FUN(d) HOME The 2019 Wilbury Group Gala

FUN(d) HOME
THE 2019 WILBURY GROUP GALA

Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm
(6:00pm VIP reception)

at The Wilbury Theatre Group
40 Sonoma Court, Providence

Sponsored by David and Ellen Galkin, on behalf of the Ira S. and Anna Galkin Charitable Trust, FUN(d) HOME The 2019 Wilbury Group Gala honored stage and film Actor Richard Donelly with the 5th Annual Kerry Callery Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts, and introduced the Arthur Richter Spirit of Giving Award to the man himself, Arthur Richter.

Performances by Wilbury Group Artists, along with The Nick Sanfilippo Trio, Micah Jackson, the Rhode Island Ukulele Armada, Project 401 breakdancers, and sneak peeks at our upcoming productions CVK (Clever and Vainglorious Kings), and the Tony Award Winning musical, Fun Home.

Photos from the event by Erin X. Smithers.

About
FUN(d) HOME

At 6:00pm, the gala will begin with an exclusive sponsor and VIP cocktail reception. Ushered into the theater by members of the Rhode Island Ukulele Armada, VIP guests will enjoy performances from Wilbury artists, and a sneak peek at The Wilbury Group's upcoming production of Fun Home while enjoying drinks at an open bar, alluring eats from Fire Works Catering, and a complimentary raw bar. During the VIP reception, the inaugural Arthur Richter Spirit of Giving Award will be presented to Arthur Richter in recognition for his unparalleled support for the performing arts in Rhode Island over the years.

For main event beginning at 7:30pm, The Nick Sanfilippo Trio starts the party by with their live funk and hip-hop stylings before turning the mic over to Providence DJ duo and local legends Micah Jackson (a.k.a Micah Salkind and Jackson Morley) for their PB & Jams mashup of soul, house, and all-around awesomeness with friends from the Project 401 breakdancing crew. Guests enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, while desserts by local purveyors sweeten the deal. At 9:30pm, we present the 5th annual Kerry Callery Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts to local film and theater actor Richard Donelly in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the arts.

Host Committee
Gene Spector, Milly Massey, James Tackach, Tom Roberts, Seth Finkle, Avishek Ganguly, Jo-án Peralta, Daniel Procaccini, Josh Short, Kathy Takayama, Christine Treglia, Joseph Zappala

Honorary Committee
Darcie Dennigan, Shannon Hartman, Daraja Hinds, Jeff Hodge, Brien Lang, Sarah Leach, Keri King, Matt Requintina, Andy Russ, Monica Shinn, Phoenyx Williams