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Celebrate!: Annual Auction Galas

The Chorus of Westerly's annual auction galas - this year entitled: CELEBRATE! In honor of the Chorus’ 50th anniversary – will feature three days of live and silent auctions, gourmet meals and live musical entertainment. Two dinner auctions will be held on April 18th and 25th, with a luncheon auction to be held on April 22nd. All events take place at the Chorus of Westerly’s George Kent Performance Hall located at 119 High Street in Westerly. For more information on attending or making donations, call (401) 596-8663 or visit www.chorusofwesterly.org.

  
CELEBRATE! promises fun and surprises for all who attend the Chorus of Westerly’s celebratory galas. The two dinner auctions, on April 18th and 25th, begin with auction viewing at 5:00 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. and live auction beginning at 7:45 p.m. Musical entertainment and a gourmet wine list enhance the evening. Dinner tickets are $35 per person. The luncheon auction, also features fine wines and musical entertainment. Doors for the luncheon open at 11:00 a.m. for auction viewing, with the gourmet meal being served at 12:00 noon and live auction commencing at 12:45 p.m. Luncheon tickets are $25 per person. CELEBRATE! promises to be a wonderful evening of live and silent auction items and guests are invited to dress in festive attire in support of the Chorus of Westerly.

The silent and live auctions truly offer something for every taste and budget. This trove of treasures, gathered from friends, family, and local merchants, include vacation getaways, furniture, antiques, jewelry, works of art, household items of all kinds from the practical to the sublime, children's toys, gift certificates from local vendors and tickets and memberships to area theaters and museums.

The Chorus of Westerly, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, is grateful for all contributions of items and services, and continues to accept donation through April 21st.. All gifts are tax deductible and will be acknowledged by letter following the event. Assistance transporting items is available by appointment and arrangements may be made by calling (401) 596-8663. Donations are also accepted at the Chorus of Westerly offices Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays April 4th and 11th from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.

Attending one of the Chorus of Westerly’s CELEBRATE! auctions is not only a great way to find a unique item to cherish, but also to assist one of the region’s foremost performing arts organizations. The Chorus of Westerly, now in its 50th anniversary season, is the nation’s only truly intergenerational chorus with members ages 8 to 80 singing the entire concert season together. Proceeds from the auctions support the Chorus's annual concert season, which includes two classical concerts, Christmas Pops, Summer Pops in Wilcox Park, the holiday production of A Celebration of Twelfth Night, and the summertime Music at Ogontz choral symposia in New Hampshire.

The Chorus of Westerly’s CELEBRATE! annual auction fundraisers take place April 18th, 22nd, and 25th at the Chorus of Westerly’s George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High Street, Westerly, Rhode Island. For more information, to make a donation or to make reservations, call (401) 596-8663.

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