The Ames Community Arts Council will host its biennial fundraiser, "Toast Your Local Arts Council" on February 17, 2017 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the CityChurch of Ames [2400 Oakwood Rd.].
 
Tickets are $20 for Arts Council members, and $25 for non-members and are available at Worldly Goods (223 Main Street) and Ali Cakes (300 Main St.), both in downtown Ames.
 
If you'd prefer to pay via credit card, you may email us at info@amesart.org, and we can invoice you and mail your tickets. There will also be tickets available at the door. But, if you buy in advance, you can help us to be sure we have enough food and drink for everyone!

It's going to be a great evening for all ages. Arts Council member Paul Hertz has agreed to DJ for us, and he'll be playing music written and performed by Iowa musicians - he has quite the collection.
 
Along with great music, we'll have:

• some amazing food, best described as "heavy hors d'oeuvres" and some toast-themed items that are sure to be delicious and that we hope make you smile!
• fantastic drinks, from coffee and hot chocolate to wine creations. We're excited to have Sharon Stewart of the Lockwood Cafe as our barista - she is sure to come up with some tasty, creative things for us.
• a few craft/writing activities to keep you entertained while you mingle, because we're artists, and everything is better with crafts and writing.
• and, of course, we'll be highlighting our members throughout the evening and talking about the wonderful things that the Arts Council does and is hoping to do in the coming year.

Ames Community Arts Council Director, Jennifer Brockpahler says, “We only do this every couple of years, so we're really hoping that the community will come out and support the arts in Ames. Local support will continue to be critical to our success, especially in the current political climate. Besides, we’re planning for a laid back evening of food, music and creative fun. It will be a great opportunity for our current members to spend time together and for any new folks to find out what the Arts Council has to offer.”
 
This event is supported by the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Community Grant Program and the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA). Additional promotional support has been provided by KASI-AM – News Talk Radio, Ames.

​The Ames Community Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded through memberships, donations, and grants.
 
If you would like more information, please contact us by calling 515-233-6110, or e-mailing info@amesart.org. We hope to see you there!

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