{"id":51100,"date":"2018-03-15T09:27:36","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T13:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=51100"},"modified":"2018-03-15T09:27:36","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T13:27:36","slug":"ddn-stunning-performances-in-theatre-dance-music-and-more-as-wright-states-premier-arts-event-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2018\/03\/15\/ddn-stunning-performances-in-theatre-dance-music-and-more-as-wright-states-premier-arts-event-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"DDN: Stunning performances in theatre, dance, music and more as Wright State\u2019s premier arts event returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wright State Theatre’s production of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” runs from March 15 to April 8 in the Festival Playhouse. (Photos by Erin Pence)<\/p><\/div>\n

The stage is set for Wright State University\u2019s College of Liberal Arts annual\u00a0ArtsGala<\/b>, an event to raise money for scholarships in visual arts, film, theater, music and dance.<\/p>\n

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The annual Wright State University ArtsGala has raised\u00a0more than $2.5 million<\/b>\u00a0for arts scholarships during its 18-year history, with nearly $200,000 at last year\u2019s gala.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTo see the investment in Creative Arts Center, then to see the community support for ArtsGala — it means a lot to the students, for their pride and validation in who they are,\u201d Jennie Buckwalter, Assistant Dean of WSU\u2019s College of Liberal Arts said.<\/p>\n

The gala will feature student performances in\u00a0theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts<\/b>. Regarded as one of Dayton\u2019s premier arts events, the black-tie-optional ArtsGala draws over\u00a0800 patrons<\/b>each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cArtsGala is my favorite night of the year. The talent of our students is astonishing, the Creative Arts Center glows, the food and drink are spectacular, and our guests have a memorable time,\u201d said Linda Caron, dean of the College of Liberal Arts in a press release sent to this news organization. \u201cBut the best part is that all proceeds go toward scholarships for our deserving fine and performing arts students.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Features this year include:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Wind Symphony, featuring Stars and Stripes Forever<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Selections from The Mystery of Edwin Drood<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Live artistic creation by student artists<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Student film festival<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Chamber Orchestra performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Opera performances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Dance performances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Collegiate Chorale performance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Six themed dining rooms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Cigar and college basketball tent<\/p>\n

\u2022 Top-quality craft beer, bourbon and tequila tastings<\/p>\n

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A silent auction, featuring mobile bidding this year, will offer over 100 items, including:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Artwork by Wright State faculty, students, alumni and local artists<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Wide variety of wines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Assortment of luxury gift baskets, gift cards and dining certificates<\/p>\n

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The students are of course the primary focus, however, the food isn\u2019t something to overlook. From boursin-stuffed endives to king crab and shrimp ceviche to vanilla bean cheesecakes, the dining rooms will be full of Italian, Mexican, American, British and Japanese taste sensations.\u00a0You can see the full menu here<\/a>. There will also be hand-selected craft beer, bourbon, tequila and sparkling wine presented by Heidelberg.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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>>\u00a0WSU lands $1 million grant for scholarships and undergrad research<\/a><\/b>
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\u201cThe scholarship support is transformative for our students — they\u2019re training and practicing in addition to their academics. They\u2019re often in the Creative Arts center the entire day,\u201d said Buckwalter. \u201cThe scholarship support is critical to help them stay on track to graduate and succeed after graduation. We want them to benefit as much as they can while they\u2019re a student and not be burdened by debt after graduation — we want them to be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n

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ArtsGala\u2019s presenting sponsors are Barnes & Noble at Wright State and Morris Furniture Company. Other major sponsors include Chartwells, Dayton Business Journal, Emerson, Gloria and Don Graber, HORAN, Zoe Dell Nutter, ThinkTV, Pamela and Malte von Matthiessen, Prime Time Party Rental, Synchrony Financial and WHIO-TV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Want to go?<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WHAT:\u00a0<\/b>19th Annual WSU ArtsGala<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WHERE:\u00a0<\/b>3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WHEN:<\/b>\u00a06 p.m. to midnight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TICKETS:\u00a0<\/b>$250 (includes 2 drink tickets)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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INFO:\u00a0<\/b>937-775-5512 |\u00a0Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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