Solomons, MD – It’s time for the Bugeye Ball at the Calvert Marine Museum.
Located at 14200 Solomons Island Road in Solomons, the museum is inviting the community to celebrate an evening of fine cuisine, live music and casino-style gambling starting at 7 p.m. on April 23.
Tickets are $150 each, and proceeds will support the preservation and maintenance of the historic Wm. B. Tennison, according to Traci Cimini, with the museum’s public relations and marketing office.
Raffle tickets will also be sold for the chance to win a Dinner Cruise on the Chesapeake or jewelry from Dickinson Jewelers. The event theme, Sea of Beauty, features Ken Upton of Ken’s Creative Kitchen, elegant décor, and more, said Cimini.
“We also have many other surprised planned for guests,” said Cimini. “They are also welcome to purchase a raffle ticket for the chance to win a dinner cruise. It’s aboard the 87’ luxurious sailing yacht, Quixote, and features dinner prepared by Ken’s Creative Kitchen.”
Ten guests will be pampered by the first-class chef and his professional team while taste buds are tantalized with perfectly paired foods and wines, said Cimini.
“The raffle winner may also choose from a collection of hand-selected fine jewelry beautifully crafted with fine metals and precious stones from Dickinson Jewelers,” said Cimini. “Two winners will be drawn and the first winner in attendance will have first choice. Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 150 will be sold. Winners need not be present to win.”
Funds raised through this event will go towards the preservation and maintenance of the Wm. B. Tennison, built in 1899. It is the only Coast Guard licensed, log-hulled, passenger-carrying vessel in the United States, said Cimini.
“The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic Landmark,” said Cimini. “While the Tennison is in remarkably good condition for being 117 years old, like any aging wooden vessel, it requires a great deal of maintenance which is labor intensive and challenging. Your support will help the museum keep this iconic landmark treasure afloat.”
Business and personal sponsorships ranging from $250 – $10,000 are also available, said Cimini.
Visit the event website or call 410-326-2042 ext. 16 for more information and to purchase event and raffle tickets.
About the Calvert Marine Museum
The Calvert Marine Museum is a public, non-profit, educational, and community museum, established in 1970 by local residents. Visitors can explore and learn how our prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come together to tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. Raising money through membership, grants, donations, and special events has allowed the museum to grow into an exceptional facility, providing history, education, and culture to all of Southern Maryland.
The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 through 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free.
For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website or call 410-326-2042. The museum is active in social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.
Contact Jacqui Atkielski at j.atkielski@thebaynet.com
