COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Arts Council will hold its “All that Jazz” Arts Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, August 13 to raise funds to support SCAC’s outreach programs.
The Celebration of the Arts Lunch has been running for over fifteen years and is hosted by the Federation of Culture, Novella and Vignette Clubs who work together during this event to raise money.
“I believe strongly in the arts and in education,” said Novella member Pam Johnson. “I think art is a vital part of education, so anything we can do to increase knowledge and help students expand their learning experience, that’s why we do it.”
Some of these programs include Art and Music Therapy Programs for At-Risk Youth at the Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center, Writing Our Stories ¬¬—a 10-week creative writing program in Columbiana and Montevallo and Vincent School—and youth scholarships for families under financial disadvantage.
The luncheon will be held in the Grande Hall at Old Mill Square in Columbiana, and doors will open at 10 a.m. with entertainment and lunch starting at 11 a.m.
Guests can enjoy “All that Jazz” with a New Orleans-style catered lunch from The Fish Market and live music from The Chuck King Band.
A silent auction will be held during lunch featuring art and items from local artists including paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry and any other handmade items.
A gift quilt will be available to be won through a raffle. The quilt is a variation of the Ohio Star Friendship quilt made by Phyllis Matthews for the late Dottie Bearden who previously owned it. Raffle tickets are $2 each or $5 for three.
In addition, there will be an artist market where the work of various artists will be available to attendees.
Tickets can be purchased online for $35 per person or $325 for a table of eight. Those interested in attending can make a reservation at Shelbycountyartscouncil.com/2021-celebration-of-the-arts-luncheon/ or call 205-669-0044.
