"Cirque du Soirée" is the theme for the 65th annual Symphony Ball, beginning with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, 6 p.m. Feb. 7, Lehigh Country Club, Allentown.

The theme for the black-tie gala references the "Cirque do la Symphonie" performances with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and 3 p.m. Feb. 15, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown.

Guests may bid on two separate auctions and will enjoy dinner and dessert, followed by dancing to the music of Back2Life.

Attendees receive a certificate for a ticket to a Miller Symphony Hall production.

Honorary Chairs for the gala are Cathy and Scott Fainor.

Presenting Sponsors are National Penn, National Penn Investors Trust Company and National Penn Insurance.

Platinum Sponsor is PPL.

Gold Sponsors are Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Bennett Automotive Group, Capital Blue Cross, Duggan & Marcon, Inc., Carol and Peter Kern, Lehigh Valley Carpenters Union and Lutron.

Silver Sponsors are Alvin H. Butz, Inc., City Center-Lehigh Gas, Concannon Wealth Management, Phyllis and William Grube, Highmark Blue Shield, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, Osborn Smart Group of Merrill Lynch, Trifecta Technologies, Inc., Univest National Bank & Trust, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas V. and Elaine Whalen and Wells Fargo.

The 2015 Host Committee members are Kristen and Rob Bennett, Greg Butz, Traci and Lewis Cyr, Stacy and Peter Gray, Phyllis and William Grube, Laura and Robert Haffner, Judy Harris and Jack Mydlo, Deborah and Philip Jackson, Janeal and Jack Jaroh, Carol and Peter Kern, Ruth and Charlie Marcon, Gina and Dennis Morton, Card and David Osborn, Kelly and Doug Pelletier, Kathleen and J.B. Reilly, Ronnie and Matthew Sorrentino, Melinda and Christopher Stumpf, Maureen and Joe Topper, Elaine and Tom Whalen, and Ellen and Jim Yorgey.

Proceeds benefit the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and its music, education and outreach programs.

Information: allentownsymphony.org; 610-432-6715

"Cookie Crunch": Attendees will enjoy dishes and desserts created by area restaurants and eateries featuring one of the eight Girl Scout Cookie brands at the "Girl Scout Cookie Crunch," 1 - 3 p.m. Feb. 8, ArtsQuest Center, SteelStacks, Bethlehem.

Guests may visit the restaurants' tables to sample the different offerings, talk to chefs and vote for their favorite for the People's Choice Award. Music entertainment will be provided by singer-songwriter Lizanne Knott.

Attendees will receive one box of Thanks A-Lots, a Girl Scout cookie noting its 10th anniversary this year.

Confirmed participants include: Aramark Culinary Team at the ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem; Bruno Scipioni's Italian Ristorante, Bethlehem Township; The Hamilton, Allentown; Iron Lakes Country Club, Orefield; Lehigh Catering, Bethlehem; Saxbys Coffee, Bethlehem; The Steel Pub, Bethlehem, and Werts Café, Allentown.

The event is a fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and ArtsQuest.

Tickets: steelstacks.org, 610-332-3378

"Fab" benefit: The Fab Four Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles begins with a wine and cheese reception, 7 p.m., with the concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 7, Jewish Community Center of Allentown, 702 N. 22nd St., Allentown.

Proceeds benefit JCC scholarships for early childhood education and camp programs.

Tickets: allentownjcc. org 610-435-3571

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