NPAC holds annual fundraiser at Cascadia in Bothell

The Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) held its annual fund-raising luncheon Friday at Cascadia Community College's Mobius Hall.

By Reporter Staff • October 28, 2013 2:06 pm
Bothell High School Jazz Choir performs during the annual Northshore Performing Arts Center fundraising luncheon.
Bothell High School Jazz Choir performs during the annual Northshore Performing Arts Center fundraising luncheon.

The Northshore Performing Arts Center (NPAC) held its annual fundraising luncheon Friday at Cascadia Community College’s Mobius Hall.

“Preliminary numbers for spring for the Arts is just under $8,000 gross,” said Kate Lunceford with the NPAC foundation.

Nationally recognized children’s author and Kenmore resident Kirby Larson was the main speaker and connected arts in Northshore schools with social complications far beyond the classroom.

Larson drew upon her experience as both a parent and former Northshore School Director to point out that live theater provides a growing minds with a setting in which to grasp issues and explore solutions, while at the same time, being a witness and participant.

The fundraiser allows NPAC to pay for live theater presented in Northshore elementary schools. Last year the luncheon funded 4000 local shows for grade school students. In addition, NPAC books and presents professional theater in the state-of-the-art theater, located on the Bothell High School campus. Its current season is underway and further information can be learned via the NPAC website.

Additional entertainment was provided by the Bothell High School Jazz Choir, under the direction of Sheryl Erickson. The program was emceed by NPAC president Suzette Hart.

 

 

Chazz Kaskes tells a story during the Northshore Performing Arts Center luncheon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dale Amundsen speaks during the Northshore Performing Arts luncheon.