The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra announces its Rhapsody Gala event on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Westmoreland Country Club.
The Event chairperson is Diane Nickoloff, William Z. Friedlander is the Honorary co-chairperson and the Auction co-chairpersons are Sheila Kudrick and Karen Kohut. Guest emcees include Andrew Conte, Director, of the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University, and Luis Fabregas, Executive Editor, Trib Total Media.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by a gourmet sit-down dinner. EBT Jazz will provide musical entertainment for the evening. Tickets are $135 per person and guests can RSVP by calling the WSO office 724-837-1850 or register online.
Live Auction items include a week-long stay at a vacation home in Riviera Maya, Mexico, and a safari to the Zula Nyala Game Reserve in South Africa. Fine wines, jewelry, wearables, home accents, spa, restaurants, and golf gift certificates are also part of the auction offerings.
In addition to gift baskets and silent auction items, guests may purchase a raffle ticket to win a $500 gift certificate from Larrimor’s in Pittsburgh.
“I am thrilled to be chairing the Rhapsody Gala this September. The committee has assembled so many fabulous baskets, trips, jewelry and so much more. The gala is an important part of supporting the symphony as we kick off our 55th season. We look forward to sharing a fun evening with great food, live music, friends, supporters and patrons who all love classical music and want it to continue to thrive for years to come,” said Diane Nickoloff.
