A Sparkling Evening to Dazzle at Thoroughbred Motorcars Showroom to Benefit Magdalene and Thistle Farms

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--April 18, 2005--A Sparkling Evening, a dazzling array of exquisite jewelry modeled by prominent Nashvillians and sold to benefit Magdalene and its cottage industry Thistle Farms, is slated for Thursday, May 5, 2005 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Thoroughbred Motorcars Showroom. Tickets are $75 each and will include a champagne reception, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction and a gift bag.

Jewelry designers participating in the event include Corzine & Co., Cindi Earl, Lindell Jewelers, Patricia Matthews Designs, Carla McCombs, Angela Peach Designs, The Perfect Pair, Susan Russell Designs/Atelier, Ward-Potts Jewelers, and Wiggins Jewelers.

Committee members include Event Chair Danielle Lares, Stacie Standifer, Susan Andrews Thompson, Linda Marcrum, Marlei Daugherty, and volunteers from the Junior League of Nashville. Tickets are available by calling (615) 291-2850.

Magdalene is a not-for-profit two-year residential recovery community for women with a history of drug addiction and prostitution. It was founded in 1996 by Reverend Becca Stephens in conjunction with a city-wide task force on prostitution. Magdalene has been created to provide sanctuary in Nashville for women in need of safe and compassionate community. Magdalene provides opportunities for recovery, education and employment.

In 1999, Thistle Farms was established as a creative and sustainable workplace for the Magdalene women. Whether fine candles, balms or sachets, Thistle Farms products are designed and created by the women to promote hope through healing. All proceeds go to support Magdalene's houses and residents as well as provide outreach to women who are in jail or still on the streets. Each purchase represents planting a seed of hope. Visit www.thistlefarms.org for more information.

This marks the first event to be held in the renovated majestic showroom at Thoroughbred Motorcars, the exclusive dealership in Middle Tennessee for Jaguar, Porsche, Audi, and Saab automobiles. It is located at 2350 Franklin Road in Nashville. Valet parking will be available.