Piedmont Arts will host Under the Big Top: The Greatest Fundraiser on Earth at 7 p.m., Friday, March 7, at the museum.
The circus-themed event will feature food, drinks and entertainment, including live music by jazz quartet Four Brothers, a 360-degree photo booth, caricatures, carnival games and circus performers. Guests should dress in “carnival cocktail” attire or cocktail party clothing with a colorful, circus-themed flair.
“We’re excited to bring this fun event to the community,” said Piedmont Arts Executive Director Heidi Pinkston. “Guests are in for an exciting carnival-like experience with lots of activities, games, performances and music. This event will be loads of fun and will help support the important arts programming that Piedmont Arts brings to our community and schools.”
Guests can also take part in a 50/50 raffle and a live auction for a chance to throw a pie at a beloved community member.
“The pie throwing auction is going to be a big draw,” said Pinkston. “A surprise guest has generously volunteered to be the recipient of a pie to the face, all in support of the arts and the powerful role they play in shaping life in our community.”
Tickets are $75 per person and include unlimited light bites, beer, wine and cotton candy champagne cocktails. 50/50 raffle tickets start at $5 each. Game tickets are $5 for three games or $10 for eight games. Caricatures are $20 each. Proceeds support Piedmont Arts programming in Martinsville-Henry County. Tickets are available at the museum or online at PiedmontArts.org.
Under the Big Top is sponsored by Martinsville Eyecare Center, VisitMartinsville, Atlantic Union Bank, Bassett Furniture, Inc., Diversified Trust, First Piedmont Corporation, Martinsville Family Medicine, Prillaman Landscape Dimensions, Inc., Snyder Orthodontics, Stone Dynamics, Inc., Greg James Insurance, Lou Harris, Inc., Young, Haskins, Mann, Gregory, LLC, Draper Flowers & Gifts and Third Bay Cafe.
For more information on exhibits and events, visit PiedmontArts.org.
