Marietta College choir's annual fundraiser set for Feb. 23
Marietta, Ohio (02/14/2019) — The Choirs at Marietta College are conducting the annual Winter Gala on Saturday, February 23rd, at The Gathering Place on campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are $40 and are pre-sold only (no tickets at the door). For tickets, visit www.MCchoirs.com.
This annual fundraiser and auction feature a catered dinner, wine, a silent auction, performances by the choirs and desserts from local restaurants.
"The Gala is a lot of fun. It's great for a date night and it always feels good to know you're supporting something worthwhile," said Dr. Jay Dougherty, Director of Choral Activities. "The proceeds from our fundraiser help the choir in all its various functions, including our Christmas with the Choirs concert every year and student travel opportunities."
Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy back in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers 49 majors and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, as well as one of the nation's best by Forbes.com. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.
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