I have no idea.I found this thing and the event surrounding it on Facebook and it begged to be brought to light. On the good side, it benefits about a 400,000 groups. On the other side, well, what the hell is that thing?
"It's almost time to auction the 6+ foot ARTYgators. The VIP ARTYgator Swamp Partee Auction will be held Saturday, 18 October at the Heaven Event Center. The venue has been open for only 3 months and it's an amazing new hi tech, green building on a lake near the Florida Mall.
The event will be themed by the best designers and pros in the area, including the seasonal designer from Sea World.
There will be live New Orleans entertainment, adult beverages/fine wines, microbrewery beers, appetizers, themed catered meal and unique desserts. We will have live and silent auctions and surprizes.5:30 p.m. VIP Sneak Peek Reception (Hors d'oeuvers, open bar, networking, entertainment, first and pre-bids)Proceeds from the sale of the ARTYgators will benefit the following organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, Brookshire Elementary School (art & music), Central, Florida Gator Club, Orlando Downtown Arts District, Florida Collegiate Summer League
6:30 p.m. Doors open to Main Event ticket holders/Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Dinner, New Orleans entertainment
8:30 p.m. Live Auction Begins
Habitat for Humanity Orlando, Kids House of Seminole, Seminole County Animal Shelter, Seminole County Library System, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Winter Park Day Nursery, Winter Park Library, USA Cares, Public Art and more.
To purchase your tickets or 10-top tables with logo/signage to this one time community event call 407-322-8888 or email artygators@cfl.rr.com. We're expecting a sold out event, as we have guests coming from all over the region."