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RELEASE: March 2008 3rd Annual Hollywood Party at The Palace Swings Into the 1940s with Lavish Hors d’oeuvres, Plentiful Spirits and Live Entertainment! The spirit of the 1940s was alive and well as 300 fabulously dressed guests walked the red carpet at Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s 3rd Annual Hollywood Party at The Palace on February 23. Greeted by hounding paparazzi, guests were immediately immersed in the glitz and glamour of the big band era. Those lucky enough to get their hands on a pre-party backstage pass entered through an exclusive stage door where they enjoyed champagne and hors d’oeuvres while being serenaded by old blue eyes himself – Frank Sinatra. The décor throughout the theatre was extraordinary. Sublime hors d’oeuvres could be found in almost every room, thanks to a variety of local caterers and restaurateurs. The Megan Suite was elegantly transformed into the Copacabana, New York City’s most notable nightclub of the 1940s. Inside the Copacabana, guests were entertained by the Andrews Sisters, Abbot and Costello, Bing Crosby and a host of others. The theatre’s grand staircase, serving as MGM’s back lot, played host to live excerpts from the most famous musicals of the era including Anchors Aweigh, Meet Me In St. Louis and Yankee Doodle Dandy. The evening’s magnificent entertainment was provided by Stage Right! As party-goers moved throughout the theatre, they encountered something or someone new with every blink of the eyes. World War II memorabilia and other significant artifacts of the day lined the lobby walls and extended into the Hollywood Canteen (Upper Megan Suite). The Canteen came complete with a lavish coffee bar, courtesy of The American Coffee Shop, and an extravagant array of desserts. Bob Hope and Rosemary Clooney were among those spotted performing in the intimate setting. The mezzanine boasted a martini bar, an intricate ice sculpture of the famous MGM lion and an enormous screen playing continuous animated features, circa 1940s. The courtyard’s illuminated Hollywood sign and Oscar ice sculpture completed the party’s chic atmosphere. We extend a heartfelt thanks to our donors, sponsors and volunteers who so generously contributed to making our vision a reality for a third successful year! Thanks also to our guests. We hope you enjoyed swinging into the 1940s with us!
THANKS TO OUR
HOLLYWOOD PARTY AT THE PALACE SUNSET BOULEVARD SPONSORS! Christmas is just around the corner! Many of you are already shopping online for everyday necessities, gifts, DVDs, books and much more. If you could donate up to 26% of each purchase you made this holiday season to Westmoreland Cultural Trust at no extra cost to you...would you? I thought you would! It's quick, easy and FREE - just by shopping online at iGive.com. iGive is the first and largest network of members, worthy causes, online merchants and Web sites brought together to enable shoppers to list and support their favorite causes through online shopping. Right now, over 200,000 members are raising money for over 30,000 organizations in the U.S. and Canada - just by shopping online at over 680 participating online stores! Each new supporter who joins iGive and makes a single purchase within 45 days of joining receives an extra $5 donation for Westmoreland Cultural Trust. This bonus is available for a limited time only. There is no minimum to buy and you have your choice of over 680 nationally known online merchants like Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Land's End, PetSmart, The Apple Store, New York & Company, Staples, JCPenney, Harry & David, AT&T, and much more! Your privacy is guaranteed, plus money-saving deals and specials everyday! To join, go to www.iGive.com/westmorelandculturaltrust and Westmoreland Cultural Trust will automatically be selected as the beneficiary! It's fast, simple and FREE!
GIFT ITEMS & STOCKING STUFFERS! "DREAM WINDOW" RAFFLE TICKETS
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for 5 Dollars
Only One
Winner for all these Great Prizes: 42” Sony HDTV, Winning number will be the first number drawn on the PA Big 4 lottery on February 24, 2008 New prizes added weekly. Check out the “Dream Window” located at The Palace Theatre. Additional Prizes Added From Now Until Hollywood Party at The Palace, February 23, 2008 Call the Trust Office at 724.836.1123 for More Information
MUSIC COOKS GIFT SETS For those who enjoy entertaining at home, Music Cooks gift sets are being offered at The Palace this year. Each set contains a collection of full color recipe cards focused around a specific theme including Wine Tasting, Cocktail Party, Comfort Foods, Christmas Cookies and much more. A CD of music to fit the occasion is also included. Music Cooks gift sets are available for $22 each.
SCRAMBLE SQUARES Don’t forget the young and young at heart this holiday season! Scramble Squares may be the world’s most challenging puzzle. There are only 9 pieces with over nine million combinations and only one solution. Solve a sample puzzle in under five minutes and get one for free! Scramble Squares are good for endless hours of fun for only $9 each.
CAT'S MEOW COLLECTIBLES Cat’s Meow collectors can add The Palace Theatre and the Greensburg Train Station to their assortment of local sites for $21 each this holiday season!
PALACE THEATRE GIFT CERTIFICATES What do you get for the person who has everything this holiday season? Palace Theatre Gift Certificates could be just the gift you’re looking for! Valid only for tickets sold through The Palace Theatre Box Office, gift certificates are valued at $25 each with no expiration date and are ideal for the friend or family member with a variety of theatrical tastes or a busy schedule. Service charges do not apply at point of purchase but will apply when certificates are redeemed as with all ticket sales. A great gift for those who enjoy a night at the show. Perfect for stocking stuffers or a “just because” gift! Visit The Palace Theatre Box Office and get your certificates today! Or call 724.836.8000 for more information.
Third Annual Holiday Fashion Fantasy Greensburg, PA – The evening sparkled and the mood was festive at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center Thursday, November 1, for the Third Annual Holiday Fashion Fantasy fundraiser to benefit Westmoreland Cultural Trust. A sellout crowd of more than 300 received a champagne welcome and were ushered into a holiday wonderland of beautiful decorations and delicious food. The models were ready for the season with fall and holiday fashions from area retailers including Coldwater Creek, Crossroads Boutique, Johnathan Michaels Boutique, Lapels, Lida’s Third Street Boutique, Never Enough! Boutique, New Attitude, Personalized Colors, and Tree House in Ligonier. Other participating retailers included Beeghly & Co. Jewelers, Kolman Jewelers & Cynthia Grant Designs, Dr. Richard Lappen and Renaissance Cosmetic Surgery Center & Day Spa. WTAE’s Jennifer Miele was the guest host and did a wonderful job narrating the modeling on the main stage. Model Jan Taylor wore a gorgeous faux fur over a stunning black and white holiday outfit, while Tyler Reese was casual and ready for fall in chocolate brown slacks and matching jacket. The children were all ready for Santa as they popped out of a Christmas gift box and onto stage in their holiday finest! Fashion show co-chairs Candace Cassidy and Joan Stairs said the show raised more than $10,000. A special thanks to the Fashion Show Committee members who made the event so spectacular: Linda Assard, Janie Belden, Michele Bononi, Jane Church, Mary Ann DeAngelo, Becky DeMuth, Joan DeRose, Barbara Flock, Summer Friedlander, Gerry Gomolak, Jeanne Graft, Mary Lou Hacker, Diane Hartland, Mary Lou Hugus, Phyllis Kluska, Jovanna Peterinelli, Sally Rager, Debbie Reese, Connie Riley, Rebecca Sexton, Louise Smith, Mariellen Stickel and Jan Taylor. The event’s generous sponsors included Beeghly & Co. Jewelers, Daniels & Miller, Inc., Kolman Jewelers & Cynthia Grant Designs, Never Enough! Boutique, Overly Manufacturing Co., Quatrini Rafferty Galloway P.C. Attorneys at Law, Renaissance Cosmetic Surgery Center & Day Spa, and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. The Holiday Fashion Fantasy was underwritten by First Commonwealth Bank, First National Bank and Irwin Bank. Proceeds raised at the fashion show will be used to support Westmoreland Cultural Trust programs: The Palace Theatre, Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, Greensburg Area Cultural Council, Train Station at Greensburg, Union Trust and Stark/James Buildings and the newly acquired Lamp Theater in Irwin. Following the event, committee member Jane Church volunteered to take all leftover vegetables, fruits and cookies to Welcome Home for residents to enjoy.
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Release - August 2007 Trust president, Michael Langer, welcomed the crowd of more than 180. Attendees enjoyed a unique variety of hors d’oeuvres provided by the Bocce Committee Members and Elegant Catering. The buffet dinner, also provided by Elegant Catering, included a salad station, chicken station and pasta station complimented by an assortment of desserts donated by area restaurants. Stone Villa Wine Cellars and Bartolomeo PIO Inc. donated the wine bottle centerpieces used as door prizes for thirty guests. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stinebiser won door prizes to Carson’s Premier Catering. Over 20 businesses and individuals from Westmoreland County furnished a grand assortment of items for the silent auction. Greensburg Floral donated lovely floral centerpieces that adorned the buffet tables. Tony DeNunzio and the Selections provided musical entertainment. The success of the event was largely due to the tremendous efforts of the Trust’s Bocce Volunteer Committee co-chaired by Jan Taylor and Phyllis Kluska. Proceeds raised at this event will be funneled back into the organization to help support Westmoreland Cultural Trust programs: The Palace Theatre, Greensburg Area Cultural Council, Train Station at Greensburg, Union Trust and Stark/James Buildings and the newly acquired Lamp Theatre in Irwin. Mark your calendar for next year’s Bocce Tournament – August 16, 2008!
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