{"id":3220,"date":"2011-03-29T08:15:07","date_gmt":"2011-03-29T12:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=3220"},"modified":"2017-11-07T09:03:45","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T14:03:45","slug":"artsgala-at-wright-state-set-for-april-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2011\/03\/29\/artsgala-at-wright-state-set-for-april-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ArtsGala at Wright State set for April 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The annual Wright State University ArtsGala has raised more than a million dollars for scholarships during its 11-year history.<\/p><\/div>\n

The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than a million dollars for scholarships during its 11-year history, is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, with an impressive program featuring student excellence in theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts.<\/p>\n

The 6:30 p.m. to midnight event in the Creative Arts Center is presented by the College of Liberal Arts. The popular black tie optional event is regarded as one of the area\u2019s premier events, with more than 500 patrons enjoying a variety of entertainment, dining and silent auction items to help Wright State students.<\/p>\n

The money raised for scholarships since the event started in 2000 has surpassed the million dollar mark.<\/p>\n

“Everybody who attends this unique event benefits! Patrons join many community friends to enjoy a spectacular evening featuring the best Wright State has to offer in music, art, theatre, dance and motion pictures and the students benefit from the scholarships funded by those patrons,” said Chuck Taylor, Ph.D., dean of the College of Liberal Arts.<\/p>\n

From Broadway revues and musical ensembles to live sculpting and painting, the program talent leaves those attending spellbound over the excellence of the students. Features this year include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Live performances to accompany themed culinary delights in our five dining halls
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Opening Wind Symphony, featuring Stars and Stripes Forever
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Selections from our fall musical, Cole Porter\u2019s Anything Goes<\/em>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Present Past<\/em>, a survey of work by Faculty Emeritus and printmaker David Leach
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Student film festival
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Chamber orchestra and dance performance
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wine tasting featuring high-priced, top-quality wines
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0NCAA sports lounge and auction
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Dancing on the Festival Playhouse stage<\/p>\n

A silent auction will offer some 100 items for bidding, including:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Outstanding artwork by Wright State faculty, students and alumni
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wide variety of exceptional bottles of wine
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Elegant designer jewelry
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Vacation getaways
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Assortment of luxury gift baskets, gift cards and dining certificates
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Wright State Arts Entertainment Package, including tickets to many theatre and music department performances.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Fine dining certificates<\/p>\n

ArtsGala\u2019s exclusive presenting sponsor is Barnes and Noble at Wright State University. Other major sponsors are the Dayton Daily News, Morris Home Furnishings, WHIO-TV, Dayton Power & Light, Gloria and Don Graber, and ThinkTV.<\/p>\n

ArtsGala tickets ($175 each) and information are available at (937) 775-5512 or http:\/\/www.wright.edu\/artsgala<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t