Imagination Theater Holds Fabulous 50s FUNdraiser 8/20

Imagination Theater will present its third annual silent and live auction, "An Affair to Remember," on Friday, August 20, 2010 at Imagination Theater and the adjoining Organ Room on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. The fundraising event will begin at 6:00 P.M. Advanced tickets for $20.00 are on sale by phone (530) 642-0404 or online. Tickets will be $25.00 at the door on the night of the event. Proceeds will help fund upcoming productions at Imagination Theater.

This year's theme for "An Affair to Remember" is rock and roll in the fabulous 1950's, in honor of IT's upcoming winter holiday production, Grease. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to come dressed in 50's style.

In addition to the silent and live auction and raffle, there will be delicious food provided by Café Sierra and Rescue Catering. The Candy Strike will delight attendees with a chocolate fountain and miniature fudge-filled ice cream cones. Wine from Boeger, Madroña, and Colibri Ridge wineries will be available, along with beer from Placerville Brewing Company, Old Hangtown Beer Works, Jack Russell Brewing Company, and the Wheat Bear Company. Soda, coffee, tea and water will also be provided.

Jeff Lathrop will return as the popular Master of Ceremonies for the live auction. Among the live auction items is a portable beer/party wagon suitable for any occasion, getaway weekends to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, a 3-night stay in Ashland, Oregon (includes dinner, play, and backstage tour), and a five nights stay in an ocean front condo in Cabo San Lucas. There will be many silent auction items also available for bidding from local businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a fun evening out and do some early holiday shopping, while supporting Imagination Theater's high-quality live productions. Imagination Theater is a 501.3(c) non-profit corporation. For further information and to purchase advance tickets contact the box office at (530) 642-0404.