Saddle up for some rootin’, tootin’ fun at Savory September: Wild, Wild West from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, at Piedmont Arts.
This Wild West-themed fundraiser for Piedmont Arts will feature themed dishes and custom cocktails prepared by a stable of local chefs, including:
Anne Compson, Mary Compson, Brad Johnson and Janet Lewis
Blanche and Tom Mahoney, Ester and Buz Schilbe and Barb and Guy Stanley
Holly Burton and Tyler Lacy
Kat and Dave Kitzmiller of Be Wiched
Lori and Burr Fox and Julia and Blake Shumate
Ouss Sahhar and Kerry Smith
Page Beeler, Cindy Edgerton and Beth Sibbick
Rachel and Shannon Cox and Donna and Jimmy McGarry
Susan Critz, Judy Dashoff and Marty Gardner
TAD Tavern
Guests can kick up their boot heels to live music by country and western artist Matt Boswell. Boswell is from Southern Virginia, where he grew up playing bluegrass and traditional country. He is an accomplished singer-songwriter and has shared the stage with artists such as Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Montgomery Gentry, Dwight Yoakam and Terri Clark. His latest release, “The Way I Am,” connects traditional and contemporary country music and features everything from heartfelt ballads to barn-burning country anthems.
The event also offers guests the chance to test their grit with Wild West-themed games and a 50/50 raffle. The winner of the raffle will split the pot with Piedmont Arts. Raffle tickets are $20 each or $100 for six. They can be purchased in advance at Piedmont Arts and online at PiedmontArts.org. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
Suggested attire for the event is “Western flair,” and guests are encouraged to incorporate denim, fringe, rhinestones and, of course, cowboy boots and hats into their outfits.
Admission tickets are $50 per person and include food and drinks. Tickets are on sale now at Piedmont Arts and PiedmontArts.org.
This event is sponsored by Diversified Trust, VisitMartinsville, Alliance Bee, Ameristaff, Bassett Office Supply, Children First Pediatrics of Virginia, P.C., Martinsville Eyecare, Sandy River Equestrian Center, Collinsville Printing Co. and Draper Flowers & Gifts.
Savory September is an annual fall fundraiser that supports Piedmont Arts exhibits and programs in Martinsville-Henry County. For more information on Piedmont Arts, visit PiedmontArts.org.
