A night with a pink carpet to walk and champagne to sip? Sign us up. United Way of the Midlands will host Power of the Purse (PoP), their 16th annual charity event to benefit local community programs, on Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. at the newly-renovated Columbia Museum of Art.

If you’ve never been, here’s how the night goes down: 👗 put on your favorite cocktail attire for the party (photo op on the Bank of America Pink Carpet is a must), 🍽 snack on special dishes by Southern Way Catering, 🎤 catch the music by Prettier than Matt, 🍸 grab a drink from the open bar to prepare for bidding, 👜 and head to the silent auction.

You’ll have the chance to bid on purses donated from local businesses, or the new, special section of luxury items (including items for men). Stay up-to-date on your bidding war (for a cause) from an easy-to-use app on your phone.

Next? 💵 End your evening knowing that your ticket ($50) + auction bid went to a good cause. Proceeds benefit community programs like Homeless No More, which supports single moms + helps get them back on their feet. Plus, you may be taking home a beautiful new accessory. Buy PoP tickets here.

6 pieces up for auction at PoP:

MZ Wallace Quilted Daffodil Medium Metro Tote

Donated by Jean Bruton and Margaret Mood of Non(e)such

MZ Wallace Quilted Daffodil Medium Metro Tote | photo provided

A chic, minimal everyday bag for work, the gym, the airport, wherever. It's foldable, rollable, packable, even crushable, and it will never lose its shape.

Kate Spade New York Women's Shore Thing Out & About Straw Tote

Donated by Tracy Wright of Just the Thing

Kate Spade New York Women's Shore Thing Out & About Straw Tote | photo provided

A roomy straw bag for a picnic or day at the beach – anywhere for stepping “Out and About” this Summer.

Rochas bag

Donated by Bruce Greenberg of Coplon’s

This black python leather + lambskin handbag exudes elegance + power, with an edge.

Hope Accent Chair

Donated by George Fisher of Strobler Home Furnishings

This petite, barrel-backed + fully upholstered chair features a pink quilted velvet exterior and tight-back textured fabric interior, plus nickel nail head trim + wooden legs with metal ferrules.

David Yurman Renaissance Collection Silver Ice bracelet

Donated by Carol Saunders Gallery

David Yurman Renaissance Collection Silver Ice bracelet | photo provided

An iconic David Yurman bracelet, inspired by Classical design + Renaissance paintings – with a modern spirit.

3 piece jewelry set

Donated by Bill & Stephanie Hrisko of Unforgettable

This jeweled set of a necklace, bracelet + earrings is donated by the husband-and-wife-duo and owners of Unforgettable Fine Jewelry, serving the Midlands for 10+ years.

Buy PoP tickets here. Ⓟ