“The Show Must Go On” Digital Conversion Fundraiser at the Academy Theater

posted by Michael Zoldessy on October 22, 2013 at 7:45 am

PORTLAND, OR — ‘The Show Must Go On’ at the historic Academy Theater

• Montavilla landmark will roll out the red carpet to raise funds for digital projection upgrades –

WHAT: Attention all hip chicks and cool cats: The Academy Theater’s indiegogo campaign may just have ended, but the show (and the fundraising) must go on! So muster up some mid-century mojo and travel back in time to the Swinging ‘60s! Sample some of Portland’s finest food and drink while enjoying live theater, local fashion, and the Rat-Pack-tastic musical stylings of Portland’s own Tony Starlight! And if you play your cards right, luck may be your lady at our silent auction and raffle!

Mid-century attire is encouraged, but not required.

The Show Must Go On! is a celebration of food, drink, fashion, theater and retro fun benefitting the Academy Theater. All proceeds will help finance our conversion from film to digital projectors.

WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2013. Doors open at 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Academy Theater, 7818 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97215

COST: Tickets are $55 and may be purchased through the Academy Theater web site and box office.

DETAILS: This event would not be possible without the generous support of the following businesses and performers:

Food graciously provided by: Bipartisan Café, Cheese Bar, Country Cat, Flying Pie Pizzeria, Miyamoto, Pastrygirl, Redwood, Roscoe’s, Staccato Gelato, The Observatory, Thatcher’s and Ya Hala

Beer and wine courtesy of: Beer Bunker, Small Vineyards and Vintage, with signature Silver Screen cocktails provided by Barcardi’s own Nathan Gerdes

Music and entertainment by: Tony Starlight and Post Five Theater

Fashions presented by: Ambrosia, Branch & Birdie, Maven , R.A.W. and Union Rose

Costume Design by: ART

Photography by: Russell Young

MORE INFO: Visit the Academy Theater website.

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