Tickets are now on sale for the
Gaslight-Baker Theatre's
2012 Gala
Evening with the Stars
Saturday, April 21, 7-10 p.m.
Tickets are $25
Silent Auction, Dinner, Street Dancing
at the Gaslight Baker, 216 S. Main Street, Lockhart (click for map)
Purchase tickets online at www.MyGBT.org
or contact a Board of Directors member
Come ready to literally "trip the light fantastic" in our first-ever street dance, place your bids on exciting Silent Auction items, take a guided tour backstage of The BAKER theater,and have your picture taken.
South Main Street will be closed off, from Market St. to Prairie Lea St., for dancing, mingling, and dining.>
Come help us celebrate our progress and success in "Bringing the ART to Lockhart."
If you like - Come dressed like a movie star or in your 'going out' finest. Whatever you wear, you will feel like a star at this exciting event.
This is sure to be an evening full of glitz and glitter that will make you happy to be a participant in all the fun!
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RED, HOT & SOUL GALA
April 21, 2012
Annual Fundraiser Co-Chaired by Bobbi Topfer and Larry Connelly Springs to Life with ‘Xanadu’ Theme and a Fantastic Roller Skating Ride to Bliss!
Prepare to expect wonders with ZACH’s annual Red, Hot & Soul Gala in an all new, spectacular party at the Downtown Hilton’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Celebrated as one of the best parties in Austin, Red, Hot & Soul promises all new wonders this season lead by event co-chairs Mrs. Bobbi Topfer, a champion of large-scale events that raise significant funds for Austin’s most beloved nonprofit organizations, and ZACH Board Member Mr. Larry Connelly, chair of several of ZACH’s most successful fundraisers.
“ZACH is such a creative force that has great momentum right now with an incredible season of high-caliber productions, increased ticket and season sales and, of course, the construction of its new theatre,” said Mrs. Topfer. “We’re producing an event that will knock Austin’s socks off…and get them into a pair of roller skates.”
This season’s gala theme is inspired by Xanadu the Musical, a hilarious production that will round out a phenomenal season this summer at ZACH. The musical is based on the famously campy 1980s film Xanadu starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly that tells the story of a beautiful muse who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach and inspires a struggling artist to create his biggest dream — the first roller disco.
“Red, Hot & Soul is raising the bar again with a great theme for the best party in town: Xanadu ... where time stops and the magic never ends,” said Mr. Connelly. “There is no end to ZACH’s magic in transforming the space with incredible colors, dancers, skaters and costumes in this 80s roller-disco wonder. Dust off your polyester, sequined glitz and glitter and join us for an incredible evening like nothing else in Austin.”
Added Mrs. Topfer, “We promise guests are going to have an outrageously good time while helping to raise critical funds to support all the great works of this cherished Austin institution.”
Red, Hot and Soul is ZACH’s primary fundraiser, with all the proceeds from the event going to support the artistic and education programs ZACH presents to the Austin community.
To inquire about sponsorships or tickets for Red, Hot and Soul, please contact Eric Scott, Special Events Manager, at 512.476.0594 x260 or escott@zachtheatre.org.
For real-time updates on ZACH Theatre news, events and happenings, visit http://www.zachtheatre.org/blog, be a fan of ZACH Theatre on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/zachtheatre, and follow ZACH on Twitter @zachtheatre http://www.twitter.com/zachtheatre.
About ZACH Theatre ZACH Theatre is Austin’s leading professional producing theatre. Founded in 1933, ZACH is the longest running theatre company in Texas, serving more than 170,000 adults and youth annually. ZACH creates its own nationally recognized dramatic, musical and comedic productions that elevate, motivate and stimulate the human spirit under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Now in its 78th season, ZACH continues to expand and engage with Austin, adding a third theatre to its Central Austin performance campus. The 420-seat, 26,000-square-foot Topfer Theatre will nearly double ZACH’s capacity while retaining its hallmark intimate theatre-going experience upon its completion in the fall of 2012 following a $22 million campaign. Visit www.zachtheatre.org for more information.
ZACH Theatre is sponsored, in part, by Applied Materials, Austin American-Statesman, Time Warner Cable, Austin News TV 36, The Dell Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Strong Events, OnRamp, The Mitchell Group Consulting, Kirk Tuck Photography and Holiday Inn, Lady Bird Lake. Also, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.
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The Wimberley Players are offering their First Annual New Year's Eve Gala at the Playhouse (450 Old Kyle Road - click for map), with entertainment starting at 9 p.m. and a light champagne-and-blackeyed-peas breakfast at 11 p.m.:
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Season 11 Opening Gala Performance Evening
September 24, 8 p.m.
at the Jo Long Theatre, The Little Carver Civic Center, 226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio
Attire: Dressy Casual
Mistress of Ceremonies: Katrina Webber
All proceeds will benefit Season 11 performances.
Join us for an evening of poetry, music, comedy and excerpts from plays. Although we are a non-profit organization and all talent performs on a volunteer basis, we need your assistance with funding to cover expenses for venue rental, security, royalties, publicity, props, set, costumes, and a whole lot of etc., etc., etc.
List of confirmed artists includes:
Spoken Word: Darrell Pittman
Vocalist & Musicians: Johnique Bowser, Evonne Nathaniel, Dr. J.C. Edwards, Michaela Edwards , Danielle King, Scharlette Donald
Comedian: Roman Garcia
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A Marvelous Party!
an elegant evening of scenes and songs by Noel Coward
Adapted from the works of Noel Coward
Compiled and directed by Michael McKelvey
Also featuring Andrew Cannata, Sarah Gay, Annika Johansson, and Jill Leberknight
Thursday, March 24, 2011
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Dress is Cocktail Attire.
The doors open at 6:30 pm and dinner begins at 7:00. The evening concludes at 9:45.
Tickets are $65 per person or $700 for a table of ten. Buy tickets
Get away for a magical evening of music, fine-dining and the sparkling comic imagination of Noel Coward. The grounds at Kindred Oaks provide a beautiful, central Texas backdrop against which guests will enjoy an elegant meal while actors and singers from Austin's vibrant theatre community delight with selections from the Noel Coward canon.
Famous for comedies like Private Lives, Hay Fever and Blithe Spirit, as well as for musical theatre classics like “I Went to a Marvelous Party”, Sir Noel Coward and his work have been enchanting audiences around the globe for nearly 100 years.
Menu
Entrees: Chicken Marbella and Pork Chop with Duxelles Sauce
Sides: Herb Butter Fettuccini, Roasted Vegetable Medley
Salad: Arugula Salad with Roasted Red Grapes & Shaved Pecorino with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Bread: Cracked Pepper & Rosemary Focaccia
Drinks: Sweet Orange Iced Tea/Unsweet Iced Tea/Coffee*
Desserts: Chocolate Amaretto & Walnut Brownie, Stuffed Strawberries, and Cheesecake Bites
* The bar will offer complimentary beer and wine. Donations accepted.
The night will also include live and silent auctions. Proceeds support Penfold Theatre Company's 2011-12 season and its ongoing efforts to open a new performance venue in Round Rock.
For more information, or to reserve a table of ten, please contact us at (512) 850-4849 or email info@penfoldtheatre.org.
Kindred Oaks (Map it)
2100 C.R. 176
Georgetown, TX 78628
Free parking is available on site. All areas are wheelchair accessible.
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SARA HICKMAN & FRIENDS
THE BEST OF TIMES
A benefit for Theatre Action Project
Saturday, February 5 at the Paramount Theatre, 711 Congress
Doors @ 7:00pm | Show @ 8:00pm
Purchase Tickets Online or telephone (512) 474-1221 to purchase tickets.
Join Sara Hickman and friends Robert Earl Keen, Ruthie Foster, Patrice Pike and some of their favorite Texas musicians for a concert to celebrate the release of Best of Times, a compilation album to benefit Theatre Action Project. As Texas State Musician of the Year, Sara Hickman is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for arts education programs in Texas schools. This amazing concert and collection of songs is sure to be another great Texas legend.
VIP Tickets include priority seating and the opportunity to mingle with the artists at an exclusive after party at a private residence two blocks north of the theatre. Complimentary drinks, appetizers and desserts provided by Austin’s finest restaurants with music by The White Ghost Shivers.
Theatre Action Project is a team of professionally trained artists and educators that works in partnership with schools and communities to lead unique and engaging arts programs which allow young people to learn critical life skills, gain tools for creative expression and have successful experiences that build self-esteem and confidence.
