[BCMA] PRESS RELEASE- Caetani Centre for IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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3401 Pleasant Valley Road      Vernon BC     VIT 4L4
250-275-1525          www.caetani.org



July 17, 2019



*Public Service Announcement*

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*



An elegant Italian evening with an Okanagan twist!



The Caetani Centre’s popular Splash of Red fundraiser is back for its
eighth year. The main fundraiser for the centre takes place Thursday,
August 15, and includes a family-style Italian dinner, music and
entertainment, and live art auction.



A Splash of Red is an elegant Italian themed evening. Suggested attire is
one of casual elegance with the colours black, white, and a splash of red
recommended.



The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with a prosecco reception and art viewing,
followed by a delicious Italian dinner complete with wine pairings, all
served family style under the stars. A live art auction, featuring more
than 25 art works will finish off the evening. Works range from landscape
and abstract and everything in between by renowned artists from all over
the Okanagan.



Special additions this year include a custom pastel pet portrait session by
artist Shannon Wylie as well as two incredible metal sculptures donated by
internationally renowned Vernon sculptors Cory Fuhr and Doug Alcock.



New to the event for 2019, Aerial opera singer Panthea Loewen will also
delight the audience with her unique performance just before the auction.



Tickets are now on sale until Aug. 13 at www.caetani.org. Tickets are $125
each and are non-refundable. The event normally sells out quickly, so
patrons are urged to get their tickets soon! There is a Plan B venue
alternative in case of heavy wildfire smoke. Guests will be notified well
in advance if the event moves to Plan B.



The Caetani House was built in 1895 by Samuel Sommerville and is a
designated heritage site. The house and grounds were bequeathed to the City
of Vernon in 1994 by Sveva Caetani for use as a community cultural centre,
and the facility is now operated by the Caetani Society. The house has been
closed to the public for many years pending major renovations which
included the installation of a sprinkler system, and upgrading to the
electrical, HVAC and infrastructure of the building, which have now been
completed after 25 years!



The former residence of artist, writer, teacher, and mentor Sveva Caetani,
the home is now used for residencies by artists and writers from around the
world, local community programming and events, and plans are in the works
for the facility to open as a heritage site by next year, in the Spring of
2020.



This year’s premier sponsors are Bannister Motors, Silver Star Mountain
Resort and Basket Case Catering, with additional sponsorship by MQN
Architects and O’Callaghan Bilodeau.



Reminder - parking is limited at the Caetani Centre and designated for
people with mobility issues and drop off. We ask that guests park on side
streets but please be respectful of our neighbours and don’t block their
driveways.





Buon Appetito!



-30-





-- 
Piper McWilliams

Programs Assistant

Caetani Cultural Centre
(250) 275-1525

3401 Pleasant Valley Road
Vernon, British Columbia V1T 4L4
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