Tickets on sale for D15's 'Royale' evening of art and entertainment
The District Fifteen Educational Foundation is inviting you to spend an evening enjoying great food, original artwork, and charitable gaming with your friends and colleagues from across District 15.
The D15 Royale and Art Extravaganza will be held Saturday, March 3, at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. As the Foundation's premier fundraiser of the year, D15 Royale serves as an annual celebration of the Foundation's work to enhance and supplement the educational experience of all District 15 students.
This year, D15 Royale will once again offer music, drinks, and a variety of delicious dishes served at “Royale Cuisine” stations situated throughout the event. Also, revelers will again be able to place their bets at the black jack table and roulette wheel. New this year, will be a benefit auction of original artwork.
Last year, the event featured a wide array of live and silent auctions. Among the many donated items that sold, a number of beautifully crafted bowls made by some wonderfully talented District 15 students proved incredibly popular. So popular, in fact, that the Foundation decided to add the benefit art auction to this year's proceedings.
A collection of original artwork produced by District 15 students, teachers, and other members of the local artistic community is currently being compiled for D15 Royale. Their works will be displayed in a juried exhibition prior to being sold. Also, the Foundation Board of Trustees will name a “Best of Show” winner from among the participating artists, and those attending D15 Royale will cast their ballots for the “People's Choice Award” winner.
Tickets for the D15 Royale and Art Extravaganza cost $75 per person and include dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, and $25 in starter gaming chips. Foundation supporters must be 21 or older to attend D15 Royale. Cocktail attire is suggested, but not required.
Tickets to the D15 Royale and Art Auction Extravaganza can be purchased online at http://d15royale.eventbrite.com, or by contacting Donna Kennedy, Foundation coordinator, at (847) 963-3160 or kennedyd@ccsd15.net.
-- Story submitted by Community Consolidated School District 15