FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy hosts FALA’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza on April 15th from 6-9pm at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road. Tickets are $25 and are available through the FALA office or at Rainbow’s End Boutique in downtown Flagstaff.
At the Extravaganza, guests converge to celebrate twenty years of exceptional classroom experiences, transformational experiential trips, service in our local & global communities, remarkable fine artistry, and mind blowing dance, music, and theater performances while raising funds for the future of this incredible institution.
Investing in FALA goes beyond our campus. Over the years our students have:
- Raised over $30,000 for hunger fighting organizations with our Empty Bowls Benefit.
- Raised over $15,000 for Girls Education with our Chairs for Change Event.
- Raised over $8,0000 for homelessness with our Box City Project.
- Made over #350 pieces of Love Luggage for Foster Care Children.
- Have done nearly #100,000 hours of service in the community
- Have done thousands of hours in humanitarian aid work
- Created visual & performing art that address critical social issues and strives for social justice.
The Extravaganza will be a celebratory night of student performances, Student/Alumni/Parent art for auction, dancing, fun, food & spirits, toasting and cake!
What will be happening at the Event:
- Sambatuque
- Learn to dance the Samba with FALA’s Ballroom Students
- Student Performances
- Cupcakes (TOWER)
- Instant Photo Booth
- FALA Wish for the Future Tree
- Art Auction, FALA Swag & Raffle
- Page Springs Wine, Bubbly Toast & Lumberyard Beer
- Small bites from PASTO-Cucina Italiana
- Toasting with: FALA founder Karen Butterfield, Becky Daggett and Larry Wallen
Reflecting on the past 20 years at FALA, Mike Levin stated,”FALA has always been a place of love: love of education, love for each other, love of art, and love for the world. At FALA, we take risks, we take chances, we explore the unknown, and we learn … a lot. It will continue to be a beacon of light for the possibilities inherent in educating our youth. “
The impact of FALA students is felt throughout the community. Its students must complete 30 hours of community service, they perform for our community’s elders and children and raise money for causes such as the Flagstaff Family Food Center, Catholic Charities, St. Mary’s Food Bank, One New Education, Rancho Feliz, and Arizona’s Children (in addition to the other organizations).
A Journalist from the New York area commented upon meeting our students on an experiential learning trip, “You and the Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy students are the best possible ambassadors for changing stereotypes some of us have about education in the middle of the country.”
Help us to continue our legacy of high quality education, community involvement, and artistic achievement through your support at the FALA 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Extravaganza!
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy is a tuition-free, public charter middle and high school with a focus on academic excellence and rigorous performing and visual arts programs. The US News and World Report currently rank its high school No. 10 in Arizona. For information, call (928) 779-7223 or visit flagarts.com.