| "The McCartney Project: Enduring Ties"
The McCartney Project
Andie MacDowell, Honorary Chairperson
For Immmediate Release: June 2004
Contacts
Ann Dunn (828) 258-1028
Linda McLean (828) 645-9726
Seline Skoug (888) 553-3500
Local Non-Profits Partner with McCartney Foundation for Special Event and Film Premiere Evening
Three Asheville area non-profits (The Asheville Ballet Guild, Little Pearls and Casting for Recovery) have formed a unique coalition to collaborate with Sir Paul McCartney's foundation, The Garland Appeal USA, in staging an evening of fine art, dance and film at The Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday night, October 29, 2004. International film star, Andie MacDowell will chair the event. Proceeds raised will support programs that save and enrich lives.
The Garland Appeal USA, a national foundation formed in memory of Linda McCartney, raises funds to support early detection of breast cancer.
Andie MacDowell is known to the world through her L'Oreal spokesperson campaign as well as her work in such films as "sex, lies and videotape" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral." In addition, she is known locally for her enthusiastic support of humanitarian causes that improve the quality of life for the Western North Carolina community. Since choosing Asheville as the place to make her home, Ms. MacDowell has become one of our region's leading citizens. She has consistently demonstrated what "citizenship" truly means, and has made our beautiful city even more beautiful with her gracious and generous participation in such events as Enduring Ties.
The evening will feature the Asheville premiere of "Snow Angels," a moving documentary that follows a year in the lives of three women living with breast cancer. The film by Ken Vrana is dedicated to Linda McCartney, who lost her own battle with breast cancer. It features a musical score by Sir Paul McCartney and Sarah McLachlan.
The Asheville Ballet has an outreach component that touches at-risk children, as well as those affected by cancer. Casting for Recovery sponsors fly-fishing retreats for breast cancer survivors. Little Pearls makes and distributes "tiny films" that open hearts and minds. These groups have crossed traditional boundaries (health, sports, arts and spirit) to cooperate and share in the work of nurturing and strengthening each individual organization and our community as a whole.
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In addition to the Asheville premiere of "Snow Angels, this special event will feature a 30 minute ballet incorporating film footage from Little Pearls and Casting for Recovery with original choreography by Ann Dunn, performed by members of The Asheville Ballet. There will also be an exciting silent auction and raffle, great food and drinks, and special surprise guests.
Regional and national sponsors are lining up to support this unusual event. The Gap, through its Gap Foundation, has already stepped forward with a generous sponsorship.
Unique, hand painted silk ties by our region's top artists will be available for purchase in select galleries and boutiques, for wear at this gala "art tie" event.
Volunteers and additional sponsors are needed to help with the many aspects of putting this event together. Volunteers should call Ann Dunn at (828) 258-1028 or ann.dunn@mindspring.com. Businesses interested in sponsorship should contact Debra Roberts at (828) 658-9097 or debra@littlepearls.org.
CONTACTS FOR PRESS AND MORE INFORMATION
Ann Dunn (828) 258-1028 - ann.dunn@mindspring.com
www.ashevilleballet.com
Linda McLean (828) 645-9726 - linda@littlepearls.org
www.littlepearls.org
Seline Skoug (888) 553-3500 - seline@castingforrecovery.org
www.castingforrecovery.org
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