Touchdown for the Arts

Get Ready for the Annual TUAC Solstice

"Touchdown for the Arts"

Would you like tickets to a Georgia football game or to see the Atlanta Falcons? Want to spend 3 nights at St. Simons or a weekend getaway at a Beautiful Cabin on the Flint? How about a Murder Mystery Dinner for eight?

All you have to do is be the high bidder for these or any of several other items which will be auctioned at the 21st Annual Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Solstice.

This years theme is "Touchdown for the Arts" and will take place on Saturday, September 17, at Phoenix Rising (located at The Old Rock School - next to Bickley's Lake). Come dressed in your favorite team attire! The Kick Off will be at 6:00 pm with the opening of the silent auction, followed by the Tailgating Buffet at 6:45 pm and a live auction at 7:30 pm.

"This is our only fundraiser of the year," said Carmen Ellerbee, executive director of TUAC. "It accounts for about 12 percent of our funding and is very important to us," she said.

The money raised goes toward TUAC's community performances and Childrens' Arts Programs.

“We will have many items in the auction," Ellerbee said, "including some that will go from $10 and up. There will be something for everyone."

In addition to the items already mentioned above, auctioneer Kenny Coggins will be seeking bids on a variety of planters, season tickets to the Macon Symphony, Teeth Whitening, artworks by several well-known local artists, dinner at Oscars Steak and Seafood restaurant, Day Spa services, gift certificates from several local businesses, a flat screen TV, health club use, UGA Birdhouse, tickets to Dollywood, Junior Golf Clubs, 1 hour massage, free car wash for a year and much, much more!

This event is FREE to TUAC members but non-members are welcome to attend. Cost for non-members is $15 individuals and $25 couples (the entrance fee will go toward your yearly membership into TUAC). Reservations must be made by Wednesday, September 14th by calling 706-647-1605 or by visiting the TUAC gallery at 118 South Church Street (next to the Ritz Theatre).

Mrs. Ellerbee and the TUAC Board wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals for their generous donations to this years Solstice.