Admiral Farragut Academy hosting gala and fundraiser featuring "speed painter" Michael Israel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Feb. 12, 2019 - PRLog -- It is our pleasure to invite you, your guests, and/or business to the entertainment event of the year! Admiral Farragut Academy's fundraising gala and auction "Reach for the Stars" is on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 6:30-10:30 p.m.

This event will be the first time Farragut will open its doors to its new performing arts facility, DeSeta Hall. Expect to be surprised and delighted when you see this amazing state-of-the-art event space and witness art-in-concert by world-renowned American entertainer and artist Michael Israel famous for his "Speed Painting" performances.

Why support Farragut? With two graduates who have walked on the moon and course offerings from scuba to aviation, Farragut is proud to offer students the opportunity to quite literally "Reach for the Stars". As a diverse community with students coming from 30 countries, 17 U.S. states, and various cultural backgrounds, Farragut provides financial assistance for deserving and qualified families. Admiral Farragut Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

Here are some ways attendees or businesses may be involved or benefit!

• Purchase a ticket and attend! Each ticket includes heavy hors-d'oeuvres, dessert, open bar, a dynamic performance by Michael Israel, and the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items.
• Purchase a sponsorship which includes up to 12 event tickets and advertising that promotes your business to the Farragut community for an entire year. On average the website receives over 120,000 visits a year and Farragut's social media channels have over 9,000 total followers! With certain sponsorships, it also gets you a business directory in two of our biannual magazines called Reveille which is mailed out to our entire community averaging 6,000 households.
• Be a corporate sponsor and begin a partnership with us to gain exposure to our community of parents and alumni. Let me know if you are interested in this!
• Donate goods such as services, gift cards, giveaway items, hotel rooms, special experiences, and more to be included in the silent or live auctions.
• Donate advertising space if you are connected with a media company.
• Our new space, DeSeta Hall, will be available for rent for weddings, large meetings, performances, and more. Information about this coming soon.

Learn more about the event, artist, and register on the website: www.farragut.org/RFTS Questions contact Jessica Van Curen, Director of Marketing and Communication at Admiral Farragut Academy, by email communications@farragut.org or call 727-384-5500 ext 266.

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About Admiral Farragut Academy - Admiral Farragut Academy, established in 1933, is a private, college prep school serving students in grades PreK-­12 with an international boarding program for students in grades 8­-12. Farragut is world-renowned for its signature academic programs including Aviation (including Dual Enrollment with Embry-­Riddle Aeronautical University), Engineering, Naval Science, Leadership, Scuba Diving, and Marine Science. The campus for the 501(c)3 tax-exempt school is located on Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg. For more information about the school, call (727) 384-­5500, or visit: www.farragut.org