Take flight with AMSET at “Come Fly With Us” 25th Anniversary Silver Gala on Sept. 7
BEAUMONT, Texas — Join the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) for its 25th silver anniversary celebration, Come Fly With Us, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7. This monumental evening will take off with cocktails and soar into a seated dinner and dance featuring live musical entertainment. AMSET also has many spectacular surprises in store for guests.
Come aboard AMSET Flight 9712 as we honor celebrated Texas artist and AMSET supporter, Paul Manes. Enjoy an elite class dinner with assorted libations, a silent auction, music, dancing and a Mile High Flight Deck lounge with First-Class amenities. The black-tie event will feature fine dining, entertainment, surprises and much more, so join AMSET for the greatest party of the year.
Gala Co-chairs Michele and J. Mitchell Smith were inspired to plan this year’s gala with the theme of Come Fly With Us to pay homage to Manes’ extraordinary artistry which often features a common theme of aviation and aircraft. The evening will give patrons the rare occasion to dine in the AMSET galleries amidst a creative genius.
“We are so proud to honor Paul Manes at this year’s gala,” said Michele Smith. “He is such an important part of our community, and this is a great opportunity to bring people together to recognize his accomplishments as we celebrate this major milestone in AMSET’s history.”
Take-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner prepared by Two Magnolias Café and served in the museum galleries. Following dinner, passengers are invited to dance the night away, and enjoy the night’s musical selections.
A silent auction featuring artwork by local artists and other tempting items will complete this momentous occasion.
AMSET’S 25th anniversary silver gala, Come Fly With Us, is right around the corner, so be sure to mark your calendars for this vibrant affair!
Reservations are $200 per person for Individual Frequent Flyers reserved seating, $1,600 for a Flying Aces table for reserved seating for eight, $5,000 for a Thunderbirds table for Business Class reserved seating for eight, or $10,000 for a Blue Angels table for First Class reserved seating for eight.
Dress is black tie, or come dressed in your favorite flight attire. Seating is limited; to book your flight, visit www.amset.org or call (409) 832-3432. Proceeds will support AMSET’s exhibition and education programs.
Through unique collections, exhibitions, public programs and outreach in the visual arts, the mission of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas is to provide education, inspiration and creative vision throughout Southeast Texas.