STEVENS POINT — This February, celebrate creativity in the visual arts, design, dance and theater while raising money for student scholarships and arts programs at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Arts Bash 2020, “Spectacle,” will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 1 at the UW-Stevens Point Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St. Expressive attire is encouraged. Headlining the event is Nick Reising, a 2013 theater design and technology and business alumnus who is the director of development for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Dance Professor Jeannie Hill will be the emcee.
The evening will include theater and dance performances, a wearable art runway show, a sale of artwork by students and community members at the Edna Carlsten Gallery, scholarship giving tree, food, drinks and cash bar. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door or $120 for a bundle of four for the public. UW-Stevens Point students with university I.D. may attend for $20.
A “Superstar Evening” preview party will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 31. It begins with a preview and sale of artwork at the Carlsten Gallery, followed by dinner with signature food and drinks at 7 p.m. at Ruby Café. Attendees will receive a limited edition print by student artist Casey Bernado, enjoy live music by Dave Becker and Jack Hurrish and hear how Arts Bash Scholarships impact students. Preview party tickets are $100, with limited seating.
Tickets are available at the UW-Stevens Point Information and Tickets Office in the Dreyfus University Center concourse, at 715-346-4100 or online at http://tickets.uwsp.edu.
Photo courtesy UWSP. Theater and dance students will perform at Arts Bash 2020 Feb. 1 at the Noel Fine Arts Center. The event raises money for student scholarships and programs.
