Nuvein Foundation to hold 3rd Annual Gala at The Grace Black Auditorium in El Monte

Sept. 23, 2008 - PRLog -- Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts is holding its 3rd Annual Gala at The Grace Black Auditorium Community Center in El Monte, California on October 4, 2008.  The non-profit foundation raises funds for scholarships benefiting students who aspire for careers in creative fields. Since its formation in 2005, Nuvein has awarded scholarships to students pursuing multimedia, ballet, and filmmaking. The Gala is Nuvein's primary fundraising event.

Additionally, Nuvein also holds community programs to increase awareness of literature and the arts in the San Gabriel Valley. In the past, Nuvein has held such programs in El Monte, Arcadia, and Pasadena. According to Board of Directors nominee, Ms. Roxana Javadi-Kashani, "Nuvein is important because L.A. and Hollywood shouldn't be the only places where creativity and ingenuity in arts and literature are recognized and encouraged."  Ms. Javadi-Kashani resides in Alhambra, California.

Performers scheduled for the Gala include belly dancers Zenouba and Calliope, mariachi singer Norberto Rodriguez, local singer Gina Milligan, the band Kimberly, and Mexika, a group performing the sounds of ancient Mexico.  Also appearing is El Monte's own Tina Flores.

Additionally, the 501st Legion, a group of Stars Wars enthusiasts who make appearances as Stars Wars characters will perform on stage and mingle with guests. Last, but not least, the San Gabriel Valley Cartoonistas, a San Gabriel Valley organization of comic book artists and animators, will provide the pre-show activity with a live art show.

The Grace Black Auditorium is located on 3130 North Tyler Avenue, El Monte, California, 91731.  The gala opens for public and pre-show activity at 6:30 PM.  The performances begin at 7:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM.  Ticket prices including dinner are $30 for single adults, $15 for students, and $70 for a pack of four.

The Nuvein 3rd Annual Gala is supported by Lottman Financial Group, Mid Valley News, Lawrence Equipment, Digital Business Design College, Lumbert Insurance, Villegas Realty, Downtown El Monte Business Association, El Monte Printing, Lamp Post Pizza, American Printing, Lucky Bamboo Store, City of El Monte, Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District, El Monte Parks and Recreation, Golfland, and Skyscraper Brewery.

For more information on the Nuvein Foundation and for purchasing tickets for the 3rd Annual Gala, please call (626) 401-3466. Tickets can also be purchased online at http://www.nuvein.org/tickets.

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Nuvein Foundation is a 501.c.3 non-profit foundation for benefiting literature and the creative arts. Nuvein raises funds for scholarships and community programs to raise awareness of creative arts in local communities.