Wonderful Evening of Oz
February 29, 2008

PCAF held its first major fundraiser on February 29th. The Wizard of Oz themed event featured live performances, a display of the work of local artists, an auction featuring unique items and experiences as well as dinner and dancing. Emcee, DJ and auctioneer Brad Kinney encouraged the sell-out crowd to have fun, while supporting a wonderful local project. The event was a tremendous success, raising over $56,000 for the the Firehouse Arts Center capital campaign. The funds raised will be contributed to build this wonderful new facility in downtown Pleasanton. The guests also had the opportunity to learn more about the project, leading to added excitement and interest in the project. This highly successful event was coordinated by a group of volunteers, led by Joyce Shapiro.

		Photos: Melanie James

The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation would like to extend a sincere appreciation to all of the individuals, organizations and businesses that supported this event. It event was a tremendous success in generating excitement and raising funds for the Firehouse Arts Center.

Click here to see the list of sponsors, and please patronize these businesses that have demonstrated their support for the arts and our community.

Photos: Melanie James

Home of Rick &
Melanie Bentley
November 2, 2007

Guests of the Bentley's were invited to a champagne and dessert reception and a private piano concert by world renowned pianists, Mark Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvili. In providing a donation to the Firehouse Arts Center campaign, Mark expressed their strong support for the Firehouse Arts Center and the value it would bring to our community by providing another venue for intimate musical events such as this, among many other things. PCAF board members John Loll and Bill Butler gave guests an overview of the project and urged them to get involved to support the Firehouse Arts Center.

Photos: Melanie James

Studio 7 Fine Arts
September 26, 2007

Jaime Dowell, owner of Studio 7 Fine Arts and PCAF board member, hosted an event for her clients in the gallery on Wednesday, September 26th. Guests enjoyed wine donated by the LaRochelle Winery, food by Cabana Dave's and had an opportunity to chat with PCAF board members. In a brief presentation about the Firehouse Arts Center, Jaime spoke about her excitement about the Firehouse Arts Center and what it will mean to downtown Pleasanton. Board President, Greg Reznick, updated guests on the latest project developments.

Photos: Melanie James

Pleasanton Hotel
September 24, 2007

Bill and Vernie Laube, owners of the Pleasanton Hotel, hosted an exclusive reception for their valued guests on Monday, September 24th. PCAF board member, and noted glass artist, Margene Gerton Rivara, unveiled her work entitled "Glass Hat Society," talked about the role that art has played in her life, and also discussed her active involvement with the Firehouse Arts Center campaign. Fellow board member, John Loll, encouraged the guests to become involved in this important project.