We all need “A Night on the Towns”
Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by PTA.
SOMEF Plans “A Night on the Towns”
On Sunday, May 23rd, The South Orange-Maplewood Education Foundation
(SOMEF) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a salute to the performing arts at Columbia High School at a multi-faceted event called “A Night on the Towns.” The dazzling program, the start of a long term initiative to raise significant funds for the restoration of the Columbia High School auditorium, features a star-studded musical review, “Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, Gotta Give,” directed by local residents Bethany Pettigrew and Tricia Benn. The performance, will take place at Columbia High School at 7:30 pm. Already scheduled to perform are Tony winners Christine Ebersole, Emmy winner, Andre Braugher, film and television actress Suzzane Douglass, Lydia Johnson Dance, a music faculty Trumpet Trio, and CHS alumna, Heidi Burgermaster with an Alumni Jazz Band. The cast will be joined by more local performers as well as Columbia High School’s own impressive talent from the past, present, and future! Tickets for the show, which include a delicious post-show dessert reception, sponsored by the CHS Music Parents’ Association, are $75 (preferred seats), $50 (standard seats), and $25 (students with valid ID).
An additional option for event-goers is an extravagant pre-show cocktail party at the home of Patricia Bell in South Orange’s Montrose Historic Park. Catered by David Ellis Events, the party will afford an opportunity to enjoy Ms. Bell’s extensive art collection. Admission to the cocktail party is included in several show and pre-party package choices.
For reservations and further information, go to www.somef.org, call
973-378-2055 or send e-mail to info@somef.org.