Catalina Island shimmers like a jewel in the Pacific. Its quiet coves, sweeping valleys and rugged mountains lure us from the work-a-day world of Southern California to a paradise like no other.

Since the first Ball in 1996, the Catalina Island Conservancy, steward of the Island's lands, has raised almost $3 million for its many Island projects in conservation, education and recreation through this annual event.

This promises to be an evening to remember, complete with a delicious dinner, exciting program, and dancing in the Avalon Casino Ballroom.

For highlights of last year's Ball, click here.