PONCHO newsletter

April 2007

The Latin-inspired 45th Annual PONCHO Gala is happening on April 21 at The Westin Seattle. With the new Live Auction format featuring just 50 exceptional items there will be plenty of time to enjoy sizzling Latin performances and end your night with the sultry Afterglow celebration and dance featuring the renowned six-piece Latin ensemble Tumbao.

Click here to preview some of the amazing items available auction night.

Click on the following links to browse all the sections of the auction catalog filled with unique items and experiences: Live Auction; Hot! Hot! Hot! Auction; Silent A; Silent B; Bid-O-Gram.

To purchase your tickets click here or contact Inna Shmelyova at the PONCHO office at 206-623-6233, ext. 203 or inna@poncho.org. To heat up your Gala experience even more, The Westin Seattle is offering PONCHO patrons a special weekend package and room rate. To make your reservation, please call 206-728-1000 or click here.

Volunteer opportunites for the Gala Auction are also available. Registration is easy online.

For the past seven years The Production Network has created the look and feel of the PONCHO Gala, bringing to life the exciting and imaginative themes dreamed up by Gala planners. And this year is no exception. Under the creative eye of the Gala chair Naomi Ruiz, TPN will transform The Westin Seattle into a place where the sultry sights and rhythmic sounds of a Latin night will mix with a passion for art and beauty. Set your imagination aflame as we celebrate and support the arts!

PONCHO has a perfect partnership with The Production Network – both organizations take their inspiration from their passion for the arts. TPN founders John Vadino and Richard Moore have extensive backgrounds in the performing arts bringing a theatrical flair to audience experiences. TPN’s staff of 87 professionals, design and manage events, exhibits, and permanent environments locally and around the world.

This year, TPN will yet again wow PONCHO patrons with their original designs inspired by Latin culture. So come and see for yourself what a group of talented and inspired artists can do!

The PONCHO Gala has long been known for being the best party in Seattle. Our thanks go to The Production Network for sharing their production and technical expertise each year. Their generous support of PONCHO and our local arts community keeps the imagination alive.