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The Arts Council of Princeton Announces “5 in 5” Campaign

The Arts Council of Princeton announces a series of 5 exciting multi-media fundraising events as part of its “5 in 5” campaign to secure the future of the Arts Council.
The goal of the Arts Council’s “5 in 5” Campaign for the Future is to raise $5 million in the next 5 years. The funds will be used to eliminate remaining construction debt and to establish an endowment to propel programs and facilities into the future. Tickets for “5 in 5” events are tax deductible and help support the Arts Council of Princeton’s mission of building community through the arts.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009: The Arts Council of Princeton’s “5 in 5” series of multi-media events kicks off on with a special screening of the award winning 2004 film, Illusion, presented by executive producer and Princeton native, James Burke. The film features the final on-screen appearance of 87-year old Kirk Douglas and a stunning turn by writer/director/actor Michael Goorjian. Held at the Arts Council’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, the event will open with a wine reception at 7:30 pm and an informal Q & A session with Burke will immediately follow the screening. Tickets are available by calling the Arts Council at (609) 924-8777 or by visiting the website at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010:  The ACP presents Wintermezzo, a special concert of Mozart and Schubert featuring the Wiener KammerOrchester (Vienna Chamber Orchestra), conducted by Maestro Mark Laycock with pianist George-Emmanuel Lazaridis. The concert, which will take place at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium, is sponsored by local philanthropists Judith and WilliamScheide in celebration of Mr. Scheide’s 96th birthday. Area schoolchildren will have an opportunity to experience this world-renowned orchestra in a special dress rehearsal event. VIP tickets are availableby calling the Arts Council at (609) 924-8777 or by visiting the website at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org .  General admission tickets are available through University Ticketing.

Saturday, February 20: Actress and playwright Jenny Allen will perform her highly acclaimed one-woman play, I Got Sick Then I Got Better, a funny and poignant portrayal of Allen’s journey with cancer. An informal Q&A will follow this special Princeton performance which plays to sold-out houses and rave reviews in New York. Tickets are available by calling the Arts Council at (609) 924-8777 or by visiting the website at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Saturday, May 22, 2010: The second annual Curated Princeton: Private Art/Public Eye forms the fourth event in the “5 in 5” series.  Following the success of last year’s Art Tour, ticketholders will tour four area private art collections, followed by a wine and cheese reception. Ticket purchases and more information will be available in early 2010.

Early June, 2010: The fifth event in this “5 in 5” series, An Evening of 5 Sets, will feature short performances by five musicians, at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Participating musicians will be announced in early 2010. Ticket purchases and more information will be available at that time.

Operating from the Michael Graves-designed Robeson Center for the Arts in downtown Princeton, the Arts Council is a multidisciplinary arts organization that offers classes, exhibitions, performances, and community events that are accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. 
For more information about the Arts Council of Princeton and to purchase tax deductible “5 in 5” event tickets, please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.