Release Date: August 25, 2008
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What:
First Annual Flourish Luncheon and
Flourish Awards Presentation
When:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Awards presented at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Where:
The Cobb Galleria Centre, Ballroom E
Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta
Who:
Award Recipients:
Richard Garner, Artistic Director, Georgia Shakespeare, Atlanta
Jayne Hebert, Art Teacher, Addison Elementary School, Marietta
Bob and Elaine Feldberg, Community Leaders, Smyrna
Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Marietta
Why:
The First Annual Flourish Luncheon is presented by the Kennesaw State University College of the Arts to raise funds for scholarships and student-learning initiatives. More than 200 people are expected to attend the event, which has garnered more than $100,000.
During the luncheon, the college will present its annual Flourish Awards honoring people who have helped the arts flourish in Georgia. Launched in 2005, the awards are now presented in four categories: arts leader, arts educator, community/public service and arts organization.
Contact:
Cheryl Anderson Brown
College of the Arts Public Relations Director
cell: 678-438-7601