Auction for the Arts drops gavel at Stadium June 2
WOONSOCKET — The Stadium Theatre’s 14th annual Auction for the Arts gala will be held Thursday, June 2 at the theatre, 28 Monument Square, with hundreds of items to be auctioned off live, silently, and online.
The auction began online on April 21, with many of these items to be sold online to the highest bidder. View the online auction bidding site at http://bit.ly/AuctionArts.
Following the online auction, the Stadium’s live & silent auctions will be held at the Stadium Theatre on June 2. The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction in the Grand Hall. The live auction begins at 7:30 p.m., with auctioneer John C. Gregory, President/CEO of Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds will benefit the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre.
Everyone has the opportunity to bid either online or at the live event. A copious list of exciting auction items includes trips and vacations, including a South African Photo Safari for two and a one-week stay at Jordan Grand Resort in Sunday River, Maine. Sports-related items include tickets to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Entertainment items feature tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld at Foxwoods on July 16. Collectibles and memorabilia including a guitar signed by Clint Black, a fiddle signed by Charlie Daniels and piano keys signed by Jim Brickman. Sports memorabilia includes a signed photo of Bruins legend Ray Bourque, and gift cards include a $1,000 Kays/The Lodge Gift Card.
In addition to the auction items above, attendees will enjoy bidding on numerous silent auction items before the live bidding begins. While doing so, they may dine on delicious appetizers and samplings from local restaurants. Restaurants will include: The Burrito Company, Ciro’s Tavern, Edible Arrangements, Gia Ristorante Italiano, Kay’s Restaurant, The Lodge Pub and Eatery, Olly’s Pizzeria & Mediterranean Cuisine, River Falls, The Village Haven, and Wright’s Dairy Farm.
Admission is $15 for one ticket and $25 for two. Tickets are available at the Stadium Theatre box office, by calling 401-762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com The silent and live auctions will be held in the Marquee Room, Lobby and the Grand Hall. The 14th annual Auction for the Arts Gala is made possible with the sponsorship of Kay’s Restaurant.
The Stadium is also extremely grateful for the generous donations by many other surrounding businesses and communities.
The Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre offers local, regional, and nationally renowned live entertainment in Woonsocket. For more information on upcoming events, visit www.stadiumtheatre.com