3rd Annual Dancing With the Stars Austin

It's almost time! Dancing With The Stars Austin - 2009 is only a few weeks away. As most of you know, I'm the Director for the event and everything is shaping up so that it looks like it's going to be a great show again this year. I think most of the tables are sold out but if you want to be added to the waiting list or to find out about any remaining event sponsorships that might be available, please contact Emily Jansen Payne at (512) 472-1164 for information.

Date/Location for this year's event:
Sunday, Dec. 6 2009
Hilton Downtown
500 East 4th Street

Event Timeline
6:00 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 PM Dinner and Performances
9:30 PM Live Music by Trish Murphy and Skyrocket

Dancing with the Stars Austin presented by Lexus of Austin features Austin celebrities paired with professional dancers for a ballroom dance performance and a unique evening of entertainment. Enjoy live, semi-live and silent auctions, a drawing for a luxury Lexus vehicle, and live music so that every guest has the chance to dance the night away! To see highlights and photos from previous events, click here. Video of the 2007 and 2008 performances are available through the Center for Child Protection's YouTube page.

2009 Celebrity Dancers
Joanie Bentzin, Energetic Austin Promoter and Social Networker
Gigi Bryant, 5th Generation Austinite, Community Volunteer & Businesswoman
Eloise DeJoria, Actress & Paul Mitchell Systems Spokesperson
Charles Duggan, Broadway and Greater Tuna Producer
Richard Garriott, 1^st Second Generation Astronaut / Computer Game Developer
Sheriff Greg Hamilton, Travis County Sheriff
Stacey Hammer, Local Business Owner & Community Volunteer
Susan Lubin, Austin Lyric Opera Supporter & Volunteer Extraordinaire
Holly Mills-Gardner, Miss Texas USA 1998 & TV Personality
Dan Neil, Former Denver Bronco & 2-Time Superbowl Champion
Dave Steakley, ZACH Theatre Producing Artistic Director
Michelle Valles, Local News Anchor & Community Volunteer
Mitchell Zoll, Lawyer with Strasburger & Price & Community Volunteer

Featuring a Special Performance By:
Chief Art Acevedo
Tammy Buckman
Katrine Formby
Linda McCaul
Laurée Moffett
Jeanne Parker
Ann Schneider
Robin Segesta
Deanna Serra

2009 Celebrity Judges
Ed Clements, Talk Show Host for KLBJ-AM
Carla McDonald, Founder & President of Dynabrand
Evan Smith, CEO & Editor of Texas Tribune

I can't wait to see you there!!!