Chenango River Theatre Gala Party to Kick Off 2008

Featuring wonderful and exotic items you’ll want to bid on, Chenango River Theatre’s first annual Gala Cocktail Party & Auction will be held at the Silo Restaurant from 6 - 10pm on Saturday, January 12, 2008.

Among the featured items donated to the theatre and available through the Silent and Live auctions are a California Wine Vacation, and (2) one-week stays at Surfwatch, Marriott Resort’s newest facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

One of the highlights of the evening will be entertainment from some of the area’s best - Claus Evans and Bill Gorman, fresh from starring roles at Cider Mill Playhouse, will perform, as will well-known tenor Tony Villecco, accompanied by Pej Reitz. Al Hamme and pianist Bill Carter are also scheduled to entertain and help make this a memorable evening.

Also available for bid will be fine photography, collectible wines, gift certificates to area restaurants and businesses, dinner for 6 prepared in your home by a professional chef, family membership to the Discovery Center, golf at Binghamton Country Club, box seats to the B-Sens (hockey) and Binghamton University’s Bearcats (men’s basketball), as well as artwork and other fun and fine items. For an up-to-date listing, please call the theatre after January 7.

Complimentary fine wines and exquisite hors d’oeuvres from the Silo’s chef are included in the price of admission, which also includes a tax-deductible donation to the theatre. Admission is $50/person and the Silo Restaurant is located at 203 Moran Rd., just east of Greene. Tickets to the event are available through January 7 by calling the theatre at 607-656-8778.

If you are interested in donating an item to help the company raise needed funds for operations, please contact the theatre office at 607-656-8778.