Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s Annual Party at The Palace to Enchant Guests with a Masquerade-themed Gala
Each year, The Palace Theatre is transformed for a night of great food, live performances and festive fun at Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s Party at The Palace. This year, the themed Masquerade Party at The Palace on Saturday, February 29, 2020, will transport guests to masked celebrations from around the world.
“Party at The Palace is a fantastic evening to celebrate and support the arts while enjoying amazing food, music and company in the beautiful Palace Theatre,” remarked Peg Colosimo, Chair of Party at The Palace since 2005. “The committee and staff work hard each year to ensure that guests experience a night to remember.”
Beginning at 6:30 PM, VIP guests will attend a Masquerade Ball on The Palace Theatre stage where they will indulge in hors d'oeuvres from Elegant Catering and sip on champagne while EBT Jazz plays perched above in the loge section of the theatre.
At 7:45 PM, the Stage Right Sensations kick-off the Main Event with a performance on the grand staircase. Immediately following, guests can move about the theatre and celebrate the New Orleans tradition of Mardi Gras with music by Pittsburgh crowd favorite Walkin’ Rosie in Megan's Suite, revel in the glittering festivity of Venetian Carnivale in the Mezzanine or encounter the elegant charm of a French Tea Room in Upper Megan's Suite while Kayla Ostaffe fills the air with elegant harp sounds. The popular Whiskey and Cigar Tent also returns to the S&T Bank Courtyard with a selection of Wigle Whiskey spirits poured by one of their own distillery experts and complimentary cigars from Nelson Loguasto’s Cigars.
A sampling of enticing bites from local restaurateurs awaits each guest. From delicate chocolates to savory spreads, local Westmoreland County eateries will showcase their culinary creations throughout the evening. Participating food vendors include Caffe Barista, DeLallo Italian Marketplace, DeNunzio's Italian Restaurant, Gigi’s Signature Bakery, J.Corks, Le Jardin Gourmet Chocolates, Major Stokes, Rizzo's Malabar Inn, SunDawg Café, and Westmoreland Country Club.
As one of the largest events of the year for Westmoreland Cultural Trust, Party at The Palace is a celebration with a cause. All proceeds benefit WCT’s continued efforts to grow and enhance the arts in Westmoreland County. “We are so grateful for the support of our community and their continued belief in what we do here at the Trust,” says April Kopas, CEO of Westmoreland Cultural Trust. “We are also thankful for our wonderful volunteers who make this event so special.”
Party at The Palace event tickets can be purchased online at www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org or thepalacetheatre.org. Tickets are also available at The Palace Theatre Box Office or by calling 724-836-8000. Tickets for the VIP Party and Main Event are $125 for Westmoreland Cultural Trust Members and $150 for Non-Members. Main Event only tickets are $75 for Trust Members and $85 for Non-Members.
Lead Sponsors:Elegant Catering
Excela Health
FirstEnergy Foundation
J.Corks / The Headkeeper
McDowell Associates Insurance
PNC
S&T Bank
Smail Auto Group
Somerset Trust Company
Tribune-Review
Wabtec Corporation
Event Sponsors:Artisan Plastic Surgery
Avolio Law Group
Bulava & Associates Insurance
Caliber Contracting
Fotorecord Print Center
Hampton by Hilton, Greensburg
Hefren-Tillotson Inc
Integrity Retirement Solutions LLC
Mobile Concepts
PWA Wealth Management
Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
Sendell Motors
Event Supporters:Design 3 Architecture
Dollar Bank
The John Noble Family
Major Stokes
Nelson Loguasto Cigars
Seton Hill University
Wellness on the Point
Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce
Wilson Group
Photo: 2019 VIP party guests enjoy music, food and champagne on the time-honored Palace stage.
