Champagne and Pearls

In celebration of International Women’s Day, The Shade Tree is bringing back Champagne and Pearls to celebrate Southern Nevada’s female leaders. The event takes place on Sunday, March 5, three days in advance of International Women’s Day. 

Champagne and Pearls, now in its third year, will be held at Emerald at Queensridge with a strong lineup of Southern Nevada women. These women will interact with participants and talk about this year’s International Women’s Day theme, #EmbraceEquity. Plus, ​​guests will have the chance to purchase products made by local women artisans throughout the entire event.

The Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation executive director and philanthropist Punam Mathur will moderate a stellar panel discussion about the difficulties of gender bias, how to address an imbalance in gender equity, and what each of us can do to embrace equity within our own spheres of influence. 

Other panelists include Norma Intriago, executive director of Dress for Success of Southern Nevada; Roxann McCoy, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Las Vegas branch; and Piper Overstreet, vice president of government relations for the Las Vegas Raiders. Linda Perez, CEO of The Shade Tree, will offer opening remarks and Marie Mortera, longtime anchor and reporter for KSNV News 3, will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

Tickets are available for for $150 per person and tables of ten available for $1,450. Each guest receives brunch, mimosas, an interactive panel discussion, gift bag, shopping experience and more. All ticket sale proceeds will benefit the shelter’s residents who are victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and/or homelessness.

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