United Arts Council of Catawba County Launches 23rd Annual Mercedes Gala

Tickets are now on sale for the 23rd Mercedes Gala, conducted annually by the United Arts Council of Catawba County and chaired this year by Karen Rose. The raffle and silent auction event will be held on Monday night, December 7, 2009, at Lake Hickory Country Club in Hickory


At the end of the evening, one ticket holder will be the owner of a 2010 Mercedes-Benz automobile, purchased through the generosity of Hendrick Motors of Hickory.



Doors will open at 5:30 PM for the event, which will feature the specialties of several local restaurants. The evening will also include a silent auction that will include artwork provided by local artists and businesses. The auction and drawing will begin at 6 PM.


Funds raised through the United Arts Council Mercedes Gala go to support the Council and its 56 member organizations through project grants and operating support. Proceeds from the silent auction will be granted to artists through the Council’s Innovative Artist Project Grant.



Tickets, at $100 each, are available through the United Arts Council of Catawba County office at 828/324-4906 or on line at http://www.artscatawba.org/. Each ticket admits two people to the party at which heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages are provided.

Hendrick Motors is located at 1171 Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard in Hickory. The full-service dealership offers sales, service and parts for BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Sales department hours are 9 AM-7 PM weekdays and from 9 AM- 5 PM on Saturdays.