BEDFORD, Pa. – The glitz and glam of times absent by will spotlight an future winter season gala for the arts and animals.
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Artwork at Bedford has partnered with the Bedford County Humane Culture to host its Crystal Soiree, “The Roaring ’20s,” at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at Omni Bedford Springs Resort, 2138 Small business 220, Bedford.
The black-tie celebration will feature first-class dining, silent and are living auctions, musical leisure and dancing.
‘Beyond excited’
“It’s great to be capable to have the Crystal Soiree back again this year, and we are beyond fired up, and we know our visitors are psyched,” claimed Christi Draves, web site director of SAMA-Bedford.
“We have been waiting for this to arrive back, and we’re earning sure that this will be a night that every person will keep in mind and that it’s as great as it was in advance of.”
She explained organizers preferred a little something partaking when selecting “The Roaring ’20s” concept.
“It’s glamorous and it’s sparkly, and it obtained everybody excited,” Draves stated.
“This is a enjoyable and entertaining concept. People today can get dressed up and don their official have on or dress to the concept, and occur out and have a good night.”
The night will start off with cocktails, adopted by a sit-down meal in the ballroom that will element a menu well prepared by the chefs at Omni Bedford Springs Vacation resort.
“It’s going to be wonderful,” Draves said.
“We have two distinct evening meal alternatives, and it is likely to be incredible.”
Constrained table wine will be obtainable, alongside with a hard cash bar.
Uptown Jazz to entertain
Musical entertainment will be offered by Altoona/Hollidaysburg-based band Uptown Jazz.
“They are a 4-piece quartet, and they participate in a ton of assortment with music to dance to, and it goes from oldies to present music,” Draves mentioned.
“They are a excellent band and people today appreciate them.”
A photograph prop corner will be set up for all those seeking to seize the evening’s festivities.
The soiree will also element a silent auction with products these types of as packages from Omni Bedford Springs Resort, restaurant present playing cards, themed baskets from Bedford businesses and a assortment of artwork.
“A large amount of our different neighborhood artists and some of our much more knowledgeable artists who have been on exhibition will add items,” Draves claimed.
The stay auction will include exceptional, a person-of-a-form items these as artwork from previous SAMA director Michael Strueber, images offers from community photography teams, family vacation getaway deals and athletics tickets.
Draves reported attendees will be immersed in “The Roaring ’20s” working experience.
“It’s a great evening out that’s all fun,” she mentioned.
“We definitely want that to be the concentration, so it is a night to delight in yourself whilst you are supporting these two good organizations.”
Donations, fundraisers
Dean Lemley, president of the Bedford County Humane Culture board of directors, claimed the humane modern society initial partnered with SAMA-Bedford for the Crystal Soiree in 2019.
“For the humane culture, we only function on donations and fundraisers, and that’s how we endure,” he said.
“Funds are used for feeding the animals and veterinary treatment. We’re a no-kill shelter and position around 300 animals a 12 months, but we choose in a great deal much more.”
Paula Lemley, treasurer of the humane society’s board of administrators, stated the Crystal Soiree is a gorgeous occasion for folks to gown up and get pleasure from evening meal and dancing.
“It’s a beautiful venue and that attracts persons,” she mentioned.
“We test to retain it interesting, refreshing and new each 12 months with the topic.”
Proceeds will advantage operations and programming at both equally companies.
“We hope people will stop by the two entities and keep on to assistance them into the long term,” Paula Lemley mentioned.
“Come out to our shelter and visit the animals and go take a look at our one of a kind museum.”
Tickets are $200 for each human being.
Reservations are expected by Jan. 13 by contacting 814-589-3020 or on-line at www.sama-art.org/crystalsoiree.
Sponsorships and promotion opportunities are readily available.
Specific room charges for Omni Bedford Springs Resort are also offered by calling 814-623-8100.
