Rae Gordon Band & the Bon Ton Rulers!
The First Annual Soul and Blues Benefit Ball
A Night of Music, Great Food and Lagniappe
Let’s get dressed up and celebrate the season together while giving back to our community. Join the legendary Rae Gordon Band and the Bon Ton Rulers for an unforgettable evening of live music, incredible food, and holiday giving.
Alongside world-class blues, the night features a special coat drive, an exciting basket auction and raffle, and a 50/50 cash drawing. All proceeds from the raffles will go to providing energy assistance to those in need, through the non-profit, the Oregon Energy Fund.
Our event will feature an exclusive New Orleans inspired VIP dinner prepared by the Blue Diamond’s very own acclaimed chef, Patrick Wilkins. These dinners are limited, so please order early.
TICKETS at AFTON All ages
Evening Highlights:
Live Blues Music: Dance the night away with the soulful sounds of The Rae Gordon Band and the high-energy New Orleans Rhythms of The Bon Ton Rulers.
Winter Coat Drive: Help keep our community warm this winter. Bring a new or gently used winter coat to donate at the door.
Basket Auction and Raffle & 50/50 Cash Drawing: Take home incredible gift baskets or win big with our 50/50 cash drawing—all proceeds go directly to support the Oregon Energy Fund.
A New Orleans Culinary Treat: VIP guests will enjoy a premium New Orleans dining experience crafted by the acclaimed chef from the Blue Diamond, Chef Patrick Wilkins.
Event Details
Doors: 6:30pm
VIP Dinner: 7:00pm
Music Starts: 7:30pm
General Admission $25 ADV/$30 at the door (plus $3.35 ticketing fee)
Entry to the Benefit Ball
Access to live performances by The Rae Gordon Band & The Bon-Ton Rulers
Participation in the coat drive, auction/raffle, and 50/50 drawing
VIP Dinner & Show Experience $55 ADV/$60 at the door (plus $5.18 ticketing fee). VIP Packages are limited.
All General Admission perks
Reserved table seating for dinner.
An exclusive, specially prepared New Orleans Holiday Dinner by the acclaimed Chef Patrick Wilkins of the Blue Diamond
Chef Patrick's New Orleans Holiday VIP Dinner:
Chicken, Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya - Traditional Louisiana-style jambalaya featuring seasoned chicken, smoked andouille sausage, shrimp, the Holy Trinity of vegetables, and Creole seasoning.
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo - Rich, slow-cooked Louisiana gumbo prepared with a dark roux, chicken, smoked andouille sausage, okra, and the Holy Trinity.
Steamed Rice - Freshly steamed white rice served alongside the gumbo.
Southern Hush Puppies - Golden-fried Southern cornmeal hush puppies.
Homemade Brownies - Rich, moist chocolate brownies for dessert.