Big Brothers Big Sisters will host a new fundraiser, Dancing for the Stars, on Thursday, November 12 at the Lyric Theatre in Downtown Brownwood.
Civic leaders and their spouses will battle for the mirror ball trophy in a dance contest, much like television’s Dancing with the Stars. Each couple will be judged, not only their dancing skills, but their costume and set along with the amount of money they raise for BBBS.
Contestants include Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes & his wife Lori, Cliff & Marisha Ross, Councilman Draco Miller & his wife Sonya, Scott & Janessa King, Chris & Priscilla Monson, Michael & Dana Cloy, Gaylin & Edda Ratliff, Gene & Shawn Russell, Ray & Lisa Tipton, and Jerome & Melody Nowowiejski.
Each couple has committed to raise funds for BBBS and have been partnered with a dance instructor/choreographer to perform one dance routine with costumes and sets.
The winning couple will be selected according to points earned through votes, fundraising and based on the judges’ scoring. Each dollar on behalf of each couple counts as a “vote” for that couple
Tickets are $40 for the show only or $65 each for the catered dinner and show. Sponsorships of $500 and $1250 are also available. The $1250 sponsorship includes a table for 8 catered dinner, premium seating at the Lyric Theatre, a 30+ second commercial with one of the BBBS “Littles,” a full page ad in the evening program, and sponsor recognition on radio and print advertising for the event. The $500 sponsorship includes 4 tickets to the catered dinner and seats at the Lyric Theatre, a ½ page ad in the evening program, and sponsor recognition on radio ads and print publications (with exception of the event poster which has already been produced).
The dinner will be served at 6 PM and will be held at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center ballroom. The meal will consist of Caesar salad with house made croutons, lemon parmesan chicken with white wine chive sauce, farmer’s market roasted vegetables (oven roasted, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers and onions), roasted red bliss potatoes, Italian green beans, garlic rosemary breadsticks, a choice of wine, water and tea, dessert, and freshly brewed coffee. Patrons will also enjoy a live jazz band and open dancing.
Following dinner at 7 PM, provided valet services will transport patrons to the historic Lyric Theatre where highlight of the evening, Dancing for the Stars. Patrons will enter the theatre on the red carpet for “an amazing mirror-ball show,” according to Eric Evans, BBBS Regional Executive Director –Brown County.
Tickets are available from any contestants, BBBS board members, at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office, Family Services Center, Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce or Brownwood Music. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online (be sure to enter the name of the couple you wish to support as you order).
All proceeds for the evening benefit and support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brown County (all funds stay local) and help the organization provide one-to-one mentoring for boys and girls.
For more information call 325-998-2801.
