Southwest Performing Arts Council Hot Notes January 21

Give the Gift of Music! Buy Hot Notes Tickets! Were you blown away by our kids at the Basilica and the Dance Showcase last week? Don’t miss this next chance to experience SW talent! Listen to the choir and witness other amazing SWHS talent on January 21st while eating, drinking, socializing, and supporting the SW Performing Arts programs at  the annual HOT NOTES on a COLD NIGHT CABARET!!   We can’t think of a better holiday present than tickets to the party of the year!   Consider a table for eight and invite friends who haven’t been to Hot Notes before.” . Hot Notes 2017 will be better than ever -- featuring performances by not one, but TWO accomplished special guest alumni: A repeat appearance from John Jamison, class of 2012 and performer with the Children’s Theater and the Guthrie.  A jazz trio spearheaded by accomplished pianist and graduate of the U of M music program, Sam Rosenstone, SW class of 2012. And a sneak preview of this year’s spring musical, “Sweet Charity.” Also featuring many exciting live and silent auction items and Great Gatherings including: A Chef’s Kitchen dinner for 12 at Upton 43, the 2016 Start Tribune restaurant of the year, cooked by award-winning chef Erick Harcey—$3,000 value. Transmission’s Jake Rudh will DJ your House Party!  Throw the best grad party ever for your senior with former Radio K, REV 105, NPR alum, host on 89.3 the Current, and the man behind First Avenue’s historic Prince tributes spinning the tunes! Backstage Rockstar Sushi Ninja Party! Sushi chef to the stars and Coastal Seafood’s head Fishmonger Doug Bigwood will teach you and your friends how to roll the freshest and best sushi you’ve ever had. One-of-a-kind autographed copy of “Heyday: 35 Years of Music in Minneapolis,” signed by icons of Minneapolis and American music, including Southwest IB alum Dessa and West High alum Dave Pirner. And much much more. Click here to buy your tickets! OR Complete this form and mail in Mail it to: Hot Notes Tickets c/o Bonnie Gruen 3834 Washburn Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55410   Happy Holidays!

Please consider making a financial gift to the Southwest High School Performing Arts Council as part of your year-end giving. Just visit our website and click on the “donate” button to support all the great performing arts programs at Southwest. Thank you! Order your SWHS auditorium seat plaque  - a perfect holiday gift!     Looking for a special gift to honor your Southwest senior? Want to pay tribute to an amazing teacher? Make a lasting impression with an engraved seat plaque in the Southwest auditorium! Seat plaques are available for a one-time donation of $200, which goes directly to Southwest’s Auditorium Fund. This fund is used to maintain and upgrade the auditorium. Simply go to the website for more information and order form. Or, contact auditoriumseat@gmail.com.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season with family and friends!  And be safe and joyful as the New Year rings in.  The next newsletter will be in January 2017.