The Room Where It Happens: A Gala Celebration!
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The Room Where It Happens:
A One-Night-Only Gala Celebration!
WHAT IS THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS?
An (annual?) party to celebrate The Dio - the shows, the audience, and the people who make it happen. The one-night-only evening will feature an all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner by Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, open bar (beer and wine only), performances from your favorite Dio performers, raffles and auctions to benefit The Muses, our non-profit board of directors, plus music and dancing to end the celebration.
WHO IS INVITED?
Theatre lovers, theatre performers, theatre makers, and everyone in between. If that's you, we hope you'll be there!
WHERE AND WHEN WILL THE EVENT BE HELD?
Sunday, November 8 from 2pm to 6pm
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center
The Celebrity Room
5768 E. Grand River Ave.
Howell, MI 48843
WHY ARE WE HOLDING THIS EVENT?
Ticket sales at The Dio cover only a fraction of the cost it takes to create one of our productions. "The Room Where It Happens" will help to increase our yearly fundraising totals and give The Muses a new and fun way to support The Dio's goal to bring high-quality professional theatre to our stage by offering a one-night-a-year celebration to our incredible guests and artists. Ticket proceeds will go toward supporting our upcoming 14th season of shows. *Also, we love any excuse to gather our friends together to party!*
WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?
We request a semi-formal attire for this event. Think dressy-casual, balancing a polished look with relaxed comfort. No need for gowns or full suits, but a cute dress and/or a tie with a nice pair of pants (that you can still get down and boogie in) is perfect!
HOW CAN YOU PURCHASE TICKETS?
To purchase tickets, visit www.musesofdionysus.org. You can also call our box office at (517) 672-6009, and we can help you reserve over the phone. Tickets are $175 per person and include open bar (beer and wine only), a delicious buffet, live entertainment, dancing, your arrival photo from the event, and everything else mentioned above. We hope you'll come ready to bid on fantastic auction items too! BIG NEWS: Early Bird Ticket Pricing of $165 per person will be available until September 1 or until we sell 75 tickets, whichever comes first. Tickets are limited to 150 guests, with up to 15 tables accommodating 10 people at each. *Ticket purchases do not count toward a yearly Spotlight, Backstage or Angel donor level.
SCHEDULE OF THE EVENING'S EVENTS:
*Subject to change.
2:00 to 2:30pm: Say Cheese and Cheers!
As you arrive, you can choose to have your photo taken in front of our Dio backdrop by Michael Bessom, Dio performer (Big Fish, Desperate Measures) and owner of Michael Bessom Photography. After you've posed for the camera, check out the silent auction items you could win when you place a bid, proceeds of which support The Dio through The Muses! Then it's time to head into The Celebrity Room to grab a beer or a glass of wine at the open bar. You'll work the room as you chat with new friends and maybe a familiar Dio performer or two. Background music for mingling will be provided by The Dio's own Tyler J. Messinger (Rent, Big Fish). The private outdoor patio is available throughout the event for smoking or just a breath of fresh air.
2:30 to 3:30pm: Let's Eat!
Find your assigned table, then head to the buffet to enjoy a delicious feast prepared onsite by Crystal Gardens' own Chef Ty Gerych. Still hungry? Head back to the buffet for round two! Tyler J. Messinger will continue tickling the ivories as we share our meal.
3:00pm to 4:00pm: Let Us Entertain You!
Performances by some of your favorite Dio performers take place on The Celebrity Room's Dance Floor. Between performances we'll be auctioning off more exciting prizes to benefit The Dio.
4:00 to 5:50pm: It's Time to Party!!!
Live music by Accidentally Hip, a popular local swing, jazz and cover band, led by composer and musician R. Mackenzie Lewis, will have you tearing up the dance floor alongside your newest friends. By this time, you should be on a first name basis with your favorite Dio performers too. Don't forget to grab another beverage at the open bar!
5:50 to 6:00pm: A Final Toast and a Last Dance!
We'll drink to The Dio, our upcoming 14th season, and to all of you for making our work possible. Then it's one last song from Accidentally Hip before we say goodnight.
A One-Night-Only Gala Celebration!
WHAT IS THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS?
An (annual?) party to celebrate The Dio - the shows, the audience, and the people who make it happen. The one-night-only evening will feature an all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner by Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, open bar (beer and wine only), performances from your favorite Dio performers, raffles and auctions to benefit The Muses, our non-profit board of directors, plus music and dancing to end the celebration.
WHO IS INVITED?
Theatre lovers, theatre performers, theatre makers, and everyone in between. If that's you, we hope you'll be there!
WHERE AND WHEN WILL THE EVENT BE HELD?
Sunday, November 8 from 2pm to 6pm
Crystal Gardens Banquet Center
The Celebrity Room
5768 E. Grand River Ave.
Howell, MI 48843
WHY ARE WE HOLDING THIS EVENT?
Ticket sales at The Dio cover only a fraction of the cost it takes to create one of our productions. "The Room Where It Happens" will help to increase our yearly fundraising totals and give The Muses a new and fun way to support The Dio's goal to bring high-quality professional theatre to our stage by offering a one-night-a-year celebration to our incredible guests and artists. Ticket proceeds will go toward supporting our upcoming 14th season of shows. *Also, we love any excuse to gather our friends together to party!*
WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?
We request a semi-formal attire for this event. Think dressy-casual, balancing a polished look with relaxed comfort. No need for gowns or full suits, but a cute dress and/or a tie with a nice pair of pants (that you can still get down and boogie in) is perfect!
HOW CAN YOU PURCHASE TICKETS?
To purchase tickets, visit www.musesofdionysus.org. You can also call our box office at (517) 672-6009, and we can help you reserve over the phone. Tickets are $175 per person and include open bar (beer and wine only), a delicious buffet, live entertainment, dancing, your arrival photo from the event, and everything else mentioned above. We hope you'll come ready to bid on fantastic auction items too! BIG NEWS: Early Bird Ticket Pricing of $165 per person will be available until September 1 or until we sell 75 tickets, whichever comes first. Tickets are limited to 150 guests, with up to 15 tables accommodating 10 people at each. *Ticket purchases do not count toward a yearly Spotlight, Backstage or Angel donor level.
SCHEDULE OF THE EVENING'S EVENTS:
*Subject to change.
2:00 to 2:30pm: Say Cheese and Cheers!
As you arrive, you can choose to have your photo taken in front of our Dio backdrop by Michael Bessom, Dio performer (Big Fish, Desperate Measures) and owner of Michael Bessom Photography. After you've posed for the camera, check out the silent auction items you could win when you place a bid, proceeds of which support The Dio through The Muses! Then it's time to head into The Celebrity Room to grab a beer or a glass of wine at the open bar. You'll work the room as you chat with new friends and maybe a familiar Dio performer or two. Background music for mingling will be provided by The Dio's own Tyler J. Messinger (Rent, Big Fish). The private outdoor patio is available throughout the event for smoking or just a breath of fresh air.
2:30 to 3:30pm: Let's Eat!
Find your assigned table, then head to the buffet to enjoy a delicious feast prepared onsite by Crystal Gardens' own Chef Ty Gerych. Still hungry? Head back to the buffet for round two! Tyler J. Messinger will continue tickling the ivories as we share our meal.
3:00pm to 4:00pm: Let Us Entertain You!
Performances by some of your favorite Dio performers take place on The Celebrity Room's Dance Floor. Between performances we'll be auctioning off more exciting prizes to benefit The Dio.
4:00 to 5:50pm: It's Time to Party!!!
Live music by Accidentally Hip, a popular local swing, jazz and cover band, led by composer and musician R. Mackenzie Lewis, will have you tearing up the dance floor alongside your newest friends. By this time, you should be on a first name basis with your favorite Dio performers too. Don't forget to grab another beverage at the open bar!
5:50 to 6:00pm: A Final Toast and a Last Dance!
We'll drink to The Dio, our upcoming 14th season, and to all of you for making our work possible. Then it's one last song from Accidentally Hip before we say goodnight.
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Crystal Gardens Event Center, 5768 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843-9106, United States
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