The Arts Celebrate a Tapestry of Giving

For Immediate Release

Contact: Debra M. Jacobs, President and CEO

PH: 941-957-0442

E: djacobs@selbyfdn.org

Everyone is invited to become part of the William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration through The Arts Celebrate a Tapestry of Giving.

Whether the eloquence of an orchestra, the lilt of a poem or the grace of dance - the arts awakens our passion for living. And a life can only be vibrant and full through sharing and giving. Join those who understand the joy of heartfelt emotion and life as The Arts Celebrate a Tapestry of Giving.

The community is invited to attend one of two performances by the local arts community at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at either 2:00 pm or 7:30 pm.
Tickets will be distributed on Saturday, June 4, 2005, [limit two per person] from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Van Wezel.
Donations of non-perishable food products will be accepted in exchange for each ticket. Preferred foods – jelly, peanut butter, canned fruit, beef stew, ravioli.
The food will be donated to All Faiths Food Bank.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida will assist with ticket distribution and food collection.
NOTE: If you are unable to attend the ticket distribution day on June 4th, tickets may be obtained by sending a request prior to June 4, 2005 to -
        Arts Celebration Tickets
        William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation
        1800 Second Street, Suite 750
        Sarasota, FL 34236
Please indicate which show, 2:00 pm or 7:30 pm and include a check, with a donation of your choice, made payable to the All Faiths Food Bank. Also please include a self-addressed envelope. Requests made after June 4th will depend on ticket availability.

Kate Alexander, Associate Director of Florida Studio Theatre is directing the performances that will include the Florida West Coast Symphony, Asolo Theatre, Circus Sarasota, The Players Kids, Sarasota Youth Opera, and FST Theatre School.

All Faiths Food Bank distributes 250,000 pounds of food each month to partner agencies. One million pounds of food was distributed to neighbors in DeSoto and Charlotte Counties, impacted by the three hurricanes of 2004. After school programs daily feed 850 low income children.

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida serves 9,700 registered girls and over 3,200 registered adult volunteers. Girls, ages 5 through 17, from the Skyway Bridge to the Everglades are helped to grow strong in mind, body, and character.

Contact information, photos and logos are available on the Foundation website www.selbyfdn.org then click on 50^th anniversary and then click on Arts Celebration.

William G. and Marie Selby Foundation

1800 Second Street #750

Sarasota, Florida 34236

T: 941-957-0442

F: 941-957-3135

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