Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/01/2008 12:43 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 04/12/2008 09:42 AM
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Calaveras Talent Blossoms at the 2008 Follies!
Angels Camp, CA....Spring is in the air, but Calaveras County is really "all abuzz" in anticipation of the 2008 Calaveras Follies, coming up Saturday, April 12 to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program! "I think it's going to be our best show yet," says Terri Wilson, artistic director of the Follies. "This year's cast is reaching for -- and achieving -- an even higher level of lip-synched entertainment than in years past. And the dancing....you are ......
going to want to see this!" More than 50 local celebrities have volunteered their time, energy, and egos to create this year's Calaveras Follies, which will feature at least 18 different acts -- each competing for the coveted Frog Oscar award, determined by secret audience ballot and awarded after the performance. County Schools Superintendent John Brophy will return as master of ceremonies.
Frogtown's Mark Twain Hall will be transformed into a magical, star-studded affair, with abundant gourmet culinary delights and a no-host bar. Partygoers may arrive as early as 6:30pm so they have time to relax, mingle and purchase raffle tickets for elegant prize baskets. This year's raffle is even bigger and better than last year's and includes an airplane ride, rafting trip, spa packages, weekend getaways, and fine art and wine! Commemorative wine glasses and DVD's of the show will be available as well.
The 2008 Calaveras Follies is presented by Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program volunteers, Frogtown, and Murphys Creek Theatre. Major sponsors include Jillian Day Spa & Boutique; Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital; Weber, Ghio and Associates, Inc.; Bank of Stockton-Angels Camp; Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services; Calaveras County Office of Education; Century 21 Sierra Properties; and Wayne and Sandy Fuller.
Tickets are $50 per person and are available by calling Frogtown at (209) 736-2561 (VISA and MasterCard are accepted). Guests are encouraged to dress up for this occasion. Tickets will also be available at the door; but sponsors and early ticket buyers sit closer to the stage.
For more information, visit online at www.calaverasfollies.com.
About the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program
The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is a countywide program based on the Big Brothers Big Sisters model, administered by the Calaveras County Office of Education. The youth served are students in 1st – 12th grades who want a mentor and are referred to the program, where they are matched with safe, caring adults who offer support, guidance, and friendship and help them make healthy life decisions. For more information about the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, please call 736-6078 or visit online at www.calaverasmentoring.org.
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