Lineage Performing Arts Center’s Annual Benefit, Dance for Joy, set for September 26th, celebrating 15 years of Lineage Dance.
The Board of Directors of the Lineage Performing Arts Center announced their annual fundraising benefit, “Dance for Joy” to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the La Canada home of Warren Loui and Rose Chan. Three-time Golden Globe and seven-time Emmy Award nominee actress, Jane Kaczmarek, will be this year’s special guest and Emcee. The evening will also honor long-time Lineage supporters, Mike and Carol Babcock for their dedication and patronage. Those hoping to attend or give to the nonprofit organization are encouraged to visit www.lineagepac.org to purchase tickets or make a donation.
Hillary Thomas, Artistic Director of Lineage Performing Arts Center states, “This year’s theme, ‘Dance For Joy’, will once again benefit a number of our special programs, including: the Inspired Movement-Dance for Stroke Survivors, Dancing with Autism, Dancing with Parkinson’s, and Dancing Through Cancer.” Thomas adds, “We are celebrating our 15th year and we are extremely grateful to our generous supporters, volunteers and staff; it is a collective effort and one that has allowed us to make a tremendous impact in the lives of others in need. “
The benefit will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors de oeuvres, from the Arroyo Chop House; an open bar including fine bottles of Chardonnay and Cabernet as well as a specialty cocktail, “Raise the Barre.” Mary Pat Brandmeyer Catering Service will be providing the food with four delectable eateries featuring carved meats, seafood, and pasta, along with an ice-cream sundae station.
The focus of the festivities will be on the silent and live auctions. Auction items to include; a catered party for 50 inclusive of party rentals, as well as a live band; a trip for two to Chicago, including airfare and hotel with two tickets for the Steve Harvey Show; a Sony 60” HD Smart TV; theater tickets to 42nd Street and Dirty Dancing; baskets of fine wine and noted Estate jewelry.
Simultaneously, a Wheel-of-Fortune game will be conducted with chances to win gift certificates to Dashing Diva, 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe, Breakthrough Fitness, Dots Cupcakes, and much, much more.
The entertainment for the evening is Michael Zigon and his band.
Tickets are $150 for an individual, $250 for a couple.
For more information or if you would to donate online, please call Brian at (626) 844-7008 or visit www.lineagepac.org.
The benefit is called “Dance For Joy”, which steals its name from our program that provides movement classes for folks with movement challenges. The Dance For Joy program includes:
Dancing Through Parkinson’s
Movement for Stroke Recovery
Movement for Alzheimer’s and dementia
Dance for children with autism
Dance for children with cancer
All the above classes are offered for free to the public thanks to grants like the Tournament of Roses Foundation, and thanks to folks who come to our benefit and support the work we do.
