The Centrum Gala

2010 Centrum Gala

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Save the Date!
Saturday October 16th, 2010
Centrum Gala Dinner and Auction

Centrum’s Gala is an evening of auction fun, glamour (see your friends all dressed to the nines) and fine foods (this year we will be growing and raising the Gala dinner!) in support of Centrum’s creative arts and education programs and scholarships.

If you would like to host a table of eight, please contact Mary at Centrum 360-385-3102 ext 116 or e-mail: mary (at) centrum (dot) org

2009 Gala Raises $168K

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On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and all who benefit from Centrum’s programs, we send our heartfelt gratitude to all who helped make Centrum’s Gala fundraiser a HUGE success!

It is a truly an honor to live in a community that places a high value on creativity and arts education. Thank you.

Celebrate Centrum!

2009-10-05T10:42:16-07:00

Please join us at this year's Gala to help Celebrate Centrum!

Call Mary Hilts at Centrum 360.385-3102 ext 116 to make a reservation. If you cannot attend, we would be happy to arrange for someone to bid for you. To make arrangements please call Mary.

To learn more, download a copy of the Centrum 2009 Gala Catalog. Take a peek at some of the fabulous items Centrum supporters have donated and get ready for an evening of fun and finery.

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a champagne reception, live music and silent auction. At 7:00pm dinner will be served and the live auction will begin.

2009 Centrum Gala

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The Gala is Centrum’s annual fundraiser for scholarships and Centrum’s multi-generational creative education programs. Centrum, in partnership with Fort Worden State Park, is a gathering place for artists and creative thinkers from around the world, students of all ages and backgrounds, and audiences seeking extraordinary cultural enrichment. Centrum promotes creative experiences that change lives.

This year’s gala represents the energy and enthusiasm of the pavilion galas combined with the elegance of last year’s event.

The evening will consist of:

Champagne Reception with more room to stroll and view auction items.
Seasonal and sustainable cuisine by chef Jay Payne featuring:
- 1st Course:
  Local Greens, Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomato, Tomato Rosemary Vinaigrette, Tiny Croutons
- Entrée:
  Tenderloin and Ragout of Beef, Sequim Rye Spatzle, Braised Fennel, Orange Gremolata
  or
  Pinot Noir Poached King Salmon with Braised Leeks, Thyme, and Yeast. Crisp Sweet Potato, Apple, and Leek.
  or
  Fennel Flan, Vegetable 'Lasagna', Nash's Grain with Roasted Cherry Tomato, Herbs, Grilled Cippolini
- Dessert:
  Roasted Fruit Pavlova with Fomage Blanc 'Spoon Cheesecake', Hazelnut Biscuit
Entertainment with stars of the Centrum’s Piedmont Blues Intensive.
And back by popular demand, the silent and live auction with "only at the Gala" items and events donated by Centrum's generous donors and community members.

To host a table of eight or to make an individual reservation, please call Centrum 360-385-3102 ext 116 or e-mail: mary@centrum.org

2009 Gala Dinner and Auction "Celebrate Centrum"

2009-05-21T16:47:41-07:00

Mark your calendar for Saturday October 17th, 2009

Celebrating 36 years of life changing experiences and artistic excellence!

Please check back soon for more details…