Astoria Performing Arts Center's Annual Gala Set for 3/14

Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC) will host its annual Gala at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria NY, on Thursday, March 14, 2013. For their extraordinary service to the community and their support of the arts, APAC will be honoring Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and Donna Finn, Principal of the Frank Sinatra School for the Performing Arts. The evening will include a cocktail reception catered by The Astor Room, an opportunity to explore the museum, and a special performance directed by APAC Artistic Director Tom Wojtunik. Tickets are currently on sale at apacny.org. APAC's next show, the musical Blood Brothers, with book, music, and lyrics by Willy Russell, directed by Tom Wojtunik will open at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church on May 2, 2013.

"We are looking forward to a very fun and memorable evening," promises APAC Executive Director Taryn Sacramone. "I'm delighted for the opportunity to honor Assembly Member Aravella Simotas and Donna Finn. The Museum of the Moving Image is a fantastic venue, the perfect place to celebrate our year with our friends?including elected officials, the artists who we have worked with, local business owners, and sponsors of our work. The funds raised by the event will go towards supporting our current season, including our upcoming production of Blood Brothers and our community programs for children and senior citizens."

Investors Bank is the lead sponsor, Kaufman Astoria Studios is the Associate Sponsor and Supporting Sponsors include TD Bank, Quontic Bank, and Trattoria L'incontro.

APAC's 2013 GALA
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Please RSVP by March 8th at apacny.org
? $250 ? 2 Tickets, Special Listing in the Gala Journal
? $100 ? Individual Ticket
Thursday, March 14, 2013
? 6:30p Cocktail Reception
? 8:00p Honors and a Special Performance
? 9:00p Dessert, Raffle Drawing, Opportunity to Explore MOMI
Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106
Valet parking available.

Festive attire.