North Valley Symphony Orchestra invites the public to attend their first annual gala fundraising event, Saturday, February 11, 2017. The dinner event will be held at Moon Valley Country Club, 151 W. Moon Valley Drive, Phoenix, and includes a silent auction to contribute to operation and growth of NVSO and it’s youth programming. For many of the young musicians in the NVSO Youth Orchestra and NVSO Symphonettes, this is the only way for them to progress, improve and be part of an orchestra since many school music programs are being eliminated or severely cut back.

The event will feature celebrity emcee Caribe Devine, 12 News Anchor and Meteorologist. Caribe is a weeknight meteorologist for First at 4, 12 News at 5pm, Arizona Nightly News, and 12 News at 10pm. The gala program will also include Music Director Kevin Kozacek, giving NVSO history, and current plans and goals for the organization.

Attendees will have a variety of silent auction items to consider, including two round-trip tickets on Southwest Airlines, a violin hand-made especially for the event by Jody Summerford, a variety of restaurant gift cards, an entertainment package by Agave String Quartet, and themed baskets.

Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening by NVSO small ensembles, including Agave String Quartet and NVSO Youth Octet. The Mardi Gras-themed event begins with cocktails at 5:30, giving guests the opportunity to browse the silent auction items until dinner is served. Event tickets are $75 each or two tickets for $125, and include dinner, one entry to the evening raffle prize, and one cocktail. Reservations can be made on-line at northvalleysymphony.org/events-calendar.