The third annual Crescent Spring Celebration, presented by The Rosewood Crescent Hotel and the Crescent retailers and restaurants, will take place Thursday, May 14 (6 – 10 p.m.), at The Crescent Fountain (400 Crescent Ct., Dallas, 75201). The springtime-chic party will feature delectable samplings, a Wrought Iron Chef competition, informal fashions by Stanley Korshak, mini spa experiences from The Spa at The Crescent, wine tastings, Crescent specialty cocktails, an array of don’t-miss silent auction items, and more!

The event will benefit Big Thought, the nation’s most recognized non-profit organization focused on improving public education through creative learning. Each year Big Thought serves more than 300,000 kids, families and teachers and delivers more than 1 million hours of instruction and programming.

Thinking “Big,” The Crescent Spring Celebration will feature some of Dallas' best food, wine, art and entertainment. Here are the highlights:

• Live entertainment from crooner extraordinaire Max Vontaine and the electrifying Emerald City Band

• Savory culinary dishes from Rosewood Crescent Hotel’s award-winning chefs from The Conservatory and The Crescent Club

• Chef stations and culinary treats from Nobu, Arcodoro & Pomodoro, Capital Grille, Palomino, plus special guests from CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort, and Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

• Wrought Iron Chef Competition at the Viking Celebrity Kitchen presented by Capital Distributing and featuring the dueling chefs of Rosewood Crescent Hotel and each participating restaurant

• Mini spa experiences from the award-winning The Spa at The Crescent where guests can indulge in relaxing treatments

• Silent auction with specialty pieces ranging from luxury getaways with Rosewood Hotels and Resorts properties and American Airlines, to unique Dallas sports memorabilia and shopping sprees

•Preview of the latest Spring 2009 fashions by Stanley Korshak

• Art auction presented by Linearis Institute featuring a selection of works, such as Matisse (all pieces will be for sale with 15 percent of proceeds going to Big Thought)

• Wine tastings courtesy of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Kobrand Wine and Spirits, Trinchero Family Estates, Constellation Wines, TGIC Importers

• Wine Cork Pull benefitting the internationally revered women’s society, Les Dammes d’Escoffier – Dallas Scholarship Endowment Funds

• Rosewood Crescent Hotel specialty drinks

Guests will have an opportunity to contribute to the artistry of a Big Thought mosaic facilitated by professional artists, plus tour a gallery exhibit featuring photography of young artists and their creativity.

Tickets for the event are $75 per person and are 100% tax deductible. Proceeds will support the Dallas ISD After-School system, managed by Big Thought. Complimentary valet and self-parking will be provided.

To make reservations, call 866-228-3243 or email crescent@rosewoodhotels.com. For more information and to buy tickets online, go to www.crescentspringcelebration.com. Tickets will be available at the door.