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Vol. 22, No. 19
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May 11, 2022
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CABARET ON HOLIDAY PLT ’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ART IS BACK FOR 2022
by Morgan Cole
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by putting it directly in front of you,” PLT Executive Director, Sid Williams-Heath explained. “Aerialists, singers, dancers, drag performers, live musicians, sketch artists, DJs as well as elaborate costuming and innovative tech—it’s all there in one place with an air of mystique that only a theatre can pull off.” PLT has off icially while stuck at home, we’ve all missed out on named the New Year’s a holiday party during Eve-themed party room COVID,” presenting “Dave Clark’s New Year’s sponsor, Susan Clark Rockin’ Eve” in honor of Waters of Pure Pilates a major gift made to the said. “PLT is bring- theatre from long-time ing every one of those supporters and patrons, holiday parties you’ve Dave and Cynthia Clark, missed since 2019 and to rename the Pensacfusing it all into one ola Cultural Center. The night that you won’t newly-named Clark Family Cultural Center, forget.” For this party with owned and operated a purpose, the theatre by PLT, is giving this and surrounding blocks special New Year’s Evewill be transformed themed nod to the family to feature an array of in gratitude not only festivities centered for their generous $1 around a mashup of million gift for the buildholiday themes, which ing restoration, but also takes patrons through as a special thanks for f ive open-bar venues their years of commitwithin and around ment to Cabaret and for T h e C l a r k Fa m i ly helping the theatre to be able to execute the the Cultural Center. “For one night, we fundraiser each year. “We have a million celebrate every art form
fter a mandated two-year holiday from its annual Cabaret soiree, PLT’s upscale evening of black ties, luxurious gowns and avant-garde performances is set to make up for lost time at this year’s Cabaret on Holiday, set for May 14 at The Clark Family Cultural Center at 400 South Jefferson St. in downtown Pensacola.
At this year’s holidaythemed extravaganza, guests will celebrate a mashup of iconic calendar rituals like New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, Mardi Gras and more— all wrapped up into one evening of celebration. C a b a r e t i s P LT ’s signature fundraising event. Each year, the Cabaret boasts a revolving theme and transforms the theatre and surrounding block into an indoor and outdoor entertainment complex, perfectly fusing local talent and celebration to showcase art as the life of the party. “Whether spending Valentine’s Day in isolation or watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve
reasons to love Cynthia and Dave Clark—and after planning the party for years, it’s a delight to raise a glass (on the hour, every hour) to toast the Clark family when the ball drops,” WilliamsScan the Heath said. “The QR code Community has shown below for their compassion and tickets and flexibility for us after information. canceling the event for the last two years, and we are delighted to celebrate with art-lovers again on May 14.” Tickets for this allinclusive evening of art are $150 per-person and include access to f ive open-bar venues, live music, exclusive performances, classic cuisine and an array of other cal experiences to chillocal talent. Event spon- dren and adults through sors will have access to performances, volunan exclusive sponsor- teer opportunities and only VIP area featuring educational outreach an upscale bar and gour- programs in our commumet provisions, along nity. with a separate VIP Fo r t i c k e t s a n d entrance area to avoid complete event details, having to wait in line. visit pensacolalittle“It’s different, it’s artis- theatre.com/cabaret. tic, it’s sexy; it’s a one- For more information of-a-kind experience.” on event sponsorship Susan Clark Waters said. opportunities, contact Prof its from this Sid Williams-Heath at annual fundraiser allow executive@pensacolalitPLT to continue to tletheatre.com. • deliver diverse theatri-
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