Celebration of the Arts!

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

"Arts are Forever................"

Join us for the Emerson's annual fundraiser, Celebration of the Arts.

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This Year's Dinner Menu by Bountiful Table:

Served Salad

Mixed Local Greens with Roasted Beets, Chevre, Grilled Apple, and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds.  Focaccia and Locally Baked Whole Grain Breads.

Buffet Dinner

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Red Onions and Grilled Leeks in Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce. 

Seared Tandoori Chicken Breast in Coconut Curry.

Black Bean and Spanish Rice Cakes with Grilled Fajita Peppers and Salsa Roja.

Sides

Three Cheese and Chive Scalloped Potatoes

Mixed Grail Pilaf with Carrots and Scallions

Seasonal Grilled and Roasted Vegetables with Braised Greens and Maple Ginger Drizzle

Dessert & Coffee

Baked Phyllo Wrapped Espresso Brownies with Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Mocha Sauce, and Fresh Berries

This year is shaping-up to be the best ever with entertainment by the Bridger String Quartet and the Jeni Fleming Trio, an amazing dinner by Bountiful Table, an open bar by the Zebra, a silent auction, live auction and our unique quick draw, which consists of artists finishing pieces of their work live at the event.  This year's artists are Sue Tirrell, Aaron Schuerr, Sara Pilgrim, Edd Enders and Loretta Domaszewski!

Our theme this year is "James Bond" and James Bond attire is suggested.  So, dig out your bling, watch a Bond movie for inspiration and we will see you on the 17th!

The Emerson Center is a non-profit community art center that serves as a primary resource for the arts, arts education and cultural activities in southwest Montana.  The “Celebration of the Arts” is the Emerson’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the evening will fund the Emerson’s exhibits and education programs and the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the historic 1918 building. 

Call the Emerson at 587-9797 for information further information or to purchase your ticket!