Kaskaskia College Hosts Evening of Arts Fundraiser

College's Fine and Performing Arts students to showcase talents at dinner and concert event.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:07pm

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Kaskaskia College is hosting an 'Evening of the Arts: Dinner & Concert Fundraiser' on April 11, 2026 to showcase the talents of its Fine and Performing Arts students and raise funds to support student programs and opportunities. The event will feature live music, theatre performances, and a display of student artwork, along with a dinner catered by the college.

Why it matters

The fundraiser event allows the community to engage with and support the college's arts programs, which provide valuable educational and creative opportunities for students. It also highlights Kaskaskia College's commitment to making the arts accessible and celebrating student talent.

The details

The event will begin with a social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a variety of live musical and theatre performances by Kaskaskia College students, along with a display of student artwork. The dinner menu features tossed Italian salad, marinated chicken breast, rotisserie pork loin, roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli, and strawberry cheesecake. A cash bar provided by Crooked Creek Winery will also be available.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The social hour begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and entertainment at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Kaskaskia College

A public community college in Centralia, Illinois, within South Central Illinois District 501, serving all or part of nine counties. The college offers a broad spectrum of degrees, programs, and certification options, specializing in 2-year associate degrees and trade school programs.

Kaskaskia College Friends of the Fine Arts

A group that invites the community to attend the 'Evening of the Arts: Dinner & Concert Fundraiser' to support student programs and opportunities.

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What’s next

Tickets for the event are $50 per person, which includes dinner and entertainment. For more information or to make a reservation, community members can call 618-545-3026.

The takeaway

Kaskaskia College's 'Evening of the Arts' fundraiser showcases the college's commitment to the arts and provides the community an opportunity to engage with and support the next generation of artists and performers.