Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council Gala

HPAAC GALA WILL BE A TASTY AFFAIR 
The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council's (HPAAC) fourth annual fundraising gala, held 6-9:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Grand Hall, 2035 15th St. W., Hastings, promises to be a tasty affair. Attendees are welcome to dress in renaissance or festive attire for the masquerade themed event.
 
The 4-course plated meal, catered by Green Mill, includes hand-passed hors d’ oeuvres (raspberry and brie tartlets, cilantro lime shrimp cocktail, bourbon meatballs), fresh baked bread, Caesar salad in a parmesan cup with balsamic drizzle and bruschetta, and a dual entrée of almond crusted walleye with garlic aioli and cabernet beef tips, served with rosemary baby red potatoes and glazed carrots. Dessert options include Oreo truffles, chocolate covered tuxedo strawberries, mini lemon cheesecakes with whip cream and raspberry, and chocolate cappuccino cups. A cash bar is offered featuring two special drinks: the Masquerade Martini with berry-infused vodka and the Gala Glow with raspberry and vanilla notes. 
 
The theme of the gala is “Unmasking HPAAC.” It was chosen to highlight the renaissance of the emerging arts community in Hastings. The event will feature dinner, music, fundraising  games, art displays, a live and silent auction, and the opportunity to meet with local artists and 
purchase their work. 
 
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased NOW at www.hpaac.org and at Green Mill Restaurant, 909 Vermillion St., Hastings, Evansen Art Studio, 202 Second St. E., Hastings, YMCA, 85 Pleasant Drive, Hastings, and the Orange Dragon Art Gallery, 122 Orange St., Prescott. 
 
HPAAC, which has helped foster the arts in the community for more than 8 years, is seeking financial sponsors and auction items for the gala.  
To donate or for more information, 
Contact Dick Graham at 651-437-8678, Deborah Saunders at 651-285-5424 or email hastingsprescottarts@gmail.com.