KDWA’s interview with HPAAC gala’s co-chairs, ANDY EVANSEN and MARK BORCHARDT is available on-demand for a limited time. Please visit KDWA, lower left hand corner of their website’s home page and click on the HPAAC interview listed under “In-Depth Shows Today.”
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Meet Miss Minnesota 2015 – HPAAC Fundraising Gala
A dozen costumed singers, two Shakespearian actors slinging insults and Miss Minnesota 2015 highlight the entertainment line-up of the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council’s (HPAAC) fourth annual fundraising Gala, held 6-9:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Grand Hall, 2035 15th St. W., Hastings.
Miss Minnesota 2015
(Sarah Morreim Photography)
Miss Minnesota 2015 Rachel Latuff will give a brief presentation and pose for photos with guests. Latuff, a native of Hastings and a 2009 Hastings High School graduate, earned the title in June and has since been making appearances across the state to promote her platform “Teaching the Heart: Building the Social and Emotional Wellness of Youth and Their Teachers.” She has a bachelor’s degree in art education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Proceeds will support HPAAC activities, such as the Black Dirt Theater, a monthly writers workshop, music programs in the schools and free weekly art lessons for adults. To donate or to receive more information, contact Dick Graham at 651-437-8678, Deborah Saunders at 651-285-5424 or email hastingsprescottarts@gmail.com
For more information please visit HPAAC Gala
Unmasking HPAAC Gala Auctioneer
HPAAC is pleased to announce Stacey McCurnin of Fladeboe Auctions as the auctioneer for the Fourth Annual Fundraising Gala. Stacey is a second-generation auctioneer who continues to fuel her passion by helping clients create meaningful and successful events.
Auctioneer Stacey McCurnin started her life in the auction industry following her father (also an auctioneer) to the livestock sale barns and estate auctions while growing up in Iowa. After graduating from Upper Iowa University, Stacey led a successful career managing IT & Software testing teams for the banking, insurance and education industries. Since returning from living in England for four years, she’s focusing exclusively on helping her auction clients create meaningful events. Stacey is a graduate of Continental Auctioneers School in Mankato, Minnesota and is certified in Charity/Fundraising Auctions. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and daughter. In her free time, Stacey enjoys reading, playing piano and international travel.
The Gala, “Unmasking HPAAC,” will feature dinner, music, games, art displays, a live and silent auction, and the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase their work.
Date and Time: Friday, October 16, 2015, 6 p.m
Location: Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, 2035 W. 15th Street, Hastings, MN 55033
“Unmasking HPAAC” Fundraising Gala Games
The Fourth Annual Gala, sponsored by HPAAC, will feature dinner, music, games, art displays, a live and silent auction, and the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase their work.
Attendees are welcome to dress in renaissance or festive attire for the masquerade themed event.
Unmasking the first game: Spin The Bottle – a Wine Pull variation
Remember Spin the Bottle from your teenage years? This is a variation of the wine wall but instead of picking a bottle you spin one and get the wine it is pointing to! Purchase a spin, enter the game and get ready to Unmask your prize. We will even store your bottle for you until you are ready to checkout.
Unmasking the second game: The Grub Grab
This one is about food. 100% of our guests eat on a daily basis so we thought, why not make it fun? The plot: A display of masks, each one with a mystery restaurant gift card behind it. Purchase a chance and win big (maybe even a Big Mac). Smells like high intrigue, or maybe that’s the delicious offerings at this year’s Grub Grab game of chance.
More games to be Unmasked …
Gala Theme: “Unmasking HPAAC”
Location: Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, 2035 W. 15th Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Date and Time: Friday, October 16, 2015, 6 p.m
For more details, please visit HPAAC 2015 Gala
HPAAC Gala will be a Festive and Tasty Affair
HPAAC’s Fourth Annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, Oct. 16 promises to be a TASTY affair. Attendees are welcome to dress in renaissance or festive attire for the masquerade themed event.
The elegant 4-course plated meal will include delicious hand-passed hors d’ oeuvres, Caesar salad and a scrumptious dual entrée of almond crusted walleye with garlic aioli and cabernet beef tips. Dessert options include decadent Oreo truffles, chocolate covered tuxedo strawberries, mini lemon cheesecakes with whip cream and raspberry, and chocolate cappuccino cups. Read the full tasty details
A cash bar is offered featuring two special drinks:
The Masquerade Martini with berry-infused vodka and The Gala Glow with raspberry and vanilla notes.
For more details please visit HPAAC 2015 Gala
HPAAC Fourth Annual Gala – Oct 16, 2015
The theme of the fundraising gala is “Unmasking HPAAC.”
It was chosen to highlight the renaissance of the emerging arts community in Hastings. The event will feature dinner, music, games, art displays, a live and silent auction, and the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase their work.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased beginning in September online and at Green Mill Restaurant, 909 Vermillion St., Hastings, Evansen Art Studio, 202 Second St. E., Hastings, and the Orange Dragon Art Gallery, 122 Orange St., Prescott.
HPAAC, which has helped foster the arts in the community for more than 8 years, is seeking financial sponsors and auction items for the gala. To donate or for more information, contact Dick Graham at 651-437-8678, Deborah Saunders at 651-285-5424 or email hastingsprescottarts@gmail.com.
Please visit HPAAC Gala for more information.
“Unmasking HPAAC” Fourth Annual Fundraising Gala
HPAAC’s theme for this year’s fundraising gala (“Unmasking HPAAC”) highlights the renaissance of the emerging arts community in Hastings. Now in its 8th year, HPAAC continues its mission to foster the arts in the community.
At each gala, “Art Heroes,” from both Hastings and Prescott are honored for their untiring efforts in the promotion of arts in their respective communities. Be watching closely as this year’s honorees will soon be “unmasked.”
The gala’s celebration will feature dinner, music, games, art displays, a live and silent auction, and the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase their work.
The gala committee is seeking financial sponsors and auction items for the gala. To donate or for more information, contact Dick Graham at 651-437-8678, Deborah Saunders at 651-285-5424 or email hastingsprescottarts@gmail.com.
Fundraising Gala:
Friday, Oct. 16 from 6-9:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Grand Hall at 2035 15th St. W in Hastings
Tickets are $75 and will be available for purchase soon online and at the following locations:
Green Mill Restaurant, 909 Vermillion St., Hastings
Evansen Art Studio, 202 Second St. E., Hastings
Orange Dragon Art Gallery, 122 Orange St., Prescott