The Fairfield Museum and History Center, will hold its annual fundraising gala, “A Night at the Museum” (http://fairfieldhs.org/anightatthemuseum.php) 2010 on Saturday, September 25th. Committee co-chairs and Fairfield residents, Parker Rogers II and Christopher Wm. Philip are optimistic that the funds raised this year will exceed last year’s contributions of $43,000.
“The cost of the Museum ‘s education programs are about $135,000 annually,” said Director of Development, Robin Valovich. “Support of these programs is critical and underscores the cultural contributions this museum makes to the community.”
Because a limited number of tickets are available to A Night at the Museum, guests should plan to reserve early, Valovich added. To acquire an invitation, please visit www.fairfieldhs.org or call (203)259-1598. Ticket prices begin at $100 per person, which includes an invitation to a pre-party dinner in a private home or a local restaurant. Those guests who buy tickets beginning at $150 will also receive complementary tickets to a pre-gala reception at the Museum on September 22nd with Eric Burns, Emmy award-winning media critic and journalist, and admission to his Open VISIONS Forum lecture at Fairfield University immediately following.
This year’s event will, once again, feature a progressive dinner format, which proved to be extremely popular, according to Rodgers and Philip. “The dinners, hosted by many friends of the Museum, create a feeling of hospitality and congeniality among the guests and really set the stage for the entire gala,” they said. “Guests always arrive ready for a great party.”
Guests will be assigned to dinner locations in groups of 10 – 12 and each dinner will be different. Some hosts will offer savory buffets and others will prepare elegant three course meals, while additional groups will enjoy the fine cuisine at select local restaurants. “ At 9 p.m., all guests are invited to The Fairfield Museum and History Center for a post-dinner soirée with a wide array of desserts, oysters, champagne and dessert wines.
While guests re-connect with friends and fellow dinner companions, they’ll have the opportunity to tour It’s A Hit! A Hometown View of Our National Pastime, the museum’s new baseball history exhibition, which will be on display through January 2, 2011. Music and dancing will enhance the festivities. Rogers and Philip ensured that there will also be a few surprises to heat things up, amidst the merriment.
A Night at the Museum would not be possible without financial and in-kind donations from Ackley Photography, Norman Bloom & Son, Moffly Media, Morris Media, Minuteman Newspapers and Light Blue Studio. The Fairfield Museum and History Center gratefully acknowledges this generosity.
About Fairfield Museum and History Center:
The Fairfield Museum and History Center was established in 2007 by the Fairfield Historical Society. The 13,000 square-foot museum presents engaging exhibition galleries, a special collection library and reading room, a family education center, an 80-seat theater overlooking Fairfield's Town Green and a delightful museum shop. The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Fairfield, Connecticut and surrounding regions for present and future generations. The Museum provides educational programs to schools in and around Fairfield County, and helps to enrich the cultural and social life of the area. The Museum has quickly become an integral part of Fairfield, serving thousands of visitors each year. Michael A. Jehle is the executive director of the museum.
Located at 370 Beach Road in Fairfield, CT, the Museum is open seven days a week. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, members of the Museum and children age 5 and under are free of charge. For current program and exhibition information, visit www.fairfieldhs.org and for group tour reservations and information, call 203-259-1598.
