'à la cARTe!' fall fundraiser returns to Fox Cities P.A.C. for second year

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce its second annual à la cARTe! fall fundraiser on Friday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. This celebration for a cause at the Fox Cities P.A.C. will embrace art, creativity and community spirit while raising vital funds to support initiatives that unite the community through inspiring performances and programs.

à la cARTe! explores the Center's behind-the-scenes spaces used by favorite artists and Broadway performers with a diverse range of live arts experiences in backstage spaces including the loading dock, dressing rooms and Thrivent Hall's impressive stage that will allow attendees to:

• GROOVE to live music, visual performances and more — including a Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Quartet performance of pop music on the loading dock, featured VIP performer Dan Rodriguez, and the Cornerstone Jazz Orchestra's big band jazz music stylings that invite you to dance along on the Thrivent Hall Stage.
• TASTE complimentary sweet and savory bites, as well as opportunities to order from partner food trucks, including returning fan-favorite MeowMeow Sushi.
• CREATE and become part of the art through interactive options including Broadway karaoke with Soundfire DJ, a raffle to win a $1,000 travel voucher from Appleton Airport, and a Spin It to Win It activity with a wide variety of prizes.

While at the fundraising event, attendees can participate in a variety of ways to support the Fox Cities P.A.C. that are as much fun and engaging as they are meaningful and beneficial to community building!

“What makes this fundraising event unique is its à la carte theme, offering guests a taste of the diverse programming, culinary experiences, and art forms found both at the Center and throughout our community,” shares Doug Tiede, Chief Audience Development Officer. “It's a chance for longtime supporters and new to come together for an evening of celebration and fundraising, experiencing firsthand the inspirational power of live performing arts.”

Tickets to attend à la cARTe! will be available at three tiers:

• General Admission Ticket — $50 includes the live performances from more than 5 performing artists, complimentary light bites and signature mocktails, complimentary drink ticket for the libation of choice, chance to take home prizes through on-site fundraising engagements, and access to local food trucks.
• Premium Ticket — $150 includes General Admission Ticket plus an open bar wristband.

• VIP Ticket — $250 includes Premium Ticket plus early access to 5:30 p.m. VIP kickoff on stage in Thrivent Hall featuring an exclusive performance by Dan Rodriguez.

Tickets may be purchased at foxcitiespac.com, ticketmaster.com, on the Fox Cities P.A.C.'s mobile app, by calling the ticket office at (920) 730-3760 or visiting in person at 400 W. College Ave. in downtown Appleton during ticket office hours. Performance schedule, prices and performers are subject to change without notice. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Ticketmaster are the only authorized tickets sellers. Purchases from third party ticket brokers may not be valid. 

ABOUT THE FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural education organization located in downtown Appleton, provides a premier venue for live performing arts. Since 2002, the Center has proudly served as a multicultural gathering place for the community to engage in educational opportunities while enhancing a greater understanding and appreciation of life through the live performing arts. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Where the Arts Come Alive!