Robert Lazarus Jr. to Be Honored with First Annaul DREXEL HERO AWARD

The first annual Drexel Hero Award will be presented to Robert Lazarus, Jr., one of the founding board members of Friends of the Drexel, Inc., at the 2011 Drexel Gala on September 18. The Drexel Hero Award was created to acknowledge the contributions of individuals for their support of the Drexel Theatre and independent film in the community. Lazarus was selected due to his long-standing and passionate support of the Drexel Theatre and his instrumental involvement in establishing Friends of the Drexel, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the securing and sustaining a successful future for the Drexel Theatre.

"Bob Lazarus is the Drexel's definitive hero," said Richard Stoff, Chairman of Friends of the Drexel, Inc. "We all knew that saving this community treasure was something that needed his unique and selfless brand of personal and civic leadership, and we are indebted to Bob not only for his time but also for the example of leadership he continues to set in our community."

Friends of the Drexel, Inc. present the 2011 Drexel Gala at the Drexel Theatre (2254 E. Main St.) on Sunday, September 18, at 5 pm. Tickets are $125. VIP tickets are also available for $500 and will include a pre-Gala reception and preferred seating. All proceeds go to benefit the future of the Drexel Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (39 E. State St.) or by phone at (614) 469-0939.

The evening will be a celebration of the history of independent film and the Drexel Theatre.

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