18th Annual Fine Arts Center Gala and Auction: Tropical Fantasy
Leave the New England winter behind and enter a warm, sultry party paradise. Temperatures will rise with alluring sounds of th tropics, tantalizing food selections, exotic drinks, and sizzling hot auctions. Live auction and silent auctions are filled with irresistible items. And the Hip Pocket Orchestra returns by popular demand and is guaranteed to get the ballroom jumping with a sophisticated line up of three lead vocalists backed by a horn section that shimmers with hot and cool.
A Benefit for Artist Community Educational Residencies.
Honoring Artist of the Year Dr. Yusef Lateef, the internationally celebrated jazz artist and educator.
Black Tie or Festive Best.
Patron: $100 per person includes complimentary cocktail, reserved seating and a $25 tax-deductible contribution.
Individual Sponsor: $150/person includes name recognition on event signage and in the program book, complimentary cocktail, reserved seating and a $75 tax-deductible contribution.
Corporate Sponsorships are available starting at $500. Please call for details.
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