Auction proceeds benefit arts, cultural and environmental programs in and around the Volcano community. Contact Catlin at 967-8222 or e-mail community@volcanoartcenter.org.
Carnevale di Venezia: Under a Hawaiian Moon will be the theme of Volcano Art Center’s eighth annual benefit gala, Love the Arts, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the VAC Niaulani Campus at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road.
Coordinators describe it as “an evening masquerade with Italian culinary delights, art and enjoyment for all.” Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door, available for purchase online at www.volcanolovethearts.org.
“For one memorable evening, guests will be transported Venice, Italy, through food, artwork and installations by some Hawaii’s most gifted artisans,” said spokeswoman Anne Catlin.
Guests are encouraged to wear “creative, original, fantastical or homemade masquerade attire.”
Costumes are optional, but prizes and recognition will be awarded to attendees voted to have the “best mask.”
Partygoers will be welcomed by an “Aloha Gondolier,” and with a Hawaiian canoe built by Jeff Roth, the setting will offer perfect photo opportunities.
Indulge in an affair of the senses, with complimentary fine wine and prosecco, handmade truffles and coffee in an Italian bistro setting. Italian/Venetian gastronomique will offer delectable options even for vegetarians, including tender pillows of artichokes in creamy bread custard, isalata caprese skewers and grilled shrimp.
“Each year the Love the Arts silent and live auctions grow in size and reputation through the generosity of local artists and community sponsors,” said Catlin. “Fine arts, goods and services will be among the auctioned items, as well as a selection of wearable artwork in the accompanying exhibit, ‘Masquerade: The Art of Illusion.'”
Auction proceeds benefit arts, cultural and environmental programs in and around the Volcano community. Contact Catlin at 967-8222 or e-mail community@volcanoartcenter.org.