The Kohler Store and Barbara's Bookstore Team to Raise Money for Salt Creek Ballet

Two businesses are teaming up to raise money for the Salt Creek Ballet, which has studios in Hinsdale and Westmont. The will host a benefit on June 21 in conjunction with a book signing by HGTV Host Monica Pedersen at .

Pedersen is a TV host and former model, who regular appears on the Today Show and Live! with Kelly (formerly Live With Regis and Kelly.) Her book, Make It Beautiful hit store shelves last month. In it, she gives tips on party-planning for different occasions and budgets. Pedersen is a spokesperson for Kohler, and the daughter of a close friend of hers takes dance lessons at Salt Creek.

"[Ballet] is one of those arts that's dying," said Melissa Curtis, manager of The Kohler Store in Burr Ridge. "We want to do something."

Students of Salt Creek Ballet will perform a five-minute excerpt from its spring performance during the benefit.

Tickets for the event are $25 each, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to benefit Salt Creek Ballet. The Kohler Store will be raffling items such as a $500 design service and spa package. will conduct tours of its facility during the fundraiser. Light refreshments and finger foods will be served.