This year, the Arkansas Arts Center’s biennial Tabriz marks 50 years.  What started out as a blacktie dinner and dance as the Beaux Arts Bal (sic) in 1963 transformed by 1971 into Tabriz – an auction event.  Over the years, the one evening has grown into three different events.

Thursday, May 2, 6 p.m., Alice Pratt Brown Atrium
Tabriz: Moroccan Market Silent Auction

The Thursday, May 2, event will be a casual party featuring a silent auction with over 350 unique items for every interest. Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy entertainment, specialty drinks and light fare with a Moroccan twist. Tickets are $50 per person. Guests are invited to bid online with bidpal.net/tabriz. www.Tabriz2013.org

Saturday, May 4, 6 p.m.,Alice Pratt Brown Atrium
Tabriz Gala Dinner: A 50th Anniversary Ball

A Moroccan market-themed black-tie gala will be held Saturday, May 4, at 6 p.m. There will be silent and live auctions featuring items such as premiere destination vacations, elegant jewelry, marvelous parties and various other art and cultural experiences available for bidding, premium cocktails and an elegant dinner. Tickets are $750 per person and include admission to the Studio Party 50th Anniversary Celebration Ball immediately following the gala at 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 4, 9 p.m.,Alice Pratt Brown Atrium
Tabriz Studio Party

Following the Gala Dinner, guests will enjoy exciting entertainment with The Jump Street Band, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Tickets to attend the Studio Party 50th Anniversary only are $100 per person.www.Tabriz2013.org