Practice your secret handshake and be ready for a night of hazing.  This year, the Center for Creative Education’s (CCE) Over the Big Top Goes Greek – as in “college, fraternity, band-party Greek” – and promises to set the tone for a fun social season on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Pioneer Plaza Green in West Palm Beach.

            An evening inspired by college Greek life, Over the Big Top Goes Greek takes guests back in time to their alma mater – while keeping them guessing who will be pinned and who will be big man on campus this Fall.  Featuring dinner, dancing, inflatable Sumo wrestling, a fun digital photo booth, and the crowning moment for the event’s homecoming king and queen, Over the Big Top Goes Greek will start off Palm Beach’s social season with an Animal House inspired blow-out.

            “I am proud to be part of such a successful and fun event each year,” said Susie Dwinell, co-chair for the fourth annual event with Blair Griffin and Keith Williams.  “Each year this event grows bigger and bigger – and sets the tone for a fabulous season.  We couldn’t do it without the generosity of CCE’s supporters and friends.  With the new Center opening in the Spring, the funds raised at this event will benefit the expanded programming offered through CCE.”  

CCE is a not-for-profit educational organization that supports partnerships among schools, arts and cultural organizations, artists, community-based organizations, and human service providers.  CCE partners integrate the arts into academic curriculum and out-of-school activities in Palm Beach County.  CCE will open its Kluge Center for Creative Education in Spring 2009 – allowing for on-site creative education in the arts for all ages.

Start the party off with a tailgate at Amici on October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.  The Celebrity Bartending event will feature the event chairs as celebrity bartenders.