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Desert Gala 2024 | Colors of the Desert
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
5:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Thank you for joining us, in-person, on the grounds of the Desert Museum for the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s 31st annual signature event, the Desert Gala.
This special event offered local culinary delicacies, craft libations, and up-close visits with some famous animal residents. Browse the unique array of silent auction items, bidding on premium live auction items and experiences, and a chance to win the bronze sculpture raffle!
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2024 Raffle Prize
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The prize for this year's 2024 Desert Gala raffle was a life sized blue-footed boobie created by local Tucson artist, Mark Rossi.
The drawing for this beautiful bronze sculpture was on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Tickets were $25 each or 5 for $100 which could only be purchased at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution fully dedicated to conservation and research of the Sonoran Desert region. All proceeds from the Desert Gala support the operations, programs, and conservation efforts of the Desert Museum.
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