"Most of our fundraising events are sporting events, such as our golf tournament and 5K run," said Rick Aiken, president of the HSNEGA. "We wanted to host a new event with a festive focus that would appeal to a different type of animal welfare supporter."
The benefit will take place at the Elks Club in Gainesville, located on Riverside Drive. The event will feature fine art, folk art, pottery, fine woodworking, sculpture and other types of artwork donated by renowned national and regional artists including Amanda Carder, Janet Cornett, Travis Massey and John Kollock. All artwork will be available for silent auction during the event.
The event also will showcase local musical artists-singer-songwriters who will be performing "in the round" including April Cummings, Chad Bowmar, Bruce Adams, Lauren St. Jane, Alex Hall and Stephanie Grenier as well as entertainment by magician Jeff McClure. Ticket price includes a dinner buffet; a cash bar also will be available.
Tickets for the event are $35 per person. A requested RSVP date is Friday, May 6. Tickets also can be purchased online at www.hsnega.org or by calling 770-532-6617.
Handcrafted dog bed by Hartford House, Inc. auctioned at the 2010 event
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