2010 Gala celebrates Metropolis milestone
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre kicks off its 10th anniversary season at its annual gala fundraising event from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 7.
The biggest night of the year for the performing arts center raises tens of thousands of dollars for the nonprofit organization with ticket sales and live and silent auctions.
Attendees will be treated to an announcement of its 10th anniversary season that includes Joan Baez, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and other legendary music acts, as well as a Tony Award-winning musical.
This premier, black-tie optional event begins with cocktails and entertainment in the theater from jazz and big band singer Dakota, and a short scene performed by students in the Flourish in the Footlights program for students with special needs.
The night continues in the Metropolis Ballroom with a sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing into the night with the band Libido Funk Circus. Attendees will have the chance to win the "Star of the Show," a white gold ring valued at $1,200, courtesy of Keswick Jewelry.
This year's auction boasts a range of new packages. Featured auction items include a private movie screening at Arlington Theaters, an evening skyline boat cruise on Lake Michigan, a full-day guided fishing trip on the Chain O' Lakes, autographed sports memorabilia, wine tastings, Cubs tickets, museum tickets, club memberships and tickets to many other Chicago area theaters and concerts, among other items.
For the first time, people can bid for the silent auction items online at www.biddingforgood.com/metropolisgala. Online biding will end Wednesday, May 5, and highest online bids will be listed on the bid sheets at the gala.
Tickets to the 2010 Gala are limited; call to reserve a space. Tickets are $85 per person and include hors d'oeuvres, dinner, wine and beer. For tickets, call the box office at (847) 577-2121 or visit www.metropolisarts.com/gala.
This Metropolis 2010 Fundraising Gala is sponsored by Arlington Park; Drost, Kivlahan, McMahon and O'Connor LLC; Pfingston Partners LLC; James Bertucci; Keswick Jewelers; Metropolis Ballroom; Sylvia's Flowers; The Tuscan Market Wine Shop; FastSigns; Stella Artois; Peter Kics, DDS; and Swanson Construction.
Steering Committee members for the gala include Denise Beihoffer, Lenore Bragaw, Cindy Brooks, Adam Faust, Coleen Fink, Ann Goldberg, Tanya Jarvis, Randal Klaproth, Carol Lynn and Ken Seifert, Claudia Starck, Lynn Steffen and Diana Tchalakov.
For details and a complete 2010/2011 performance schedule, visit MetropolisArts.com or call (847) 577-2121.