January 31, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A limited number of $125 tickets go on sale Feb. 18 for the incomparable Diana Krall, featured artist for the Viva Health Starlight Gala, benefiting the Alys Stephens Center, Saturday, April 5. Call 205-975-2787 now for reservations.

The tickets, which include an elegant pre-show cocktail reception, will be available for purchase online, at the ASC Box Office, 1200 10th Ave. S., or by calling 205-975-2787. Several ticket choices are available.

The Grand Diva Table for eight includes an elegant pre-show cocktail reception, premium seating for the performance, gourmet dinner and dancing to live music in the Gala Garden tent, as well as recognition as a Gala sponsor. The Grand Diva Table package is $10,000 per table.

The Torch Singer Ticket includes an elegant pre-show cocktail reception, premium seating for the performance, gourmet dinner and dancing to live music in the Gala Garden tent for $750 per ticket. The Jazz Singer Ticket includes an elegant pre-show cocktail reception, premium seating for the performance, post-show party in the lobby with live music, champagne and dessert for $500 per ticket.

The Viva Health Starlight Gala is the Alys Stephens Center’s annual fundraiser. It’s an elegant evening of exceptional music, great food, drinks and celebration. Proceeds support future programming and arts education for the center. The cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with the performance at 7 p.m., at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. S. For more information call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.

Sensational Grammy Award-winning songstress and pianist Krall has transcended musical genres. Krall won a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal and became the first jazz artist in 25 years to be nominated for Album of the Year for “When I Look in Your Eyes.”