UTAH SYMPHONY GUILD PRESENTS ANNUAL “HEARTSTRINGS” FUNDRAISER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2012

Media Contacts:

Don Hales, (801) 485-2969

UTAH SYMPHONY GUILD PRESENTS ANNUAL “HEARTSTRINGS” FUNDRAISER

SALT LAKE CITY – Friends of the Utah Symphony are invited to attend the Utah Symphony Guild’s annual “Heartstrings” fundraiser dinner, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hilton Salt Lake City Center (255 South West Temple).

Proceeds collected at the fundraiser will support the Utah Symphony.

Attendees will enjoy dinner and dancing set to the music of Utah Symphony Principal Clarinetist Tad Calcara and the New Deal Swing Band, with additional entertainment provided by the Utah Valley University Ballroom Dancers.

“With Valentine’s Day coming up, this is a wonderful opportunity to have a fantastic evening out with a loved one while supporting our marvelous Utah Symphony,” said Don Hales, Development Vice President for the Utah Symphony Guild. “This evening of wonderful dining, dancing and entertainment is one not to be missed.”

The event will also feature a silent auction for various items on display as well as a raffle drawing for a luxury cruise valued at $15,000. A donation of $100 will receive one drawing ticket, and a donation of $500 will receive six drawing tickets at the event. Total number of donation tickets are limited to 200.

Cost per person for the event is $90. Reservations can be secured by contacting Don Hales at (801) 485-2969, or Heather Benson at (801) 554-3071.

About the Utah Symphony Guild:

The Utah Symphony Guild is a volunteer organization comprised of men and women who enthusiastically support the operation of the Utah Symphony financially, socially and educationally. Thousands of hours of work go into the guild's activities and fundraising events, all of which are managed and staffed by volunteers.

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