Here’s the news from the Eugene Concert Choir about evening of musical entertainment and silent auction fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 29:

When: 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29

Where: Venue 252, 252 Lawrence St., Eugene or online at eugeneconcertchoir.org

Details:

(The silent auction portion of this fundraiser is already underway online at eugeneconcertchoir.org/gala-2021/. See the instructions below to learn how to sign up and place bids.)

Join Diane Retallack, artistic director of the EugeneConcert Choir and master of ceremonies Bill Hulings for an evening filled with live musical entertainment by the Eugene Concert Choir and Eugene Vocal Arts ensembles and the Gus Russel Trio, with live performances by local guest artists Bill Hulings and Siri Vik.

We will take a look back at the highlights from our recently completed season and share valuable information on what is to come this year. Help us to raise essential funds required to produce an exciting and artistic 47th concert season.

Enjoy a social hour with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, then dinner from Market of Choice, including Charred Artichoke Parmesan Salad and a served dinner buffet of Roasted Beef Tenderloin Shallot Demi Glace, Butter Herb Poached Shrimp, Ratatouille Set Portobello Mushroom or Roasted Root Vegetables with Baby Marble Potatoes.

Bid on extravagant auction packages that resemble life here in Eugene, and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win big on one of these three incredible prizes:

• Heceta Head Bed & Breakfast Stay
• “Best of Eugene” Gift Basket
• Medify Air Purifier (White) MA-40 V2.0

Note: Please adhere to current guidelines to make sure this event is safe for everyone. Please provide your proof of vaccination or a negative Covid PCR test within 48 hours of the event. We are greatly looking forward to a wonderful evening — with you!

How to participate online in the silent auction:

  • Pre-register for the Online Silent Auction
  • Click on “Register to Bid” below to navigate to our Online Silent Auction Page
  • Click on “Get Started” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
  • For new users, click on “Create Account.”
  • If this is not your first online auction using the Greater Giving Software, or if you participated in last year’s Virtual Gala Online Silent Auction, enter your log-in credentials from that event.
  • CONFIRM YOU EMAIL ADDRESS:
You will receive an automated email from Greater Giving. Check your spam folder if nothing nothing appears.
  • Follow the instructions in the email to verify your account registration.
  • Now enter you credit card information. A credit card is required for self-registration for online bidding.
  • If you are going to attend the Gala in-person and prefer a different payment method, please contact the Eugene Concert Choir office.
  • Once your account is registered, you are all set to begin bidding, starting on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.