With a fine sense of beauty, the Mahnah Club of the East Valley has gathered some of the best local artists for its Inspired by HeART annual fund-raising event scheduled for Saturday, March 31, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Inspired by HeART, showcased at the Inspirador party spot, with its fabulous Spanish Colonial décor in downtown Chandler, includes a spread of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, an amazing silent auction and memorable entertainment by flamenco guitarist Chris Burton Jacome. Promising to be an all-round festive time, the soirée will kick off with a magnificent jazz trio, and will feature local artists and their works.
The centerpiece of the charity night will include children from Mahnah Club’s designated charities, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona and the Child Crisis Center, who will present artwork during the live auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit these select charities, as well as the high school scholarship program.
Local artists have donated many attractive works to the auction. Contributors include Dyana Hesson (painting), Marcia Wenbert (painting), Joe Robertson (painting), Beverly Gentry (photography), David Vogt (glass), Ernie Nickels (metal), Farrady Newsome (ceramics) and Sioux Westbury-Kaufman (gourd art).
Artists will represent their work at the event. A percentage from the art sales proceeds also is being donated back to the charities.
About the Mahnah Club and Its Charities
For more than 50 years, members of the Mahnah Club, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) women’s service organization, have worked tirelessly to support charities serving to improve the lives of children, and provide supportive family units.
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona provides transitional housing and support services to assist families break the cycle of homelessness. The Child Crisis Center, founded by the Mahnah Club, provides a safe environment for children in need, and supports services to help strengthen families.
The Mahnah Club also presents scholarships to service-oriented high school seniors, who might otherwise not have the opportunity to attend college.
Inspired by HeART Arts Soirée – Mahnah Club Charity Fund-raising Event
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, from 6 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Inspirador, Downtown Chandler, 63 E. Boston St.
WHAT: Art, wine, flamenco, jazz, auction and lots of tasty treats
Priced at $80 per person, tickets can be obtained by contacting azhorns@msn.com. A few weeks prior to the event, select auction items can be viewed at www.biddingforgood.com. In addition, cash donations to benefit these charities also can be made at this site.
Mahnah Club encourages anyone wishing to make a difference in the lives of others to join them at Inspired By HeART. For more information about Inspired by HeART, Mahnah Club or their charities, check out the Web site at www.mahnahclub.org.