First Annual Glass Ball

Monday, October 19, 2009 - Glass Ball Press Release party hosted by Mayor Sam Adams.

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Here's the info from PYDC:

Special thanks to Mayor Sam Adams' office for hosting the press release party for the First Annual Glass Ball to be held on November 14th.

Prior to this exciting fund raising event to support arts education and job training for Portland youth, several of the orbs will be displayed at City Hall preceding the event so please feel free to stop by and check them out.

It can be as simple as learning a guitar chord, earning the first paycheck, or a connection with a great teacher - the folks who run Portland Youth Development Coalition (PYDC) know there are countless ways to help Portland's youth thrive.

That's why the organizations that form PYDC have come together to collaborate on the PYDC Glass Ball Gala, a fundraising event that promises to lift hundreds of Portland's youth into new opportunities that build confidence, job skills and grow their creativity.

Portland Youth Development Coalition is the collaborative effort of Artful Education, Artist Mentorship Program (AMP), and Urban Opportunities (UO) to "Put Portland's Youth First".

Check us out!

Our fundraising endeavor kicks off on the September 22nd at 11am at the City Hall Atrium!

15 local artists have each created a one of a kind piece of art - each on a glass orb, 14î in diameter, blown by Portland artists Andy Pyko.

Each orb will be displayed throughout the months of September and October locally and auctioned off in November at the Glass Ball Gala. We will have all orbs on display at City Hall and we'll be joined by many of the collaborating artists, youth and members of the PYDC.

The Event:

Bid for your favorite glass orb at the Glass Ball Gala on November 14, 7pm 'til late at the Bison Building located in NE Portland. Tickets $40.

It will be a dress up affair: a great date for a great cause. Just in time for your favorite holiday purchases, the gala event of the season will feature:

Musical performances by the Last Regiment Marching Band, members of the Dandy

Warhols, Viva Voce, as well as Aerial Acrobats from AWOL!

Open bar provided by Amnesia Brewing, from local wineries and local catering by Birdie Yum Yum!

The PYDC Glass Balls Auction emceed by Tres Shannon of Voodoo Donuts

Scads of other goodies through silent auction

Find your glass slippers and your checkbook ladies and gents, this is a night to remember.