Miss Millie’s Speakeasy beckons you to the hottest spot in town for Weathervane Gala

 

Miss Millie can give you the password to the hottest place in town!  Jump back to the roaring 20’s when jazz and swing were all the rage and mixed drinks were invented.  It will be the bees knees with musical stylings of the era by local talent The Angie Haze Project and special guest emcee Jeff St. Clair, local host of the radio program “All Things Considered” on WKSU-89.7 FM. Gather at the Playhouse on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, for a very special night of exquisite food, delicious drinks and terrific items and packages up for bid in both a silent-auction and an exciting live auction. Suggested attire: “flapper” or “1920’s style” optional.

All proceeds from the night will benefit the general operating fund of Weathervane Playhouse — thus ensuring that the show will always “go on!”  To purchase online go to http://tiny.cc/WVP-Gala2016 or call the box office at 330 836-2626.

The Evening’s Honorary Chairpersons are Ms. Margaret J. Dietz and MS. Helen D. Fleming.  Margaret was an instrumental part of Weathervane’s education division for many years. She was responsible for coordinating Youth Theater Workshop, Adult Workshop, Stage II and Play Selection Committee. Her four children were involved in various classes. This combined with her strong belief in the power of the “magic of make-believe” allowed for the creation of the John L. Dietz Theater, in memory of her youngest son.  She also is a wealth of knowledge of Weathervane’s past, but never wants to hear that something cannot be changed or grow.

Helen has been involved at Weathervane for over 50 years. She served in many endeavors over those years including President of The Women’s Board, head of the Youth Theater Workshops, coordinator of the Christmas Show and recruitment of volunteers.  Helen and her family were instrumental in the establishment of Weathervane in the Merriman Valley and husband Cue left an indelible mark on Weathervane. Helen’s continued support and attendance at the theater fills all of our days with the stories and memories of our history and an eye to our future.

Ritz Soiree Patron Party
$200* per person or $350* per couple
* $155 or $260 is tax deductible, respectively
Includes Patron Party with hors d’oeuvres, two (2) drink tickets per person and cash bar, dinner, auctions and dessert

The Flapper Party
$50* per person or $75* per couple
* $35 or $45 is tax deductible, respectively
Includes two (2) drink tickets per person, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, auctions and dessert

Top Shelf Sponsors include:
Huntington Bank
Sikich, formerly BCG and Company

Middle Shelf Sponsors include:
Dominion Foundation
Frank C Comunale
Kleins Pharmacy and Orthopedic Appliances
Sleep Health Solutions
The 2016 NEW Trustees
Belinda Duncan
William and Stephanie Kist
Sean and Elise Vollman

Spirit Sponsors include:
PNC Bank
John and Geroge Detorakis
Dr and Mrs C William Keck
Eileen and Steve Moushey
Eddie and Judy Newman

Media Sponsor:
WKSU 89.7 FM

Sponsorship Levels are still available.

Miss Millie’s schedule:

5:30 p.m.
Ritz Soiree Patron Party begins in the lobby
Soiree guests will enjoy drinks and appetizers and an exclusive hour for silent auction bidding and entertainment by The Angie Haze Project

6:30 p.m.
Ritz Soiree Patron Dinner begins on the Founders and Dietz Theater stages

6:30 p.m.
The Flapper Parlor opens in the lobby
Flapper guests will enjoy drinks, appetizers and silent auction bidding

All Guests – starting with Ritz Soiree at 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Participate in the Wine Pull
Purchase your Heads-or-Tails raffle beads

8 p.m.
Silent Auction Closes

8:15 p.m.
The Live Auction Commences in the Founders Theater
Enjoy 1920’s inspired music stylings of The Angie Haze Project

9 p.m.
Dessert in the lobby

9:15 p.m.
Silent and Live Auction Checkout

Weathervane Playhouse provides high-quality live theater with volunteer artists, designers, and technicians under professional direction, delivers education and training in theater arts and appreciation, and engages and entertains its audience to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Ohio.

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