Head to the House of Blues on Saturday, February 28, for the 17th Annual Share Your Heart Mardi Gras Party to benefit the Burn Institute. Chaired by Nichole and Doug Cox, with Tina Mickelson serving as honorary chair and Kimberly Hunt as emcee, the event will feature an exclusive VIP reception, upscale silent and live auctions, a Southern menu from the House of Blues chefs, and New Orleans-style blues by the Bill Magee Blues Band. General event admission is $150 and VIP passes are $250 each. (858/541-2277, ext. 20, www.burninstitute.org) JANE SHIOMI
