MAY 10, 2008
The Richard Carpenter Scholarship Contest - If you enjoy American Idol, you’ll love this talent competition awards show spotlighting talented middle school, high school and college student performers from our local communities. The annual Richard Carpenter Scholarship Competition features the area’s best performers in dance, vocal and instrumental categories. All finalists that appear in the competition awards show will receive cash scholarships to assist them in their performing arts endeavors. Help support the arts and your local talented students by attending this outstanding event. The Alliance for the Arts would like to thank and appreciate Charles Schwab for sponsoring this year’s event. Click here to see winners. Click here to see this year’s Program Book.

MAY 22, 2008
Angels Luncheon
The Angels of the Alliance present a luncheon each year which is enjoyed by over 500 guests. The luncheon features shopping at over 50 boutiques, a delectable lunch and of course, the table decorating contests, which highlight the event. Independent professional judges bestow awards in several decor categories. Proceeds from the event support the Alliance for the Arts children and youth programming efforts. Please call (805) 449-2590 for more information.
Click here to see photos from last year's event.

The Angels would like to thank and appreciate the following sponsors who made this year’s luncheon a success:
Epona Farms, Brandes Portraiture, Talbot Design Group, The Tesoro Family, The Bunnin Automotive Group, Nelson Spine Institute, The Oaks Shopping Center, Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, Frank Gari Productions, Brookfield Farms – Elizabeth and Dr. Richard Grossman, Law Offices of Alan M. Horwitz, Patricia and George Jones, Janet and Ray Scherr, Silver Star Automotive Group, Volk Family Trust, Wedgwood of Bloomingdales, Weaver Wines and Pink Cadillac Entertainment.
Click here to see this year's Program Book.

JULY 28, 2008
The 12th Annual 2008 Alliance Shoot-out for the Arts Golf Tournament takes place at the prestigious Sherwood Country Club. This dramatic Jack Nicklaus-designed “Signature” golf course was built on the site used for the original Robin Hood movie, home of the Sherwood Forest, and features a spectacular setting amidst huge 100 year-old oak trees. Golfers meet for a networking breakfast, pre-tournament contests, 18 holes of golf on the Sherwood Country, BBQ lunch, followed by an awards buffet dinner and live auction. Proceeds support the Alliance for the Arts children and youth programming efforts. Click here for reservation form. Please call (805) 449-2590 for more information.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
Season Premiere Gala and AFTA Awards – This gala affair provides an opportunity for the Alliance to celebrate artistic and philanthropic leadership through the presentation of the Alliance for the Arts (AFTA) Awards. It is also the time when we announce and celebrate the new season of performances held in the Countrywide Performing Arts Center.
This year the Alliance for the Arts and the Centennial Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles have been chosen to be the recipients of proceeds for the 2008 Nordstrom Pre-Opening Gala on September 3, 2008.
Click here for information and tickets or call (805) 449-2604.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
The Annual Kids and the Arts Fun Run will be held in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Arts Festival. Proceeds from this event support the Alliance for the Arts Kids and the Arts School Outreach program. The 5K, 10K, and 1 mile Family Run/Walk begin at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., and the award Ceremony is there as well. Lots of fun is had by all the participants and free parking is available at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. For information, call the Alliance office (805) 449-2590. Click here to register online.

OCTOBER 16, 2008
Annual Membership Meeting is held each year for members in good standing. The meeting takes place in the Verizon Founders Room and features a complimentary buffet dinner, the annual state of address from the Chairman of the Board and Executive Director and entertainment. Election of new board members and recognition of outgoing board members takes place too at this special meeting for members of the Alliance. Please call (805) 449-2590 for more information.

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