Save the date for Museum benefit dinner The 16th annual North Dakota Museum of Art Gala Benefit Dinner and Silent Art Auction will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, beginning at 5:30 p.m. E-mail Elizabeth at eglovatsky@ndmoa.com< or call 777-4195 to reserve your tickets. The Benefit Dinner, which is both a prominent social event and successful fundraiser for the Museum, will be held in the elegant galleries of the North Dakota Museum of Art. Justin Welsh of the Museum Cafe is the Master Chef for the gourmet meal. Dress is black tie optional, and valet service is provided. The tables seat eight and arrangements can be made for parties to be seated together. As with each of the previous benefits, a silent art auction will be held throughout the evening. This year about 50 pieces from regional, national, and international artists are for sale. The auction includes work by emerging artists as well as contemporary artisans. The pieces will be circulated throughout the dinner by walking-easels. -- Brian Lofthus, Assistant to the Director, North Dakota Museum of Art, blofthus@ndmoa.com, 777-4195