avant Garde Mad Hatters Ball

Nashville CARES is hosting Avant Garde Mad Hatters Ball on Saturday, February 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Presenting sponsor NPS Pharmacy and Event Chairs Wes Davis, Connie Ford, Bradley Pinson and Abby White, invite you to their Mad Hatters Ball for an evening of curious and magical entertainment. Costumes are optional, but hats are required.

“Avant Garde is one of the best parties in Nashville, and this year it is going to be bigger and better than ever,” said Connie Ford, Event Chair. “Mad Hatters Ball is a fun way to raise the much needed funds to fight HIV/AIDS in Middle Tennessee.”

Guests will enjoy “eat me” bites and “drink me” libations by The Chef & I. Pop-up performances will occur throughout the evening while DJ Ron will keep guests moving on the dance floor.

The evening features a live and silent auction with 150 items, featuring a $2,500 Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams shopping spree and a 122 Martin D28 Acoustic Guitar autographed by dozens of country super stars, including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban.

Additional sponsors include: Fascinator Partner – Embassy Dental; Silent Auction Partner – Fifth Third Bank; Photo Booth Partner – Fridrich, Pinson & Rothberg Insurance Agency and Painter’s Hat Partners – Levy’s Clothier and AEG Live/The Messina Group. All proceeds benefit Nashville CARES and its mission to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Middle Tennessee.

In its fourth year, Avant Garde has become one of Nashville’s most exclusive events. Avant Garde has been recognized by NFocus Magazine as “Best Revamped Party” and “Best Hors D’oeuvres.” 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.NashvilleCARES.org/MadHattersBall. Ticket prices increase on Sunday, February 1.

Tickets and Information

Queen of Hearts Host Committee

$200 in advance. $250 after January 31, 2015


The Host Committee will enjoy:


- Listing as a member of the Host Committee in event program and advertising

-1 Admission to the pre-party (Details to follow)

-1 Admission to event

- Complimentary Valet 

- VIP area with seating, private bar and food service

- Open Bar and food 

- Curious and magical entertainment

- Silent and live auction with over 150 items

- Free admission to PLAY for the official after party

- 20% hatWRKS discount (1027 8th Ave South)

March Hares Tickets

$100 in advance. $125 after January 31, 2015


March Hares will enjoy:


- 1 Admission to event

- 3 drink tickets and food 

- Curious and magical entertainment

- Silent and live auction with over 150 items

- Free admission to PLAY for the official after party

A 21+ event