Sunday, March 16, 2008
Special to The Vindicator
DREAM TEAM: Coordinating plans for a black-tie ball on April 12 at DeYor Performing Arts Center as a fundraiser for educational outreach programs are, from left, Steven R. Lewis of First Place Bank, Thomas Cavalier of Butler Wick Co., Patricia A. Syak of Youngstown Symphony Society and Garry L. Mrozek of National City Bank and chairman of the ball.
YOUNGSTOWN — “California Dreamin’ — Romancing the Napa Valley” is the theme chosen for the Youngstown Symphony Ball on April 12 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., as a fundraiser for the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and Youngstown Symphony Society educational outreach programs.
The black-tie event will feature a drawing for a Napa Valley getaway, a California-inspired tasting menu with wine pairings from the Napa Valley, and dancing to the music of The Look on the stage in the Ford Family Recital Hall.
A live auction will feature such items as a $5,000 diamond ring, vintage wines collections and dinners at private residences.
National City Bank is the corporate sponsor for the ball and will serve with Youngstown Symphony Guild and Youngstown Symphony Society as hosts for the event.
Also serving on the cabinet for the fundraiser are James DiBacco, Astroshapes Inc.; Edward Muransky; DeBartolo Property Group; Walter J. Pishkur, Aqua Ohio; Tim Smith, Smith & Co. Jewelers; David Sweeney, Youngstown Buick Pontiac GMAC Truck Co.; and Bruce Zoldan, B.J. Alan Fireworks.
Among those assisting the ball committee are Jeanne Simeone and Susan Berny of the symphony guild, and Richard A. Keyse of the symphony society.
For additional information and reservations call the symphony office, (330) 744-4269.