As you know, the Perpich Center for Arts Education has been managing the Crosswinds Arts & Science School this year. All signs are pointing to success at the legislature over the next few weeks, so Perpich and Crosswinds may have a bright future. With this in mind, you may want to know about this upcoming event at Perpich.

Just 12 days left for you and your family to reserve your place at the Saturday May 3 “An Afternoon in Italy – Spaghetti Dinner and Art Fair!” The event, hosted by Perpich Foundation and Perpich Center for Arts Education, takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (traditional and vegetarian spaghetti meal served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) at Perpich Center. Registration and ticket purchases should be made soon at perpich.org, either by credit card or by mailing in the registration form and a check.

We are receiving new raffle and auction items for the event every day. In addition to a “Be a Director for a Day in Hollywood” package, we have received an introductory course in conversational Italian, admission tickets and invitation for two to a final party at a major Colorado film festival, tickets for four to both Twins and a Saints baseball games, a family visit and workshop at the Minnesota Center for the Book Arts in Minneapolis, tickets to the Old Log Theater and the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, jewelry designed by Perpich alum Karin Jacobson, a package of services at a local spa, autographed t-shirts and CDs from Perpich alum Har Mar Superstar, Italian gift baskets, family film night packages, tickets to the Matisse show at Minneapolis Institute of Arts, coupons for free oil changes for your car, numerous gift certificates for gelato and ice cream treats, a gift certificate from Pizzeria Lola (owned by Perpich Arts High alum Kim Lee), and much, much more.

We hope you and your family can join the fun on May 3! All proceeds from the event will be used to support arts education!