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PAS Gala Saturday in University Union Grand Ballroom

April 4, 2018

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MACOMB, IL -- The Western Illinois University Performing Arts Society (PAS) will present its "Come Fly With Me" gala and auction from 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, April 7 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The Gala is sponsored by MidAmerica National Bank.

This event will have live and silent auctions, served dinner, and feature a live band, "Hollywood 5," a five-piece, high-energy rock/dance band from St. Louis, MO. The entertainment is sponsored by Edward Jones - Cory Clem.

Schedule of events for the evening includes:

5:30-6:30 p.m.: Guest arrival and check in. At this time, guests can bid on silent auction packages. Live auction packages will be on display for review and a cash bar available throughout the evening.

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Guests will be seated, and dinner will be served. Live piano music will be performed.

7:30-8 p.m.: Live auction, featuring a Las Vegas getaway for a group of four, a Chicago Weekend package, and a trip for two to London, as well as other great items.

8-11 p.m.: Live music by "Hollywood 5"

8:15 p.m.: Silent auction closes

8:30 p.m.: Cashiers available for check-out

11 p.m.: Event concludes

General reservations are $75 per person and include a choice of three entrees, dessert buffet and bid number. Corporate tables are available for $100 per seat and additionally include three complimentary bottles of wine, business signage in the lobby and on the table and premiere seating.

Mothers of WIU students, who are visiting for WIU Mom's Day, will receive $10 off each ticket, if they attend with their WIU student.

Tables of eight, nine or 10 are available. Reservations can be made online at wiu.edu/pas/gala or by calling (309) 298-1618.

For more information, visit wiu.edu/pas/gala.

Posted By: Erika D Davis (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing