JANUARY

CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW PREVIEW PARTY
Jan. 25  7:30 PM. Gala reception previewing the 35th annual Cathedral Antiques Show at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Proceeds benefit Genesis “A New Life.” $100. 404/365-1107.

PIEDMONT BALL
Jan. 27  The 49th annual gala, hosted by the Woman’s Auxiliary of Piedmont Hospital to benefit its Women’s Services, will be held at the Piedmont Driving Club. Jane Black, honorary chair; Nancy Cook, M.D., chair; Jane Ballard, Lisa Drake, M.D., and Ruthie Rollins, co-chairs. 404/605-3273.

HIGH ARTS DAY
Jan. 30  8:15 AM-3 PM. Begin your day with coffee and private shopping at Bloomingdale’s followed by a bus tour to two distinguished homes, ending with an elegant luncheon in the new Wieland Pavilion Grand Lobby of the High Museum of Art and a private viewing of the “Andrew Wyeth: Memory & Magic” exhibition. $135. Proceeds benefit the museum. 404/733-4521.

FEBRUARY

SPOTLIGHT ON ART SPONSOR PARTY
Feb. 1  6-8 PM. Saks Fifth Avenue hosts patrons and sponsors of Trinity School’s 25th anniversary Spotlight on Art event. Sponsorships range from $750-$15,000. 404/231-8119.

HOPE AND WILL BALL
Feb. 4  6:30 PM. Third annual dinner dance and silent auction at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. $200. Angie Chesin, chair. Call Lisa Rutherford at 404/785-7338.

SWEET HEARTS FASHION SHOW BENEFIT
Feb. 4  11 AM-1 PM. Maggiano’s in Buckhead will host a delicious Italian lunch with fashions from Kelly’s Kids to benefit the Fragile Kids Foundation. Dave FM’s Holly Firfer, mistress of ceremonies. 770/951-6111.

FAIRY TALE TEA
Feb. 5  3-5 PM. Tea Friends will host a delightful event at the InterContinental Hotel to benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. $65. Call Ashley Anderson at 404/785-7316.

BEST OF ATLANTA PARTY
Feb. 7  7-10 PM. One of Atlanta’s best food events, benefiting Camp Twin Lakes, will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre. $50. Over 65 restaurants are expected to participate. Jaime Swindle, chair. 404/231-9887.

FRAGILE HEARTS BALL
Feb. 11  Annual fundraiser for the Fragile Kids Foundation at the InterContinental Hotel honoring Carroll Lindseth with dinner, entertainment, dancing featuring Dr. Jazz and the Spinal Chords and a Valentine’s Day themed silent auction. WSB-TV’s Mark Winne, emcee. $200. Phyllis Murdock, chair. 770/951-6111.

HEARTS WITH HOPE
Feb. 11  Black-tie dinner dance at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center benefiting the Partnership Against Domestic Violence with both silent and live auctions. $200. 404/870-9600.

BIG CHILL BENEFIT DANCE
Feb. 18  8 PM-midnight. Dust off your dancing shoes for this annual event featuring music from Soul Purpose and a guest appearance from Mr. Big and the Chillettes. $10, $15. Benefits free concerts on the Decatur Square. 404/371-9583.

CARNIVAL 2006/BEAUX ARTS BALL
Feb. 18  The Atlanta College of Art celebrates its annual Mardi-Gras gala at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel Ballroom with Ed and Peggy Reynolds reigning as King and Queen. The evening includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, dancing and entertainment. $250. Marianne Broadbear, chair. 404/733-5060.

ATLANTA BALLET BALL
Feb. 25  Guests will enjoy “An Evening in the French Countryside” at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta with cocktails at 7 PM followed by dinner at 8 PM. $300. Mrs. Lynn Cochran-Schroder will be honored. Jill Sanders, chair. 404/873-5811, ext 223.

AMUSE’UM
Feb. 25  “Walking in the Shoes of a Child,” a fun-filled fundraiser for Imagine it! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, will be held at the museum, 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. $125. Cathy Cravens, chair. 404/527-5909.

GEORGIA HALL SOCIETY BALL AND AUCTION
Feb. 25  The Roosevelt Warm Springs Development Fund’s annual black-tie dinner dance will be held at historic Georgia Hall on the Roosevelt Institute campus. $150. Proceeds benefit the Institute’s programs and services. 706/655-5666.

OAKHURST WINE CRAWL
Feb. 25  4-6 PM. Buy a commemorative tasting glass for $15 and sample wines from around the world at participating Oakhurst businesses. Transportation provided. Fundraiser for the Oakhurst Business Association. 404/371-9583.

SPOTLIGHT ON ART AUCTION
Feb. 25  Annual fundraiser, sponsored by Trinity School, culminating its five-day Artists Market with a live auction of curated art and silent auction. 4301 Northside Pkwy. 404/231-8119.

WOODWARD ACADEMY BALL
Feb. 25  Black-tie fundraiser themed “Atlantis” will be held at the Georgia Aquarium. Proceeds benefit the Woodward Parents Club, as well as the Marcus Foundation for Autism and Behaviorally Challenged Children. Anne Boone and Betts Fisher, co-chairs. 404/350-9331.

BLUE HEALER
Feb. 28  11th annual fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Twelve Hotels in Atlantic Station. Tickets $40-60. www.bluehealer.org.

MARCH

OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA GALA
March 5  The Center for Family Resources hosts Atlanta’s only official Academy sanctioned Oscar Night® Party at Cobb Galleria Center, with over 800 guests expected to attend. $125, $75. David and Pam Connell, chairs. Georgia Power is signature host. 770/428-2601.

CIRCLE FOR CHILDREN CHARITY BALL
March 18  7 PM. “You Oughta Be In Pictures” will turn back the clock to an era of glamour and elegance at the Cobb Galleria Centre to benefit CHRIS Kids. Festivities include dinner, dancing, music by Men of Distinction and fabulous silent and live auctions. $150. Shirley Whitmire, chair; Chris Crawford, co-chair. 678/776-6000.

ARTISTIC AFFAIR
March 25  With a Diamonds and Studs (uptown Western) theme, guests are sure to enjoy this annual fundraiser for the Spruill Center for the Arts held at the Dunwoody Country Club. A silent auction begins at 6:30 PM followed by dinner at 8 PM and dancing until mid-night. Banks and Shane will entertain. 770/394-3447.

CANDLELIGHT BALL
March 25  7 PM. Black-tie ball at the Grand Hyatt Hotel benefiting CADEF: The Childhood Autism Foundation, with a seated dinner, dancing to the music of the Fred Abeles Orchestra and live and silent auctions. $200. Trish Chapman, chair; Georgia Broderick, co-chair. 770/675-7571.

GOLDEN GALA 2006
March 25  6 PM. “Georgia On My Mind,” a benefit for Senior Services North Fulton, Inc. will be held at the Alpharetta Marriott on Windward Parkway. 770/993-1906.

APRIL

SWAN HOUSE BALL
April 1  One of Atlanta’s most elegant galas will benefit the Atlanta History Center. Themed around the history of Peachtree Street, the ball is chaired by Ruth Anthony. 404/814-4000.

“A NIGHT IN BLUE FOR OUR MEN IN BLUE”
April 8  Exciting new event saluting Atlanta policemen at the InterContinental Hotel. David Wilkinson, former head of the Secret Service, is now president of the Atlanta Police Foundation. Wanda McGaha and Wendy Babchin, co-chairs. 770/998-1118.

SWING INTO SPRING
April 8  6:30 PM. Annual fundraising gala benefiting the Cobb Symphony Orchestra will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre with dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. 770/565-2425.

“AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER”
April 21  8th annual fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, GA Chapter will be an elaborate cocktail buffet at the home of Elly and Ed Dobbs. A special Patron Hour featuring one of Atlanta’s hottest chefs will kick-off the evening. Scott Ardolino, honorary chair; Crystal Baker, chair. 404/291-6071.