Center Place Patron Party Showcases Silent Auction Reflective of Great Business Support

The 27th Annual Patron Party, this year known as “Arti Gras,” with a Mardis Gras theme, is set to kick off with one of the best silent auctions in town, as evidenced by this Brandon Patch photo gallery, taken before the start of the April 9 event.

Indeed, every year the Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association fundraiser and awards ceremony features a silent auction that is second to none in Greater Brandon.

Also on tap, catering by Spotlights, a live auction and the announcement of this year’s Patricia B. Odiorne Scholarship Award recipient and the naming of this year’s S.L. “Spuds” Clements Award honoree, given to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions in funds or other resources to Center Place.

“This year’s silent auction features more than 300 wonderful items to choose from, with something for everyone,” said Dawn Galia, the center’s executive director. “Brandon residents and businesses really stepped up to the plate to support Center Place and the arts this year, despite the tough economy.”

This year’s silent auction was headed by Christine Kazor.

The arts gala gets underway at 7 p.m. April 9 at The Regent at Winthrop, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview.

  shares space with the in the Sandy Rodriguez Center, at 619 Vonderburg Drive in Brandon.