Muscatine Cultural Alliance announces celebratory fundraising event

The Merrill Hotel's Mississippi Ballroom. (File Photo)

Gather with your friends and neighbors to support the important work of organizations that make up the Muscatine Cultural Alliance on November 15 in the ballroom of the historic Merrill Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Attractions will include a silent auction, lunch buffet, and live music. All proceeds will directly benefit the Muscatine Cultural Alliance and its member organizations.

A glimpse of the event’s itinerary is as follows, according to the accompanying flyer:

Opening Remarks by Mayor Brad Bark

Keynote Address by Chuck Swanson, former Director of Hancher Auditorium with Keith Porter, President of the Stanley Center for Peace & Security, as Master of Ceremonies

Presentation of the 2024 Shirley Jean Drake Great Initiative Award

A Celebration of the 2023-24 accomplishments of the Muscatine area cultural organizations and a preview of the 2025 projects, events, and milestones

Attendees will include: Friends of Fairport Fish Hatchery, Friends of Musser Public Library, Friends of the Old Barn, Friends of the Old Stone Church, Friends of the Pine Creek Grist Mill, Jackson Concert Series, Muscatine Art Center & Friends of the Muscatine Art Center, Muscatine Civic Chorale, Muscatine County Arts Council, Muscatine County Conservation, Muscatine Public Art Advisory Commission, Muscatine History & Industry Center/National Pearl Button Museum. Muscatine Symphony Orchestra, Pear/ City Players.

 

More information will be provided as the event draws closer.

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