THIBODAUX – The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation will host the 13th annual Women’s Night Out benefit on Thursday, May 3, at Cypress Columns in Gray. All proceeds from the event will benefit women’s athletics at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.

Sponsored by Entergy, the Tim Emerson Team at Smith Barney, Peter Knoop of Morgan Keegan, Coca-Cola and the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation, the event includes a four-course dinner, live and silent auctions and a night of entertainment and fun – including free, after-party limousine service. Attire for the evening is dressy-casual.
“Women’s Night Out is one of the university’s most enjoyable and successful benefits; everyone who attends has a great time for a great cause,â€� Dr. David Boudreaux, vice president for institutional advancement, said. “This year our theme is ‘Margaritaville,’ so we can pretty much guarantee a good time. Plus, the female student athletes of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ will be most grateful to all who are able and willing to participate.â€�
The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, margaritas and sangria, followed by dinner at 7:15. Tickets are $100 per person. To make reservations, call the foundation at (985) 448-4005 or (985) 448-4134.