An Evening in the Neighborhood II

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 6:30pm Latrobe Country Club

Ticket Information: $45 per person . . . . . $75 patron level Call Latrobe Art Center for more details. . . .724.537.7011

Plans for "An Evening in the Neighborhood II," are well under way. You have already received your Save the Date Card and after August 15, you will receive your invitation. Hopefully, you will complete the information and mail your reservation immediately. "An Evening in the Neighborhood II," window will be on display at the Art Center July 1st thru August 30th, 2009. You may also begin purchasing tickets for the Chinese Auction Items that are on display. Tickets are 5 for $5, 10 for $10, or 25 for $20. The five baskets for the Chinese Auction are as follows:

1. Wine Basket - over 20 bottles of your favorite wine.

2. Book Basket - many many hours of reading pleasure.

3. Neighborhood Basket - filled with the puppets, two books and music by Mr. Rogers, a neighborhood trolley and lots more. It's for every kids pleasure.

4. Dining Out Basket - gift certificates to your favorite area restaurants.

5. Rolling Rock Train Car - the discontinued collectable Rolling Rock Car will bring back many good memories of when Latrobe was the home of Rolling Rock.

This is a very exciting time, and we look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the main event on September 30. Even in these trying times we hope to see the Art Center flourish because of your love, interest and support.

Susannah Calvo - Chair

ARTICLE ONE - MAY 2009

With pleasure, we announce the Second annual "An Evening in the Neighborhood II." The Silent and Live Auction will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Latrobe Country Club.

The 2009 event realized a profit of $39,574.82 thanks to you, your beautiful donations and the work of the committee. The committee is looking forward to an equally rewarding evening this year. We are honored to announce that Mrs. Nancy Rogers Crozier, one of the founders of the Center, has agreed again to be honorary chair for the event. The Latrobe Art Center wishes to pay tribute to Elizabeth Ogden Hazletted (deceased) co-founder. The fact that good friends, Laney and Libby came up with an idea that turned into reality, and has been such a success for the entire community is a tribute to both women. Their goal to have an Art Center that would be a resource for the "neighborhood" has been realized.

Eighty-eight local artists have been fulfilling the mission of the Center since its inception by providing exhibits, educational programs, speaker events, socials and many other valuable programs. Our mission is to foster creativity for anyone who desires to discover, learn and create art. It is our intent to provide programs for all ages to discover their aritstic interests in a welcoming and encouraging enviornment. Six different themed shows throughout the year provide local members the opportunity to showcare and sell their work. For non-members we offer a "featured Artist" exhibition in which the artist is given the chance to be able to have a one woman/man show and market his/her work for a two month period. There are classes and workshops for all ages open to the public, taught by local and national artists.

Our location affords groups from nearby preschools, daycares, and of course, Latrobe Elementary School, and Christ the Divine Teach School, the opportunity to visit and participate in an interactive program in walking distance in the neighborhood. We have also had boy and girl scout troops and students from Unity Township, Derry and Ligonier preschools take advantage of our free programs. Close to two hundred students and adults have been involved in our free program "Art Among Us." Visitors are often amazed when we give a guided tour, that most of our exhibiting artists are local residents.

The idea of having Latrobe Art Center as part of our neighborhood where the public is encouraged to come in to visit, participate and appreciate local art and artists is truly the realization of what both Elizabeth Ogden Hazlett and Nancy Rogers Crozier envisioned.

Please mark your calendars and be on the look out for our Save the Date Postcards in June and our invitations in August. If you are interested in attending, please call the Latrobe Art Center and they will add you to our mailing list. 724.537.7011

Thank you in advance for your participation, enthusiasm and interest.

Susannah Calvo - Chair

AUCTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS


Mrs. Nancy Rogers Crozier Honorary Chair	Mrs. Susannah Calvo Chair	Mr. Joseph Bellack	Mrs. Jackie Dixon

Mrs. Phil Dymond	Ms. Carol Higgins	Mr. William Hoffman Jr.	Ms. Diana Kreiling

Mrs. Donna Liberatore	Mr. Tom Luscombe	Ms. Suzanne Mahady	Mrs. Betty Ann McHugh

Mrs. Mary Moran	Ms. Gabrielle Nastuck	Mr. James Okonak	Mr. Michael Philopena

Mrs. Kathy Rafferty	Mrs. Donna Scalise	Mr. George Shaner	Mrs. Sharon Shepard

Mrs. Kathy Sobota	Mrs. Dottie Staffen