Date: Jul 08, 2008

The Huronia Foundation for the Arts will be hosting the second-annual
Dinner for Love of the Arts gala in September.

The fundraiser will feature the “Tastes, Sights and Sounds of Huronia” Oct. 4 at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre.

Beginning with samples of chef-prepared hors d’oevrres, guests will delight in featured paintings, photography, sculptures, and stained glass pieces, as they listen to the soothing music of the Georgian Strings. A silent auction will take place before and during the dinner that features fine foods of the Huronia region.

The evening will be topped off by a 90-minute showcase of local talent as the performing arts stage comes alive with an array of offerings, including First Nations drumming by Taabik; choral music by Serenata and the Children’s Community Choir; poetry reading by Roger Bell; vocals by Jessica Lalonde and Victoria Thompson; piano accompaniment by John French; theatre performance by Huronia Players, and a dance recital by members of the School of Dance and Musicianship.

The dinner supports arts foundation work including connecting artists though its website and the quarterly Newsletter The Cultural Connection; promoting the work and events of member artists; creating arts educational events and experiences; and shortly, the launch of an awards and bursary program.

For more information and tickets contact Ken Albrough at 538-2526 or via e-mail at kalbro@csolve.net
Tickets are $75 per person.