Marin School of the Arts Presents 2013 Showcase

Marin School of the Arts Presents 2013 Showcase

“Funding the Arts for the Future”

Commemorating 10th Anniversary of the School

 The Marin School of the Arts presents its milestone 10th annual student Showcase, “Funding the Arts for the Future,” on Saturday, March 9 at the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael.  In a year punctuated by an astonishing number of award-winning student performances, including wins at the Folsom, Nor Cal and CMEA Jazz Festivals, the Leanea Drama Festival, Marin County Rising Star Art Show, Poetry Out Loud regional competition, Chapman Drama Festival and Heads Up Battle of the Bands, the 2013 Showcase celebrates a decade of growth and accomplishment that features the best-of-the-best of student performances and art displays.

The Showcase is open to the public and begins at 5:30 pm with a Gallery reception featuring student work from the Visual Arts and Creative Writing departments.  Guests will enjoy elegant appetizers generously donated by Rickey’s Restaurant, Anohka Cuisine of India, Chevy’s, Muscio’s, Forks and Fingers, and Creekside Bakery.  Fine wine and beer donated by Winery Exchange, Gordon Biersch and Pizza Orgasmica will be poured at our donation beverage bar.  A 10th Anniversary keepsake wineglass featuring the student-designed 2013 Showcase logo will be available for purchase, and a live drawing for a genuine diamond gemstone will be held, courtesy of Continental Jewelers.

 At 7:00 pm guests will enjoy live performances comprised of splendid and unparalleled student talent from all of MSA’s arts disciplines.  A spirited Call-for-Cash will be hosted by master of ceremonies and local musician Rob Sundberg.  Tickets are on sale now at www.marinschoolofthearts.org/showcase2013 and are $80 for preferred seating, $50 for general admission if purchased by February 28, and $60 for general admission if purchased after February.  A new “Virtual Seat” with digital program and link to a live simulcast is available or the first time for $25 per household.

All proceeds benefit the Marin School of the Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID #51-0490730.  Tickets may also be purchased by check mailed to:  MSA Showcase Tickets, 625 Arthur Street, Novato, CA 94947.  The Marin School of the Arts Foundation wishes to thank our sponsors Bank of Marin, Novato Theater Company, Pacheco Plaza, Jerry Thompson & Sons, Inc., Continental Jewelers, Rotary of Sausalito, and Umpqua Bank.  Visit us online at www.marinschoolofthearts.org.