Nevada Ballet to honor Midler

Colorful Bette Midler will go black and white when the Nevada Ballet Theatre honors her in January.

Midler, who recently kicked off her extravaganza, "The Showgirl Must Go On," at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, has been selected by the company as its Woman of the Year for the Black & White Ball at Caesars Palace on Jan. 17. She will accept the award following an evening of cocktails, dinner and entertainment.

"Nevada Ballet Theatre is so excited to welcome Ms. Midler back to Las Vegas and honor her," said Nancy Houssels, Nevada Ballet's co-founder, in a statement. "I know this will be a memorable Black & White Ball."

The ball, a fundraiser for the ballet company, has been a mainstay on the Las Vegas social scene since 1985, honoring women who've made a significant impact on the performing arts.