2012 Barbara Awards to Honor Kathryn Parsons Willis

Aurora Theatre, Gwinnett's only professional theatre will present the 2012 Barbara Awards on Monday, February 13, 2012. This year, the awards, named in honor of arts philanthropist Barbara Howard, will honor Kathryn Parsons Willis with the prestigious Barbara Award for her tremendous legacy of support for Aurora Theatre.

Kathryn served on Aurora Theatre's original Board of Directors and has been a vibrant part of our community for many years, lending her talents to Duluth Fall Festival, The Gwinnett Hospital Foundation and demonstrating a tireless passion for the non-profit community. The Barbaras are now awarded each year at a festive fundraiser that celebrates community members who shine a bright light on the cultural arts along with those artists who have become Aurora audience favorites.

At this year's event the awards ceremony will recognize the best shows and individual performances from Aurora's 2010-2011 season as voted on by the general public. Anyone can view the nomination list or place a vote for their favorites online at the Aurora Theatre website. The merriment begins at 7pm with a fabulous reception followed by the awards ceremony at 8pm including musical performances from nominees led by Ann-Carol Pence and her band!

Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple and include a $25 per person tax-deductible donation.

"Delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres by Celebrate the Occasion Catering will be served and there will be a cash bar available. So dress up and come out for a fun-filled evening with all the spectacle of a major award ceremony."

Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez on what this event means to him, "I spend a lot of my time making sure that our supporters and the artists who come here to share their talents feel appreciated. The Barbara Awards are a very public way to say thank you and it is a chance for our patrons to personally show their appreciation as well"

ABOUT AURORA THEATRE
The Aurora Theatre is committed to producing quality, professional theatre for the Southeast, North Georgia, and our most ardent supporters, the residents of Gwinnett County. They will serve these communities by offering entertainment that nurtures a love of theatre and develops a new generation of theatergoers.

With over 300 events annually, Aurora Theatre has live entertainment to suit everyone's taste. The Aurora Theatre main stage season is comprised of Broadway's best plays and musicals alongside exciting new works of Contemporary Theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces concerts, Comedy Club events, children's programs, metro Atlanta's top haunted attraction, Lawrenceville Ghost Tours as well as Atlanta's only professional Spanish language theatre, Teatro Del Sol . Aurora Theatre is a world-class theatrical facility with two performances venues. It is nestled on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville, with free attached covered parking and is surrounded by myriad of restaurants and shops.

Programming in Aurora Theatre's 2011-2012 Main Stage Season is possible through generous support from Metro Waterproofing and the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund. The 2012 Barbara Awards is sponsored by Brand Mortgage.

2012 Barbra Awards

Honoring Kathryn Parsons Willis

February 13, 2012

7:00 PM Doors Open for Reception

8:00 PM Awards Ceremony

Tickets: $40* per person or $75* per couple
*Price includes a $25 per person tax-deductible donation

678.226.6222
www.auroratheatre.com

Web page with the full list of nominees and link to public voting
http://www.auroratheatre.com/new/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=64

City of Lawrenceville FREE Parking Deck attached to Aurora Theatre:
153 Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046