The Crescent Spring Celebration May 14, 2009

The third annual Crescent Spring Celebration, presented by The Rosewood Crescent Hotel and the Crescent retailers and restaurants, will feature delectable samplings, a Wrought Iron Chef competition, informal fashions by Stanley Korshak, mini spa experiences from The Spa at The Crescent, wine tastings, Crescent specialty cocktails, an array of don’t-miss silent auction items and more!

The event benefits Big Thought, the nation's largest, most successful nonprofit organization focused on improving public education through creative learning. Every year Big Thought serves more than 300,000 kids, families and teachers in Dallas and delivers more than 1 million hours of individual creative instruction and programming.

Thinking “Big,” The Crescent Spring Celebration will feature some of Dallas' best food, wine, art and entertainment. Here are the highlights:

• Live entertainment from crooner extraordinaire Max Vontaine and the electrifying Emerald City Band

• Savory culinary dishes from Rosewood Crescent Hotel’s award-winning chefs from The Conservatory and The Crescent Club

• Chef stations and culinary treats from Nobu, Arcodoro & Pomodoro, Capital Grille, Palomino, as well as special guests from CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort, and Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

• Wrought Iron Chef Competition at the Viking Celebrity Kitchen presented by Capital Distributing and featuring the dueling chefs of Rosewood Crescent Hotel and each participating restaurant

• Mini spa experiences from the award-winning The Spa at The Crescent where guests can indulge in relaxing treatments

• Silent auction with specialty pieces ranging from luxury getaways with Rosewood Hotels and Resorts properties and American Airlines, to unique Dallas sports memorabilia and shopping sprees

• Preview of the latest Spring 2009 fashions by the nationally-recognized specialty store for men, women and home, Stanley Korshak

• Art auction presented by Linearis Institute featuring a selection of works, such as Matisse (all pieces will be for sale with 15 percent of proceeds going to Big Thought)

• Wine tastings courtesy of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Kobrand Wine and Spirits, Trinchero Family Estates, Constellation Wines, TGIC Importers

• Wine Cork Pull benefiting the internationally revered women’s society, Les Dammes d’Escoffier – Dallas Scholarship Endowment Funds

• Rosewood Crescent Hotel specialty drinks

Guests will have an opportunity to contribute to the artistry of a Big Thought mosaic facilitated by professional artists, plus tour a gallery exhibit featuring photography of young artists and their creativity.

Tickets for the event are $75 per person and are 100% tax deductable. Proceeds will support the Dallas ISD After-School system, managed by Big Thought. To make reservations, call 866-228-3243 or email [email protected]. Tickets will be available at the door or online at www.crescentspringcelebration.com.

ROSEWOOD CRESCENT HOTEL
Rosewood Crescent Hotel consistently wins accolades as one of the best hotels in the United States. Featuring a bold palette of rich colors, chic European-style guest rooms with modern amenities, and the serenity of The Spa at The Crescent, Rosewood Crescent Hotel offers discreet and professional service with Texas charm. Having recently been named one of Travel + Leisure’s Greatest Hotels in the World, Rosewood Crescent Hotel remains one of the finest luxury destinations in America.

ROSEWOOD HOTELS AND RESORTS
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888-ROSEWOOD, or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com.

BIG THOUGHT
Big Thought is the nation’s most recognized nonprofit organization focused on improving public education through creative learning. Its mission is to make imagination a part of everyday learning. Big Thought works by uniting Dallas’ civic, educational, arts and cultural resources in a coordinated approach to bring children and families across the city opportunities for creative inspiration.

Big Thought’s initiatives address academic achievement, family services, life-skills and workforce development. Our programs go beyond the traditional classroom programs to reach children and families in-school, after-school, during the summer and in their neighborhoods. www.bigthought.org

Official Website: http://www.crescentspringcelebration.com