The Arts Gala promises to be an unabashedly bold evening featuring valet parking, a pre-party with hors d’oeuvres, live music by The Dave Sharp Trio, champagne toast and cocktails by Aven Helgerson and Jodi Helmold followed by an elegant five-course meal prepared and introduced by star chefs Thomas Roberson and VenuWorks Executive Chef Chris Carton. Cap off the night with performances from our festival season mainstage artists.
ALL PROCEEDS to equally benefit theater upgrades at Bridge View Center and American Gothic Performing Arts summer programming.
5:30pm • Cocktail Pre-Party
Music by The Dave Sharp Trio
Sponsored by Appanoose Rapids 1933
7:00pm • Champagne Toast | Support provided by Bridge View Center l VenuWorks
RSVP BY NOON, MAY 24
641-684-7000Tick
Gulf Shrimp and Antebellum Grits Creamy Cheddar Anson Mills Antebellum Grits with Blackened Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, in a rich and creamy Étoufée Sauce
Melon and Basil Gazpacho Chilled Melon and Basil Gazpacho with crispy Prosciutto and Crème Fraîche
Farmland Beet Salad Pickled Golden Beets, Roasted Red Beets, Beet Coulis, Whipped Goat Cheese, Carrot, Watermelon Radish, Arugula, Walnut Vinaigrette
Slow Roasted, Ancho Crusted Iowa Beef Tenderloin Locally Raised Slow Roasted, Ancho Crusted Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Sauteed Oyster and Chanterelle Mushroom, Charred Broccolini, Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Crisp Fingerling Potatoes, served with Chimichurri Sauce
Seared Chilean Bass Seared Chilean Sea Bass aside steamed Cilantro Jasmin Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Pineapple Relish, all served over a Coconut Milk Green Curry
Harissa Glazed Carrots* Harissa Glazed Baby Rainbow Carrots, Lentils, Grilled Onion, Braised Fennel, with Fermented Black Garlic Greek Yogurt Sauce
*Nota bene: When choosing the vegetarian-friendly entrée, all courses served will be vegetarian friendly.
Dark Chocolate Grand Piano Medley Seventy-two percent Cocoa Chocolate Grand Piano, presented with Fresh Organic Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Strawberries, Spring of Mint and Frangelico Hazelnut Mousse
Chef's Table Premium Dinner for 8 - Provided by Bridge View Center
Premium Wine Basket - Provided by Bridge View Center
2 Tickets to Heart - Provided by the Iowa Events Center
Signed Guitar (Oak Ridge Boys) - Provided by VenuWorks
4 Producer Passes and Dinner (Chanhassan Dinner Theatre) - Provided by VenuWorks
Afternoon at Lake Thunderhead with Dinner for 6 - Provided by Ted and Dianne Haas
Soup-6 for 6 Months (September-February) - Provided by Ted and Dianne Haas
2 - $50 Gift Cards for Wissota Chophouse - Provided by Wissota Chophouse
John Deere Golf Classic Package - tickets, parking pass, & more - Provided by John Deere Ottumwa Works
