12th Annual Seattle Mens' & Womens' Choruses Auction Held April 19

Flying House Productions is revved up to give Chorus supporters the ole' "Razzle Dazzle" at this year's Chicago-themed Annual Dinner Dance & Auction. The extraordinary evening includes plenty of music, costumes, a stunning stage design, and a collection of auction items you won't see anywhere else. Festivities begin at 5PM on April 19 in the Washington State Convention Center Skybridge and all proceeds benefit Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus.

Dance with a flapper. Have a drink with a gangster. The auction draws an estimated 1000 people, it's the single biggest source of funding for the Choruses, and it's expected to contribute over $700,000 to the organization's operating budget. Christine Chen (KCTS About the Money) and Elisa Jaffe (KOMO 4 News) will serve as the auction hosts. And distinguished auctioneers Kip Toner and Mardi Newman will coordinate the bidding activities.

The Choruses are comprised of many of Seattle's most talented and creative individuals. With artists, designers, chefs, and dozens of well-connected movers and shakers in the mix, the donated auction items members have helped secure will not disappoint. These spectacular one-of-a-kind items cannot be found anywhere else—for any price. Auction items include: A week in Chicago including tickets to "The Oprah Winfrey Show;" Dinner at El Gaucho's grand opening in Bellevue; A private yacht trip to Alaska; and A European vacation with Rick Steves as your tour guide!

In addition to helping fund Chorus concerts, (ticket sales account for less than half of the annual budget) the auction funds the Choruses' many other programs including: the Youth Ticket Program that provides free admission to self-identified gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered youth; the Free Ticket Program for people living with HIV and AIDS and their caregivers; and concerts outside the Seattle area that benefit local GLBT and AIDS support organizations.

Tickets start at $145 and reservations and donations can be made at: www.flyinghouse.org/specialevents/auctionticket.asp

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