David Adler Music and Arts Center Hosts Benefit Featuring Speakeasy, Big Band, Art Auction
The David Adler Music & Arts Center will host its Annual 'Speakeasy' Benefit on Saturday, May 20, from 6-10 p.m., at the historic home of re¬nowned architect, David Adler. The event features the best of Libertyville's artistic, musical, and fine dining offerings and supports the work of the Adler Center, the Village of Libertyville's historic home for the arts.
Explore Adler's nationally-recognized historic home while enjoying
• Prohibition Era cocktails by NorthShore Distillery
• Gourmet small plates by Café Pomigliano and Sunset Foods
• Craft beer by Tighthead Brewing Company
• Dancing, and live music by the Highland Park Pops Big Band
• Annual silent auction of original fine art
Adler Member Artist, Tanya Leintz will be creating a live event painting throughout the evening. The finished painting will become part of the evening's live auction. "People can stop by every few minutes to see how the painting progresses and to see the process," says Leintz.
Other live auction items include an 'Evening at the Adler Center,' which includes live music and a private dinner party for ten from Café Pomigliano, and an eight-person masterclass in Mixology at NorthShore Distillery. "Our live auction features the Adler Center, and many more of Libertyville's hidden gems," says Amy Williams, Adler Center Executive Director.
An additional silent art auction will feature original paintings, photography, and ceramics donated by Adler Member Artists. Over 50 original works of fine art will be auctioned to support the mission of the Adler Center.
Tickets for the event are $80 per person. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and ticket packages by visiting www.adlercenter.org.
"It will be an evening of dancing, bourbon-tastings, and great art. It's a fun night out and a great way to give back and support the Adler Center," says Heather Williamson, Program Director.
About the David Adler Music and Arts Center:
For over 35 years, the David Adler Music and Arts has offered music and art classes, scholarships, free art exhibits, and has hosted community-wide events like Fine Arts Month and the Annual Festival of the Arts held every August in Cook Park. The Adler Center's only annual benefit maintains and grows the Center's offerings of exceptional art and music instruction, summer camps, workshops, concerts and art exhibitions.
Located in the historic home of architect David Adler, the David Adler Music and Arts Center is dedicated to making music and the arts an integral part of everyday life in the North Shore community. Its year-round activities are designed to foster engagement and achievement in the arts for the people of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The David Adler Music and Arts Center is located at 1700 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville.