The IndependentIn order to raise funds for their upcoming season, Orchestra of Southern Utah is holding their “Silver and Gold Soirée Silent Auction” at the Iron Gate Inn and Winery on May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Cedar City.
“The Orchestra of Southern Utah continues to increase the offerings of live music, but tickets alone cover less than 10 percent of annual costs and we are hesitant to raise those prices because we want to keep the music accessible for our community. Additional funding is therefore essential to helping the orchestra thrive and your support is much appreciated,” said OSU manager Emily Hepworth. “We are also adding more educational outreach through increased school assemblies and our fourth grade musical passports so more children will experience the excitement of live music.”
OSU musicians will provide live music for the event. A string quartet under the direction of Chelsea Gardner will play, as well as a brass jazz ensemble directed by Bob Gordon, and Ling Yu and Sara Penny will play violin duets. Refreshments will be served, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
“Many auction items and raffle prizes have been donated by many Cedar City local businesses, including Artisan’s Gallery and OSU musicians,” said event director Ariel Wolter Rhoades.
Among items to be auctioned are works donated by Lane Twitchell, a visual artist from Ogden now living in Brooklyn.
“OSU is honored to have received several high-quality pieces of art in support of our fundraising efforts from Lane Twitchell, a visual arts professional who works in New York City on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts,” said Hepworth. Twitchell has produced a body of museum-quality paintings over the course of his focused studio career as well as design work and commercial imagery for publications and corporate clients. His work can be viewed at http://lanetwitchell.paspartout.com/pages/portfolio.
Tickets are $5 and available only in advance from Emily Hepworth or through the Heritage Center. To purchase tickets or donate to the event, please call (435) 233-8213. For more information, please visit http://osucedarcity.blogspot.com/2015/04/silver-and-gold-soiree-silent-auction.html.
