The Friends of the Lied Center are proud to announce their 12th Biennial “Emerald Nights” Gala to be held on Saturday, February 8. This stately event features dinner, dancing and a silent auction starting with cocktails at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM on the Lied Center’s Main Stage. Fundraising efforts for the Lied Center include a silent auction and raffle of various donated items including a trip for two to Monterey, CA, a stunning pendant necklace from Borsheims, and a 40” flat screen television from Schaefer’s. Raffle tickets for the event are currently on sale for $10 and can be purchased from Friends of Lied board members or at the event. The silent auction will feature various items and experiences including jewelry designed by Kerri Kliewer, a catered dinner from Tastefully Yours, a suite at the Grande Manse in Downtown Lincoln, and VIP accommodations for an entire evening including a limousine ride, dinner, wine, and tickets to a Lied Center performance for six.  The proceeds of this event will benefit Lied Center Programming, Educational Outreach and underserved Nebraska populations.   Reservations can be made at the Lied Administrative Office or by phone at (402) 472-4704 until January 20th. For more detailed information about The Friends of the Lied Center or to give a tax deductible gift, contact Donna Seefeld at (402) 472-4704 or dseefeld1@unl.edu.

The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility. For more information about the Lied Center for Performing Arts, visit www.liedcenter.org.