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You say you've been wishing for the swingin' days of 1940?
You say you're craving the excitement of those fabulous 1940's nightclubs?
You say you really want to hear a sultry chanteuse serenading you in a swanky speakeasy?
Here's what we say...
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- Reception, Entertainment, Silent Auction
- Songs from the Great American Songbook performed by Michelle Williams, the Cultural Council's Executive Director
- Live Auction
- Dinner & Dessert featuring wines from Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard & Beauregard Vineyards
- The Great Wine Heist Raffle
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This year's Cultural Council Fundraiser will be a totally unique experience!
On Sunday, March 28th, 4:30 p.m., you are invited to enter the swingin' world of Club TropiCultural Cabana at Chaminade Resort & Spa! Sip some excellent giggle water, knosh on some tasty appetizers, dinner, and dessert, indulge in fine wines, and bid on a variety of very Fifth Avenue Fine Art, enticing Gift Packages and trips to exotic locales.
Make your Club Debut in your finest 1940's period threads for a chance to win a special prize!
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When we say "Party!" we mean Primavera Party!
Step into the Club TropiCultural Cabana experience, grab your beverage and appetizers and mingle with your favorite supporters of the arts--all to the swell sounds of Jazz by Five.
On to the Silent Auction where you'll witness a wealth of fabulously keen items begging for your bid, as the Latin sounds of Flor de Caña tickle your eardrums.
| Then for the real Cat's Meow...indulge your craving for music from the '30's and '40's with a special performance by the Cultural Council's own Executive Director and chanteuse, Michelle Williams! |
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Once you've finished swooning from Michelle's melodious offerings, participate in an exciting bidding war with a hundred other art supporters for a rousing Live Auction. Stake your claim for everything from the finest of local art to incredible gift packages to trips to far-off places. And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win big in the Great Wine Heist--a veritable vineyard of exceptional wines. Lots of other raffle prizes are yours for the winning, too.
Your appetite will then be ready for a little TLC in the form of a fabulous meal including a truly delectable dessert and fine wines from Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard and Beauregard Vineyards.
Your visit to Club TropiCultural Cabana's Primavera! event is destined to be one of your greatest memories!
The price of admission to the Club is $125 per person. A Reserved Table for 8 is offered at $1,000.
Proceeds from this event support Arts Learning in schools and Arts & Culture in Santa Cruz County.
To Purchase Tickets , select your quantity from the drop-down menu below and click the "Buy Now" button, or call (831) 475-9600.
Please note that ticket prices include a processing fee.
**Upon completion of your ticket purchase (which will take you to the PayPal website), please return to this page and click the image below to make your meal selection. Once you submit your selection, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your meal selection. Alternately, you may call (831) 475-9600 to provide your meal selection. Thank you!
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Just exactly who are the artists and local business who've donated Fine Art and Fabulous Goods & Services for the Primavera! auctions: Find out now!
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Renew your FRIEND of the CULTURAL COUNCIL Membership--
or become a New Member!
Renew or enroll by December 1, 2009 and you will receive a beautiful 2010 Cultural Council Desk Calendar!
As a Friend of the Cultural Council, you receive newsletters that let you know how your investment creates and inspires local arts and culture (e-mailed or mailed--your choice), ArtE News announcements about events and topics important to you, special recognition of your gift in the Open Studios Art Tour Artist Guide/Calendar, and a Friends of the Cultural Council Membership Card entitling you to special considerations from local businesses that support the Arts. Who are these wonderful local businesses? Click Great Local Businesses!
MAKE A DONATION NOW!
Or...
Become a Friend using one of the following methods:
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DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS
The Cultural Council welcomes direct contributions of money or in-kind products or services. Gifts may be made via check, credit card, or through PayPal (see below).
You can make a direct contribution using one of the following methods:
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CHECK
Click here for our Donation Form. Complete the form and send your check (made out to the Cultural Council) to 2400 Chanticleer Avenue, Suite G, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. If you'd like to make your donation to a specific program (SPECTRA, Open Studios Art Tour), please note it on the memo line.
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CREDIT CARD
To donate by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), click here for our Donation Form, complete the form and send to the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, 2400 Chanticleer Avenue, Suite G, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, or call 831-475-9600.
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ONLINE
Contribute online via PayPal click here - no PayPal account is required.
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WORKPLACE GIVING
You can choose to have a donation to the Cultural Council made directly from your paycheck. Please check with your Human Resources department for more information.
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SUSTAINED GIVING
You may chose to have a specific donation amount automatically charged to your credit card on a regular basis. Please contact our Fund Development Director for more information: Email Development or call 831-475-9600 x12.
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BECOME A BUSINESS SPONSOR/FRIEND
Find out how your business can become a valuable sponsor of the arts in our community and receive significant public relations benefits and a tax deduction! To sponsor an event or become a Business Friend of the Cultural Council, please e-mail Development This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (831) 475-9600 x12.
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MEDICI CIRCLE
Donors who generously give $1,000 or more annually become members of the Medici Circle, named after the famous Renaissance art patrons. Medici Circle members receive premiere seating at our events and an invitation to a special Open Studios Art Tour Preview Exhibit. To become a Medici member, please e-mail Development or call (831) 475-9600 x12.
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PLANNED GIVING
Leave a legacy to support arts and culture in your community through a bequest to the Cultural Council in your will. Choose to support all of our programs, or specify a particular program such as Grants, Arts Learning, or the Open Studios Art Tour. Please contact our Fund Development Director for more information: Email Development or call (831) 475-9600 x12.
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GIVE TO THE FUTURE through our ENDOWMENT FUND
You can be an Arts Patron Super Hero! Did you know that for 80% of small arts organizations in Santa Cruz County, the Cultural Council remains the only available source for funding through grants? These arts organizations represent the heart and soul of our county.
You can help them by contributing money, stock, or other assets to the Cultural Council's Endowment Fund. Your gift will make a difference to the future of Santa Cruz County arts and culture! Email Development or call (831) 475-9600 x12.
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BUY GIFTS/MERCHANDISE
Use your purchasing power! Your purchase supports the arts in our community. Click here to see what's currently available for purchase.
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BUY A 2010 OPEN STUDIOS 15-MONTH CALENDAR!
An easy and super useful way to support the arts--purchase a 2010 Open Studios 15-month Calendar featuring the work of 2009 Open Studios artists! The price has been reduced to just $10! Buy yours here and have it sent directly to you! Makes a wonderful and useful gift!
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ADOPTION PROGRAM
Coming soon...A way to support your favorite school or arts organization. Check back for updates!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in volunteering at the Cultural Council, call (831) 475-9600, ext. 10 or e-mail Info. Please provide your hours of availability and your area of interest.
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DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION
Some of our events and programs require the placement of banners or other items and information at various locations around the county. It's a great way to help out and enjoy our beautiful environment, too! E-mail Events or call (831) 475-9600 x17 for more information.
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LINK to our WEBSITE
If you are an artist or represent an art organization, let us know if you have a place on your website for a link to the Cultural Council's site. E-mail Development or call (831) 475-9600 x12.
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For more information on ways you can support arts and culture in Santa Cruz County, please contact the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County Fund Development Director:
Email: Development
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Support the Arts--Painlessly! |
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FINALLY! A financially pain-free way to support your favorite interest--Arts & Culture in Santa Cruz County--through the Cultural Council! Simply click on the buttons below to use www.GoodSearch.com and www.GoodShop.com as your exclusive search engine and online shopping network! Be sure to select or type in the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County from the drop-down list of nonprofits. Your efforts will provide the Cultural Council with 1+ cent per legitimate search--money that is used to advance the Arts in Santa Cruz County! These sites are powered by Yahoo! so you can search and shop efficiently and confidently--no worries! It's truly painless--try it!
 
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An Open Letter to the Community - read it now! DONATE NOW--Click on SuperGiver below! |
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Ways to Help
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You can cross "Donate to the Cultural Council" off your "To Do List!" Your donation in any amount automatically makes you a Friends of the Cultural Council Member. We'll send your Friends membership card and entitling you to special considerations from many local participating businesses! Find out more by clicking here, and then make a quick and painless donation to support arts and culture in Santa Cruz County. Give it a try!
To make a donation on behalf of a friend thereby giving your friend a Friends of the Cultural Council gift membership, please do the following:
- After using the Donate button above, please follow up your donation with a phone call to (831) 475-9600 x10 and provide us with the name and address of the recipient of your gift so that we may send their gift membership packet directly to them. If you prefer to personally give the membership packet to the recipient, please let us know; we will forward the gift membership packet to you. If you are donating on behalf of yourself only, no further action is required; your membership packet will be sent directly to you.
Thank you so much for your support of Arts & Culture in Santa Cruz County! |
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