San Diego Performing Arts League Presents 18th Annual Star Awards Presentation, 9/21

The San Diego Performing Arts League's 18th Star Awards celebration will take place at the Balboa Theater on Monday, September 21st at 7:30pm.

The San Diego Performing Arts League's annual Star Awards honors volunteers of San Diego County arts organizations.

"This is one time of the year we can recognize the part that volunteers play in keeping our arts community thriving," explained board president Kevin Chaisson. "Their spirit and enthusiasm inspires all of us to simply do more."

Last year over 150 performers, including a Tony Award winning actress, from over 12 organizations performed a fun-filled variety show that payed tribute to our volunteers and the community they serve. Honorees were part of the show and truly enjoyed the experience to share their stories about their own passion with the other volunteers. It was a great night celebrating the community in the best way we know how - "We put on a Show!"

The Star Awards are expected to honor scores of the nearly 20,000 volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes for San Diego area arts and cultural organizations.

This year, the Star Awards are being opened to any San Diego area arts organization and not just to the more than 100 current League member groups. Traditionally, the honored volunteers donate their time to music, theater, dance and other cultural institutions. In the past, the Star Awards ceremony has attracted approximately 800 guests. The historic 1,300-seat Balboa Theater has allowed a larger group of arts professionals, board leaders, patrons, and family and friends to come together to enjoy stellar entertainment and a moving awards ceremony.

Tickets to the 2009 Star Awards are $35 per person and will be available for purchase online at www.sdwhatsplaying.com.

Are you inspired? If you are interested in donating your time and talent to the arts, you can contact your favorite group directly. There are dozens of opportunities throughout San Diego to put your skills to work. For a list of San Diego Performing Arts League members, go to www.sandiegoperforms.com.

In this annual awards ceremony, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and the San Diego Performing Arts Community recognize thousands of volunteers who devote tens of thousands of hours each year to enrich San Diego's cultural environment. Each year, nearly 1,000 guests attend.

Proceeds from Star Awards support the League's ongoing efforts to promote, advance and serve San Diego's arts community.

For more information on the San Diego Star Awards, visit http://www.sandiegoperforms.com/2008_Star_Awards.htm

The San Diego Performing Arts League is a membership based, not-for-profit, umbrella organization whose mission is to promote San Diego County's performing arts by increasing awareness of and encouraging attendance and participation in arts events. Serving theater, music, and dance companies throughout San Diego County, the League develops cost-effective, collaborative programs that bring new audiences to the arts and strengthen San Diego's performing arts with new sources of earned income and management support.

 

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