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Diamonds and Denim 2008 at the Change of Pace August 2

July 21, 2008

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MACOMB, IL - - What would you give to enrich the lives of area children next year through live arts performances? How about $10, with an evening of entertainment and dancing thrown in?

And it gets better…no formal attire is necessary. Get comfortably dressed in denim and meet at the Change of Pace, 301 N. Campbell Street in Macomb. The 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 Diamonds and Denim party, featuring music, dancing and all-around fun, is sponsored by the Performing Arts Society (PAS).

The $10 per person entry fee covers entertainment by the End Notes in the main room and DJ Mike Inman spinning tunes on the patio, as well as hors d'oeuvres. The first 250 guests will also receive a free Diamonds and Denim Blue Martini in a souvenir PAS martini glass.

"Everyone is invited; you don't have to be a Performing Arts Society (PAS) member to attend," said Mick Cumbie, WIU'S College of Fine Arts and Communication development director. "We expect a large turnout for the event and hope to welcome many non-PAS members to the party. Above all, we want people to come out and have a great time."

One lucky person will win a one carat round brilliant cut diamond, retail value of $4,000, provided by Sue Melton and the Diamond Den of Macomb. Chances to win the diamond are $5 each; there is no limit on the number of chances that can be purchased.

Diamond chances may be purchased in advance at the COFAC Dean's Office, Browne Hall 117, telephone (309) 298-1618 or 298-2620, or at the Diamonds and Denim event. The winner does not have to be present at the Aug. 2 party.

To keep the festivities focused on the PAS's Diamonds and Denim theme, The Change of Pace will be closed to the general public during the event.

Advance admission tickets may be purchased at the following businesses in Macomb: the Diamond Den, MidAmerica National Bank, the Barber Shop, Citizens National Bank and Nelson's Clothing; as well as at the COFAC Dean's Office. For more information, contact the College of Fine Arts and Communication at (309) 298-1618 or 298-2620.

Money raised from Diamonds and Denim will support the Performing Arts Society, which includes community and University volunteers who are patrons of the arts dedicated to advancing arts programming at Western Illinois University. PAS raises funds through memberships and social fundraising functions to support arts programming through Western's College of Fine Arts and Communication, including the Youth Performing Arts Series (YPAS) and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs (BCA).

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