The ArtsCenter's 2023 Imagine More Gala
Join us on April 15th at 6pm at The Haw River Ballroom for an evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks and exciting auctions. The evening will raise funds and awareness, as we celebrate the important work we do, bringing transformative arts experiences to all in our community.
Got questions? Please contact Wendy Smith 984-500-4523 / [email protected]
Parking & Directions
The Haw River Ballroom is located 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd, Saxapahaw, NC 27340. Directions
From Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Drive west on highway 54 ten miles from the stop light at Carrboro Plaza. Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd at the green sign and arrow pointing left to Saxapahaw. The Haw River Ballroom is 3.5 miles ahead.
From Hillsborough
Take Orange Grove Rd, which intersections Hwy 70-A/South Churton St a little south of the Eno River, to Hwy 54, where there is a stop sign. This is about 14 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 54. Turn left onto Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd at the green sign and arrow pointing left to Saxapahaw. The Haw River Ballroom is 3.5 miles ahead.
From Pittsboro
Take Hwy 87 North. Go through the blinking light at Eli Whitney; 2 miles farther, turn right at the white historic marker announcing Saxapahaw onto Church Rd. The Ballroom is on the right after you cross the Haw River on the Buddy Collins Memorial Bridge.
Parking
Please be aware that our entrance is down the hill past the Saxapahaw General Store and the Butchery, right next to Haw River Farmhouse Ales. For handicap parking, please be aware that there are only a few of those spots right outside of the Saxapahaw General Store. The main parking meadow of the past is now the new Hawbridge Upper School. Parking is available in the lot outside the school. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE ROAD or in people's yards or driveways or blocking residential gates.
If you are planning on finding other transportation, such as Uber, Lyft, etc, please be aware that cell service in Saxapahaw can be challenging sometimes.
We have compiled a list of reliable and professional transportation companies that service the Saxapahaw area:
- Lonnie Parker - (919) 720-3474 - www.dadvans.com - call or text to book ahead
- Super Ride - (919) 923-0657 - call to book ahead
- Carolina Sedan Service - [email protected] - www.carolinasedan.com - email to book ahead
- A Formal Affair - (919) 942-5332 - www.afalimo.com - call to book ahead
- Townie Chauffeur and Shuttle LLC - www.townietransport.com - visit website to book ahead
Schedule of Events
Reception
- Happy hour with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
- Music by The Tony Galiani Quartet
- Silent Auction (ends at 8 PM)
Welcome statement from Johanna Foster, Board Chair
Dinner provided by the General Store
Giving Opportunities
- Live Auction
- Fund-a-Program
- Heads and Tails
- Dessert Dash
Final toast and announcements
Close and purchase auction items
Dancing begins
Available for Purchase
Preview Auction Items
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