The Preview Party for the opening of the inaugural Exhibit Columbus, originally scheduled for the grounds of the Cummins Corporate Office Building, has changed it’s location to the Mill Race Park Amphitheater. The party is set for the evening of Friday, Aug 25th. The Indiana University School of Art, Architecture, and Design is the presenting sponsor.
Organizers say the Preview Party of Exhibit Columbus’ inaugural exhibition opening is an evening of cocktails, food, and entertainment in celebration of architecture, design, and community. They note that the party will be an occasion to meet and honor the five J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize winners, other designers whose work is being presented in the 2017 exhibition, as well as those who have helped make this exhibition possible.
The schedule is as follows:
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: VIP/Patron Reception;
6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Preview Party Reception and Dinner catered by Kahn’s Fine Catering of Indianapolis;
Organizers have also announced entertainment for the evening. The band “Salaam” will be playing during the cocktail/social hour. Organizers say that Salaam performs an “expansive mix of traditional and original Middle Eastern music.” The group has performed throughout the US, recorded seven albums, and have been interviewed and featured on NPR’s All Things Considered.
“Busman’s Holiday” has been announced as the Dinner/Dancing Entertainment. Organizers say that this group is fronted by brothers Lewis and Addison Rogers are brothers. The pop-music duo will be joined by their full band for this event.
Organizers say that you still have time to take part in this event.
Preview Party Tickets are $150 each and includes the cocktail reception, dinner and evening entertainment;
VIP Tickets are $250 and entitle you to arrive at 5 p.m. for a more intimate conversation with Exhibit Columbus participants and supporters;
Table Sponsorship are $1,500 and guarantees seating with your party of 10;
VIP and Table Sponsorship are $2,500 and entitle you to arrive at 5 p.m. for more intimate surroundings.
You can get reservations online at exhibitcolumbus.org.