Five years ago, U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy came up with a novel idea that seems to have caught fire. As a fund-raiser for the Washington Community Arts and Culture Center's free programming for children, the Upper St. Clair Republican proposed putting local political, business and civic leaders in front of an audience and letting them perform.
The concept will get another airing at 7 p.m. Saturday when celebrity/performers take to the stage at the George Washington Hotel in Washington.
This song and dance idea, aptly called Celebrity Performing Arts Night, started out the first year with between 45 and 50 attendees who filed into the limited confines of the Wash Arts Center in Washington.
"The second year, we packed the Wash Arts space with people, so we subsequently moved to an even larger venue in year three -- the ballroom at the George Washington Hotel," said Sandee Umbach, Wash Arts executive director and founder. "By year four, it was standing room only."
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"Casino Caper," is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at the George Washington Hotel ballroom, 60 S. Main St., Washington. During intermission, complimentary bistro food and cafe fare will be served and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are $50. Phone 724-222-1475.
