Trisha Shanks
Arrow Lakes News
For $25 per person, locals can purchase one of a limited number of tickets to a fun-filled gala that ought to brighten up the otherwise dreary month of November. Saturday, November 8 brings about the second annual “A ‘Black and White’ Evening of Art” celebration and fundraiser. The Arrow Lakes Arts Council has been busy organizing for the fête, to be held at the Nakusp Legion.
Molly Bell spoke with the Arrow Lakes News on behalf of the organizers.
“The décor will be fabulous;that’s Debra Rushfeldt. She does an amazing job.”
For the price of admission, party-goers will be treated to live musical entertainment, signature cocktails, (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and finger foods before the opportunity to bid on a new painting during the live art auction.
Original paintings are being donated for the fundraiser and buyers are welcome to view them at Meritxell Books for two weeks prior to the event.
In addition to raising funds for more public art in the Arrow Lakes, the event is a celebration of all the visual arts and artists already. Last year, the ALAC shared in the purchase of the Deepening Peace sculpture by Toru Fujibayashi located on the waterfront walkway at the sixth Avenue ramp.
In keeping with the colour theme, Bell adds, “You can wear funky, casual or formal black and white.”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event runs until 10 p.m.