The Arts Gala was indeed an unabashedly bold evening. Thanks to our valets, The Dave Sharp Trio, David Niño-Liu, Aven Helgerson and Jodi Helmold of Appanoose Rapids 1933, Chef Thomas Roberson and VenuWorks Executive Chef Chris Carton.
Check out images from the evening from Lee’s Photography here. Purchase images here.
ALL PROCEEDS to equally benefit theater upgrades at BVC and AGPA summer programming.
5:30pm • Cocktail Pre-Party
Music by The Dave Sharp Trio
Sponsored by Appanoose Rapids 1933
Dinner and Program 7:00pm • Champagne Toast
Support provided by Bridge View Center l VenuWorks
Brooke Bouma, Emcee Former WHO-TV Anchor & Host of IPTV’s Road Trip Iowa
RSVP BY NOON, MAY 24
641-684-7000
“BOLD SPRING ATTIRE ENCOURAGED!”
HOST: Andréa Edge
2024 Gala Menu
Amuse-Bouche
Gulf Shrimp and Antebellum Grits Creamy Cheddar Anson Mills Antebellum Grits with Blackened Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, in a rich and creamy Étoufée Sauce
Chilled Soup
Melon and Basil Gazpacho Chilled Melon and Basil Gazpacho with crispy Prosciutto and Crème Fraîche
Crisp Ensalada
Farmland Beet Salad Pickled Golden Beets, Roasted Red Beets, Beet Coulis, Whipped Goat Cheese, Carrot, Watermelon Radish, Arugula, Walnut Vinaigrette
Chef’s Entrée Courses
Slow Roasted, Ancho Crusted Iowa Beef Tenderloin Locally Raised Slow Roasted, Ancho Crusted Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Sauteed Oyster and Chanterelle Mushroom, Charred Broccolini, Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Crisp Fingerling Potatoes, served with Chimichurri Sauce
Seared Chilean Bass Seared Chilean Sea Bass aside steamed Cilantro Jasmin Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Pineapple Relish, all served over a Coconut Milk Green Curry
Harissa Glazed Carrots* Harissa Glazed Baby Rainbow Carrots, Lentils, Grilled Onion, Braised Fennel, with Fermented Black Garlic Greek Yogurt Sauce
*Nota bene: When choosing the vegetarian-friendly entrée, all courses served will be vegetarian friendly.
Delicate Dessert
Dark Chocolate Grand Piano Medley Seventy-two percent Cocoa Chocolate Grand Piano, presented with Fresh Organic Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Strawberries, Spring of Mint and Frangelico Hazelnut Mousse
Ticket $100/per person
Table of 8/$750
Seating is limited - Reserve Early
Auction Items - Available for Purchase
Chef's Table Premium Dinner for 8 - Provided by Bridge View Center
Premium Wine Basket - Provided by Bridge View Center
2 Tickets to Heart - Provided by the Iowa Events Center
Signed Guitar (Oak Ridge Boys) - Provided by VenuWorks
4 Producer Passes and Dinner (Chanhassan Dinner Theatre) - Provided by VenuWorks
Afternoon at Lake Thunderhead with Dinner for 6 - Provided by Ted and Dianne Haas
Soup-6 for 6 Months (September-February) - Provided by Ted and Dianne Haas
2 - $50 Gift Cards for Wissota Chophouse - Provided by Wissota Chophouse
John Deere Golf Classic Package - tickets, parking pass, & more - Provided by John Deere Ottumwa Works