Metropolis Kicks off 10th Anniversary Season at 2010 Gala

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is kicking of its historic 10th Anniversary season at its annual Gala fundraising event. The biggest night of the year for the venerable performing arts centre raises tens of thousands of dollars for the non-profit organization with ticket sales and live and silent auctions.

Attendees will be treated to an announcement of its 10th Anniversary season that includes Joan Baez, Robert Cray, Los Lobos and other legendary music acts as well as a Tony Award-winning musical.

This premier, black tie optional event begins with cocktails and entertainment in the theater from hot new jazz & big band singer Dakota, and a short scene performed by students in the Flourish in the Footlights program for students with special needs.

The night continues in the beautiful Metropolis Ballroom with a sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing into the night with the live band Libido Funk Circus. Attendees will have the chance to win the “Star of the Show,” a beautiful white gold ring valued at $1200, courtesy of Keswick Jewelry.

This year’s auction boasts a range of new, amazing packages. Featured auction items include a private movie screening at Arlington Theaters, an evening skyline boat cruise on Lake Michigan, a full day guided fishing trip on the Chain of Lakes, autographed sports memorabilia, wine tastings, Cubs tickets, museum tickets, club memberships and tickets to many other Chicago area theaters and concert and orchestra tickets, among other fun items.

And for the first time, people can bid for the silent auction items in advance, online at www.biddingforgood.com/metropolisgala. Online biding will end May 5, and highest online bids will be listed on the bid sheets at the Gala.

Tickets to the 2010 Gala are limited and going fast; call immediately to reserve a space at this special event. Tickets are $85 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wine and beer. Metropolis’ 2010 Fundraising Gala is May 7, 2010 from 6 P.M. to 11 P.M. For tickets, call the Box Office at 847.577.2121 or visit www.metropolisarts.com/gala

This special event is proudly sponsored by Arlington Park; Drost, Kivlahan, McMahon and O’Connor LLC; Pfingston Partners LLC; James Bertucci; Keswick Jewelers; Metropolis Ballroom; Sylvia’s Flowers; The Tuscan Market Wine Shop; FastSigns; Stella Artois; Peter Kics, DDS; Swanson Construction.

For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2010/2011 performance schedule, visit MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.