Fox Cities P.A.C. Announces New Fall Fundraiser, à La CARTe

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced à la cARTe!, an exciting new fall fundraiser on October 4 at 6:30 p.m.

This celebration for a cause at the Fox Cities P.A.C. will embrace art, creativity and community spirit while raising vital funds to support mission-based initiatives that unite the community through inspiring performances and programs.

à la cARTe! will explore the Center's behind-the-scenes spaces used by favorite artists and Broadway performers with a diverse range of live arts experiences in backstage spaces including the loading dock, dressing rooms, and Thrivent Hall's impressive stage that will allow attendees to:

• GROOVE to live music, visual performances and more — including a 12-piece ensemble Salsa Manzana and Fox Valley Latin Dancers to get you moving on stage in Thrivent Hall, plus a performance by Mile of Music favorite Cory Chisel for VIP ticket holders. A full entertainment lineup for the evening can be found here.
• TASTE complimentary sweet and savory bites from Heirloom Kitchen Catering and Crazy Sweet and signature mocktails — plus have access to Fox River Brewing Co. beer flights, wine flights, and food trucks including Osorio's Latin Fusion, The Howard, and MeowMeow Sushi.
• CREATE and become part of the art through interactive activities like Broadway karaoke with Soundfire DJ and a spy-inspired activity with The Building for Kids Children's Museum.

While at the fundraising event, attendees can engage in a variety of activities to support the Fox Cities P.A.C. including participating in the Take a Chance Wall to win incredible prizes ranging from a Romeo Doubs signed NFL football, gift cards to local restaurants and signed Broadway show memorabilia.  Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a customized ticket package or a $1,000 Appleton Airport voucher.

"What makes this fundraising event unique is its à la carte theme which features a variety of programming, food & drink and art forms that one can experience at the Center and within the community," shares Doug Tiede, Chief Audience Development Officer. "It's an opportunity for new community members and longtime enthusiasts to come together for a night of celebration and fundraising to experience the inspirational power of live performing arts."

Tickets to attend à la cARTe! are on sale now at three different levels:

• General Admission Ticket — $50 includes the live performances from more than 5 performing artists, complimentary light bites and signature mocktails, complimentary drink ticket for the libation of choice, chance to take home prizes through on-site fundraising engagements, and access to local food trucks.
• Premium Ticket — $150 includes General Admission Ticket plus an open bar wristband.
• Premium Ticket — $250 includes Premium Ticket plus early access to 5:00 p.m. VIP kickoff on stage in Thrivent Hall featuring Cory Chisel and heavy hors d'oeuvres from Heirloom Kitchen Catering.

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