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DRAA’s Gala Fundraiser Raises $200,000 for the Arts ()
October 31, 2006

DRAA kicks off its Arts Access program by providing FREE admission to 125 low-income school students for DLRCA Production of The Crimson Pirate ()
October 10 , 2006

Local Professional Artists Shine in Production for DRAA’s Eleventh Annual Gala Event: On Broadway Gets Shook Up ()
September 25 , 2006

DRAA Partners with Target for Sponsorship of Target Family Time Program ()
September 15 , 2006 - DRAA is proud to announce its partnership with Target.

DRAA Announces New Board President ()
August 28 , 2006 - DRAA is proud to announce the new President of its Board of Directors, Gilbert Berkeley.

DRAA Awards $250K in Grants to DLRCA Arts Organizations ()
June 19, 2006 - DRAA has awarded $250,000 in grants to support eight major art organizations at the Dean Lesher Center for the Arts including Bedford Gallery, Center REPertory Theatre, Contra Costa Musical Theatre, Diablo Ballet, Diablo Light Opera Company, Festival Opera and Smuin Ballet.

Lesher Foundation Supports DRAA’s New Mission ()
April 20, 2006 - The Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation has awarded a $450,000 grant to be dispersed over three years to support DRAA’s new mission which is focused on enriching the quality of artistic programming within the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts (DLRCA) and creating avenues for everyone to enjoy the arts.

DRAA Receives Grant from Hewlett Foundation ()
April 27, 2006 - The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to support the launch of DRAA’s new mission--enriching the quality of artistic programming within the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts (DLRCA) and creating avenues for everyone to enjoy the arts. 

DRAA Presents On Broadway Gets Shook Up ()
April 19, 2006 - DRAA will present On Broadway Gets Shook Up for its 11th annual gala event, which takes place at the Diablo Country Club on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

McGuire Harley-Davidson Continues Strong Support of the Arts ()
April 27, 2006 - For the 5th consecutive year Mike McGuire of McGuire Harley-Davidson will be donating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or $15,000 in Harley stock for DRAA’s annual fundraiser On Broadway Gets Shook Up. To date McGuire’s philanthropy has brought in over $75,000 to benefit art programs at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts.

 

May 13, 2005
DRAA’s Garden Tour Raises Funds to Provide Access to the Arts

March 18, 2005
The Arts Flourish at Art in the Garden: A benefit for the Diablo Regional Arts Association Arts Access Program()
On Friday, May 6, 2005, Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA) will host Art in the Garden, a unique garden tour benefiting the DRAA Arts Access Program.

September 29, 2004
DRAA’s Annual Gala to Provide Evening of Fun While Benefiting Arts Programs in our Community() )
DRAA’s On Broadway presents “Phantom of the Auction” black-tie gala will take place Saturday October 2, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. The gala, best known for its live high-caliber show and upscale auction items promises to surpass expectations this year. The musical portion of the gala, produced by Innovative Entertainment and performed by leading Bay Area theatre professionals, Clark Sterling and Susan Powers, follows live and silent auctions. An elegant three-course dinner is also part of the enchanting evening.

August 30, 2004
Support from Business Donors at all Time High for DRAA’s On Broadway Gala ()
DRAA’s On Broadway Presents “Phantom of the Auction” has received unprecedented support from sponsors and donors. Key auction items include: exquisite Tiffany LaceTM sunburst diamond earrings donated by Tiffany & Co., Walnut Creek; a George Steck 5’ Baby Grand Piano, donated by Colton Piano, Walnut Creek; a Viking C4 Outdoor Charcoal Grill Cooker, donated by The George Schick Company; Seven Day/Nights Trip for two (including air) to Hawaii, donated by Peak Travel and a Space Makeover donated by California Closets.

August 10, 2004
DRAA Unveils "Phantom of the Auction" as Theme for Ninth Annual Gala()
DRAA today announced the theme—On Broadway presents “Phantom of the Auction”—for it’s 9th annual gala event, which takes place Saturday, October 2, 2004, 6:00 p.m. at the prestigious Diablo Country Club. Proceeds from this event, which last year raised over $150,000, are used to help support local arts programs including professional performing and visual arts.

June 14, 2004
DRAA's Garden Tour Raises Funds to Provide Access to the Arts()
DRAA's annual garden tour of Blackhawk, Art in the Garden, this year raised over $16,000 to benefit DRAA's Arts Access program


May 7, 2004
Strong Support for the Arts at the Business Alliance for the Arts Luncheon()
Thirty companies representing more than 85 business leaders from our community who have a a genuine affinity for the arts on a personal and professional level came together May 7 for DRAA's annual Business Alliance for the Arts Luncheon at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts.

2003 Releases

October 21, 2003
Stars Shine On and Off Stage at DRAA's On Broadway Gala()
DRAA announced that its signature gala On Broadway raised $150,000 to support the arts.

September 11, 2003
DRAA Announces Cast for Annual On Broadway Gala()
DRAA wil present Can't Stop the Dream, a fully produced musical theater experience that uses Broadway music to create a story about ordinary people who refuse to give up on their extraordinary dreams, at its annual gala On Broadway.

August 18, 2003
Businesses Support the Dream of a Thriving Arts Community()
DRAA's annual gala event On Broadway, which takes place at the Diablo Country Club, October 4, 2003, will be a night of dreams thanks to the support of DRAA's corporate sponsors.

August 18, 2003
DRAA Unveils Theme for Annual On Broadway Gala()
DRAA announded Can't Stop the Dream as the theme for its annual gala On Broadway, which takes place on Saturday, October, 4, 2003, at 6 p.m. at the Diablo Country Club.

June 17, 2003
DRAA's Garden Tour Raises Funds to Provide Access to the Arts()
DRAA announced that its newest fundraising event, Art in the Garden raised over eight thousand dollars for DRAA's Arts Access Program.  This DRAA program brings the arts to low-income families, at-risk youth, isolated seniors, the disabled, and others who otherwise would not have access to the arts.

May 5, 2003
DRAA Announces Launch of New Web Site()

May 1, 2003
Business Community Shows Strong Support for the Arts()
Despite a difficult economy, the business leaders of our community are digging into their coffers to support the performing and visual arts in our area. DRAA’s Business Alliance for the Arts Luncheon, attended by 85 central Contra Costa County business leaders, reaps record attendance and financial support for arts organizations.

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