The Ultimate Pajama Party was a new event created for DIVAMN to raise money and publicity to support programs for women and children living with AIDS/HIV. It was held on 11/14, 2008 at the Graves 601 hotel and featured girl band, BELLADIVA & the Hey Sugar Dancers, chick flicks, mini spa experiences, silent auction, boutique shopping from 10 local vendors, a pet psychic, palm and tarot card reader, sumptuous food and drink and was hosted by FM107.1's Lori and Julia.

300 people attended and it garnered $125,000 in free advertising (KARE 11, METRO Magazine, MPLS St. Paul Magazine, MN Monthly, YELP, Gigi's Guide and the Star Trib which called the event "Brilliant").

Sponsors: METRO Magazine, HER, Simonson’s Day Spa, The Graves 601, Lori and Julia of FM 107.9, Gigi’s Guide

This first time event was held at the Medina Ballroom and featured the band, The White Sidewalls and a silent auction to raise money for the Greater West Metro Humane Society.

The purpose was to broaden the awareness and build new friends for the Humane Society located in Buffalo with an event that had mass appeal to an older crowd. It was designed to be low cost but kitschy and coincided with the monthly Thank God I am Single networking group party.

Because animal lovers are also art lovers, The Greater West Metro Humane Society and Hopkins Center for the Arts, Inc. partnered on the Pets and Picasso gala to build new audiences/donors for each.

The events included hors d’oeuvres, wine, dessert bar, live and silent auction, raffle of architect-designed pet palaces, pet-themed fine art exhibition, pet psychics, live musical entertainment and dancing, and a special dog fashion trunk show hosted by pet fashion boutique and spa, Lulu & Luigi. More than 350 people attended and 4 animals found forever homes.

On July 17, Jud and Elizabeth Dayton opened their turn-of-the century garden property for two events to support the Orono Alliance for Education.

The events included an Afternoon Tea in the Garden with English tea and scones, lemonade, unique items for purchase, garden tours and musical entertainment and evening Cocktails in the Garden featuring the romance of the gardens at twilight with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. Both events sold out.

Rain did not deter more than 400 walkers from raising pledges and walking to support the animals at the Greater West Metro Humane Society’s 15th Walk for Animal’s event. The theme was Walk of Fame based on 15 years or 15 minutes of fame. Dos got to walk a star studded path with red carpet. Jeanette Trompeter of WCCO was the MC, Snoopy from MOA made an appearance and lots of local radio and TV PSA spots made up our media sponsor list. More than $40,000 was raised by pledges in this completely volunteer- driven event.

Orono Alliance for Education’s first Fundraising Event was Lorie Line and her band in concert performing at the Orono High School on April 24, 2003. Her daughter attended the school and she wanted a way to give back.

1200 tickets were sold which include a family style spaghetti dinner in the cafeteria beforehand. In addition, there was a silent auction and a bake sale sponsored by the PTO. This special event raised more than $100,000 for the Orono Public Schools and launched the Alliance as a serious fundraising and friend raising machine.

These DIVA mini Events were created to support a larger event (DATE4DIVA for CLUB DIVA), raise needed cash (Hedwig at the Jungle) or celebrate DIVA’s rich creative history (SIGHT, SOUND & COLOR). All were friend raisers and mini fundraiser for this important charity.

The Minnesota Academy of Science held its 67th annual State Science Fair April 3-5 at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel in Saint Paul. 1000 kids, parents and teachers participated in this three day competition. The events included a poster competition, a paper competition, student and family entertainment and an awards ceremony with national speakers and college representatives.

The challenge for this event was how to create a fundraising event for the Ramsey County Library Foundation with little money. It was solved by marrying food and books and holding it at the Roseville branch with an event called An International Taste for Books.

We brought in local restaurants who provided the food, had pro bono artwork created, offered a silent auction, a raffle, and entertainment. The event raised $10,000 and drew 150 people.

The high-energy design event of the Minneapolis/St. Paul social season returned March 3, 2007 for its 15th year. Named Super Divas (highlighting the adventures, exploits & intrigues of ten “super men” from our community) the event had glitz, glamour and intrigue. More than 3000 guests experienced entertainment coupled with a fast- paced, flashy local designer runway fashion show. There was sumptuous food, cocktails, live auction packages and a ‘hot’ late night dance party. The event raised $350,000.

Guests at DIVAMN’s outrageous annual party could see and be seen at CLUB DIVA. From Miami, to LA and Las Vegas to New York, Club DIVA transported guests to the best of what each city has to offer in music, entertainment, fashion, and food. In addition, we celebrated the efforts of our own Club Kids- 10 young people making a difference in our community.

There were also two pre events: DATE 4 DIVA, a party with mini auction packages and entertainment and a VIP Party for the Student Fashion Design Awards. All events raised $165,000.

The first DIVA patio party during PRIDE was a huge success due to the fabulous view from SEVEN Sushi Bar’s rooftop and the wonderful weather. Bitch Flowers provided entertainment and Roger Beck did the floral décor.

A tribute to Duke Ellington on his 100th birthday. It involved a free performance for 2000 North Mpls students of the Lincoln center Jazz band, presentations by noted Ellington scholars from the Smithsonian Institute, a birthday party at City Center with an exhibition of rare memorabilia and artifacts form Duke Ellington’s life and career.

Barriers To Entry was a FREE entertaining & educational 40 minute show written, directed and produced for Metro Title I students and sponsored by the MN Department of Higher Education through their Get Ready Program.

The production was performed for 6,500 middle schoolers in 2007 and had a 95% approval rating.

Free tickets were provided were to all students at Franklin Middle School, North High School and many of the other Minneapolis Schools through a partnership with Project SUCCESS. Also included was curriculum tie-ins based on the show’s themes, teacher workshops, and cast visits to the schools.

Free tickets were provided were to all students at Franklin Middle School, North High School and many of the other Minneapolis Schools through a partnership with Project SUCCESS. Also included was curriculum tie-ins based on the show’s themes, teacher workshops, and cast visits to the schools.

Tammy Hauser Sarto wrote the curriculum guide and planned preview community events drawing thousands for Cirque Du Soleil’s first foray into Minneapolis.

Family Night included western themed activities before opening night in the parking lot next to the Orpheum- fiddlers, cow pie toss games, a covered wagon, and family style picnic were all part of the activities for families of all ages.

1000 high school kids from around MN participated in a morning of musical theater workshops led by professional performers and cast members and then a matinee of AIDA.

This was a campaign for the Ramsey County Library Foundation to build a new donor base. It had a mascot named Booker with friend Page and character bobbleheads you could purchase.

Annual Fundraising Campaign was developed for the Orono Public Foundation. The year-long campaign included messaging on billboards, newsletters, direct mail and telephone solicitations and raised $350,000.