Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody Gala features jazz, live auction

The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra is offering up a gourmet dinner and an evening of auction items and jazz sounds at its Rhapsody Gala on Sept. 15.

The event begins with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner at the Westmoreland Country Club — accompanied by the music of EBT Jazz, also known as the Eric Barchiesi Trio.

Tickets are $135 per person. Guests can RSVP by visiting westmorelandsymphony.org or calling 724-837-1850.

During a live auction, co-chaired by Sheila Kudrick and Karen Kohut, guests will be able to bid on a week-long stay at a vacation home in Riviera Maya, along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, and a safari to the Zula Nyala Game Reserve in South Africa. Other auction offerings include fine wines, jewelry, home accents and spa, restaurant and golf gift certificates.

The gala also will feature gift baskets and silent auction items. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a $500 gift certificate from Larrimor’s designer clothing store in Pittsburgh.

Andrew Conte, director of the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University, will be emcee.

“The gala is an important part of supporting the symphony as we kick off our 55th season,” said event chairperson Diane Nickoloff. “We look forward to sharing a fun evening with great food, live music, friends, supporters and patrons who all love classical music and want it to continue to thrive for years to come.”

William Z. Friedlander, past president of the symphony orchestra board, is the honorary co-chairperson of the gala.

Subscriptions for the 2023-2024 season and single concert tickets are available at westmorelandsymphony.org.