From left: Deidre Hogan, Jessie Gilbert, Joan Carlo, Dana Fead, Sarah Ritchie, Christine Bang, DAC board president, Pam Heckel, Frank Huck, Amy Allen, DAC executive director, and Susan Helms.
The Darien Arts Center invites the community to support its Midsummer Night’s Celebration benefit on Saturday, June 20, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary year.
The cocktail reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a beautiful waterfront home in Darien. The benefit will feature the music of Lew and Mary Green, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres by Michael Joseph’s catering.
Auction items include a party in the DAC Weatherstone Studio complete with use of the state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment – perfect for an Oscar, Tony or Superbowl event; 2 hours of singer/songwriter Doug Allen performing at an in-home party, and a dance or ‘painting and pinot’ party at the DAC. Jane Pelley will act as auctioneer. Lead corporate sponsor of the event is Darien Rowayton Bank.
Proceeds from A Midsummer Night’s Celebration will benefit the DAC, which relies solely on donations, ticket sales, tuitions and grants for funding. Over 6,000 individuals participate in programs and attend performances at the DAC annually, with over 1000 students from toddlers to seniors taking classes in dance, visual arts, music, theatre, and martial arts.
Over 20 students with disabilities attend Artabilities and Danceabilities classes, and the Ginny Wright scholarship provides Darien High School art students support for future artistic education in college. The financial support of the community is vital for the DAC to continue to provide dynamic visual and performing arts programming.
Tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Celebration are $125 and can be purchased online at darienarts.org or by calling (203) 655-8683. Tickets are limited.
Those who would like to support the Darien Arts Center, but cannot attend the benefit, can visit darienarts.org to make a donation. For more information on the benefit or supporting the DAC, call Amy Allen, executive director at (203) 655-8683.
Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The DAC offers educational programs in Dance, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, live theatre performances by DAC Stage and special events. Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the DAC, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit darienarts.org.
(submitted by the Darien Arts Center)