Saturday Sep 29, 2018
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Saturday, September 29th/ 5:30 PM- 9 PM
Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662, Vancouver, WA
$125 per ticket
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Hosts Annual Fundraising Gala, “Celebrating Our Legacy” Applauds 40 Years of Music, Community Dedication, and Educational Outreach [Vancouver, Washington, August 15, 2018] – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is pleased to be “Celebrating Our Legacy” with the 2018 Annual Gala, Saturday, September 29th at the beautiful Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, Washington. The social event will be held immediately following the season opening concert which will feature internationally-renowned violin extraordinaire, Mayuko Kamio, Gold Medalist of esteemed Tchaikovsky Competition. Maestro Salvador Brotons, Ms. Kamio, and Broadway’s Susannah Mars will be in attendance as guests of honor. Calendar Editors, please note: “Celebrating our Legacy” 2018 Annual Fundraising Gala Saturday, September 29th, immediately following the season opening concert Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662, Vancouver, WA Tickets: $125 per person Find out more at vancouversymphony.org or (360) 735-7278 The Annual Gala is the VSO’s primary fundraiser of the season, supporting classical concerts, chamber music, and extensive musical education outreach programs the VSO offers throughout the year. This year’s event is “Celebrating our Legacy” of 40 years in which the VSO has worked diligently to enhance lives throughout SW Washington with our music, education, and community partnerships. “We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the symphony’s 40th Anniversary,” says VSO Board Chair, Kathy McDonald, “and the Gala is the preeminent social event catapulting us into this historic season. Following this premiere gathering, our sights are set on continuing the growth of this organization for the betterment of our community.” This year’s auction items and “Parties of Note” –exclusive dinner parties hosted across many luxuriant locations— will be available for bidding at the event. The Gala’s tribute to 40 years will serve a medley of exquisite Pacific Northwest cuisine prepared by Royal Oaks Executive Chef RJ, pour local wines, and host live classical, vocal and Latin jazz music performed by a variety of artists. Included are season opener guest artist violin virtuoso, Mayuko Kamio, Broadway vocal sensation Susannah Mars, the sibling strings trio 300 Watts, featuring last season’s Young Artist Competition Gold Medalist Shania Watts, and the Latin rhythms of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. The Royal Oaks Country Club is located at 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662, Vancouver, WA. Tickets are $125 and are available at vancouversymphony.org or by calling the VSO office at 360-735-7278. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact the VSO office for more information. About The VSO World-renowned Maestro Salvador Brotons is in his 28th season leading the professional orchestra of over 70 core members. For 40 seasons, the VSO has been a cornerstone of Southwest Washington's arts community, providing world-renowned classical music, promoting young musicians, and opening doors to classical music for young audiences through events such as annual In-School concerts, Young Artists Competition, and various family-styled special events and performances. Many of our musicians are teachers in our school districts and beyond. The VSO provides our region with a multi-concert classical season every year and performs at Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 NW 139th Street, Vancouver. Season support for The VSO is provided by All Classical Portland and The Columbian. Additional support for the orchestra is provided by Oregon Public Broadcasting. Tickets for the VSO Chamber Series and all VSO symphony concerts are on sale now at (360) 735-7278 or www.vancouversymphony.org. ### THE VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PO BOX 525 VANCOUVER, WA 98666 PHONE 360-735-7278 FAX 360-906-0355 www.vancouversymphony.org
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