US Olympic swimmer Dara Torres brought back three silver medals from Beijing this summer, raising her career total to twelve. This fall, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center welcomes Ms. Torres as honorary chair of its benefit gala Masks Under the Moon. At age 41, Ms. Torres is the oldest Olympic swimming medalist in history. She's also the only swimmer to win a medal in five Olympics, and with this amazing success she stands throughout the world as an enormous inspiration to millions of people. A great supporter of the arts, Ms. Torres enjoys encouraging community spirit and individuality through sport and creative expression, and has agreed to support Callanwolde and its arts and education programs.

Visiting Atlanta exclusively for this event, Ms. Torres will join guests at Callanwolde where the fundraising gala will present festive feastings and dancing in disguise in the historic mansion and lush gardens of the Callanwolde estate. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining catered by Affairs to Remember, a silent auction, art and live entertainment featuring Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats. A highlight of the evening will be a sneak peek of the newly renovated gardens and Bath House.

All proceeds from the gala will benefit the arts and education programs of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
Tickets: $150 per person. Attire: Dressy Casual (masks optional). Reservations are recommended.
To reserve tickets or request information about sponsorship levels call 404-872-5338 ext 240.

About Callanwolde: An architectural landmark in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Callanwolde is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built and owned by one of the city’s preeminent families, the 12.5 acre estate remains a gracious and inviting home, and in this tranquil setting is today one of the liveliest and finest arts education centers in the Southeast. Established as a fine arts center in 1973, Callanwolde offers more than 160 classes per quarter led by Callanwolde’s distinguished faculty, most holding advanced degrees in the fine arts and many years of teaching experience. In addition, thousands of visitors from throughout metro Atlanta attend poetry readings, storytelling evenings, jazz concerts, dance performances, opera presentations, gallery exhibits and special events each year.