Thursday, January 6, 2011

A SWINGIN' SINGIN' SALUTE TO THE STARS OF THE USO GALA


On March 19, 2011 the Orange County High School of the Arts Foundation Board of Directors and Gala Chair Matthew Morrison, Music & Theatre alum Class of 1997 and Tony and Emmy award-nominated star of the hit TV show GLEE, will present what has become the premier event of the social season, Gala 2011 “A Swingin’ Singin’ Salute to the Stars of the USO!” at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

The annual black-tie Gala is the Foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year and provides essential support toward the $5 million needed annually to continue providing our tuition-free, donation-dependent arts conservatory programs. Come join us for one of the most entertaining and unforgettable evenings you’ll ever experience!

At Gala 2011, A Swingin’ Singin’ Salute to the Stars of the USO! guests will experience a lively musical tribute to the overseas camp shows and the stateside stage door canteens of the United Service Organizations. For decades, famous Hollywood celebrities have traveled all over the world, in times of war and peace, to entertain our men and women in uniform and boost morale. These star-studded entertainers have included the likes of Bob Hope, Ann Miller, Bing Crosby, the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland, Bette Midler, and many more.

This spectacular evening of entertainment will have guests swinging and singing to the sounds of memorable classics performed by our very own Montage Big Band Orchestra along with our fabulous singers and dancers. The Gala will also feature an elegant dinner and an incredible, one-of-a-kind silent and live auction. With the generosity of our dedicated parents and the community-at-large, we expect to raise an estimated $800,000 in support of our aspiring student artists.

Thank you in advance for your commitment to Gala 2011 and I hope you will join us on this inspiring journey as we celebrate some of the most talented young entertainers of this generation!

As always, Paradise Delight is proud to collaborate the event decor and designs for the gala!