Thursday, June 20, 2013

The Clifton Center Aims to Raise $150,000 for Capital Improvements

The Clifton Center, which serves as a gathering place for art, culture and ideas that enrich the community, has recently announced the launch of a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $150,000 before the end of 2013. The title of the campaign, Setting the Stage, highlights the fact that this relatively small campaign is intended to address the Center's short-term needs, while setting the stage for major improvements that the Center hopes to undertake in several years. The funds will be used for facility improvements including new lighting, carpet, and paint in the Reception Hall and Clifton Room, renovations to the Eifler Theater stage and theater infrastructure, and the purchase of equipment and furnishings. The goal is to raise $75,000 by August 1st, and the remaining $75,000 by the end of the year. Currently, more than $39,850 had been committed!


In 2010, the Clifton Center's Board of Directors adopted a new vision for the organization and began pursuing an ambitious new course that would position the Center to become one of the region's leading cultural institutions. Over the past two years, the Center has presented an eclectic series of concerts, films and lectures, as well as established new arts education and outreach programs, and more than 15 events are already booked for the 2013-2014 season. The current campaign will address the much needed improvements to the Eifler Theatre, thus raising the quality of productions and programming the Center can offer and furthering its mission. 
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21st Annual Taste of Frankfort Avenue

On Sunday, June 23rd, head down to The Clifton Center for the 21st Annual Taste of Frankfort Avenue! This is the organization's biggest fundraiser and will feature food tasting from more than twenty of Frankfort Avenue's finest restaurants. Outside, there will be a cash bar, a stage with live music and a silent auction! Those interested in advanced tickets, they're now on sale for $50 and will increase to $60 on the day of the event.


New this year, the event will include an "After Taste", which will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation to the Clifton Center's Setting the Stage campaign. The Taste of Frankfort Avenue is sponsored by MINI of Louisville, Brown-Forman, D.D. Williamson, Bluegrass Brewing Company, plus many more!

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