Festival of Trees
2011 Festival of Trees brings in $612,000 to help support children’s services at Providence Regional Medical Center.
This past Festival of Trees will always be remembered as the one with a special “sparkle.”
With chairs Don and Shirley Ayres leading the way, the event took on a classy, modern look as the rooms were draped in white with cool blues, silvers, hint of cranberry, and lots of sparkle.
As always, the elegantly decorated trees were the center of attention as the tree designers out-designed themselves once again!
The many events—Opening Night, Community Open House, Gala & Auction, and Teddy Bear Breakfast--attracted more than 4,000 attendees to this year’s Festival. Thank you to our Title Sponsor Mortneson Construction, and our many other generous sponsors, volunteers, and guests who helped make the 2011 Festival enjoyable and successful. Many children here in our community will benefit from the funding raised.
Proceeds from Festival of Trees benefit Providence Children’s services, ensuring that children born with medical conditions or those who face challenges stemming from illness or injury receive quality care, regardless of their family’s ability to pay for treatment.
2011 FESTIVAL EVENTS
Opening Night
More than 400 guests gather to begin the holiday season in style. Attendees enjoy the mouthwatering buffet and fun holiday cocktails while they bid in the silent auction, shop at the holiday store and view the beautiful trees.
Community Open House
Over 3,000 community members attend this free event to view the trees and enjoy local entertainment groups. Children enjoy crafts and visits with Santa.
Gala Dinner and Auction
This elegant event for more than 500 of the community’s business and community leaders starts with a champagne reception, silent wine auction and culminates with a delicious dinner and live auction.
Teddy Bear Breakfast
Kids and parents alike enjoy a magical morning including a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, special entertainment, the Teddy Bear Store and ice skating. Five hundred guests attend this special event.
All events are held at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Comcast Arena in downtown
Everett.
2011 Featured Artist
Festival of Trees is proud to announce that James Madison is the 2011 Festival of Trees Featured Artist. James will incorporate his unique native artwork into the design of a holiday tree to be auctioned at the Gala event and enjoyed by attendees throughout the week of Festival. As a Coast Salish native artist and member of the Tulalip Tribes, James Madison, mixes a unique combination of Northwest Coast and contemporary abstract design in his art. Working with a range of mediums including glass, wood, bronze and stainless steel, James creates gallery pieces sold throughout the United States and also produces custom commissioned pieces. A large body of his work can be seen at the Tulalip Hotel Resort. Learn more about James Madison’s art at www.jamesmadisonart.com.
Past Festival of Trees Events