Glitter & Song: What Kind of Music Will it be? And other FAQs
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
A lawyer, a globe-trotting musical coach, a sound engineer and a computer geek with six children walk into Chu Family Hall and… Well, you have to come to the Celebration this Saturday from 6:30 – 9:30 to find out what happens!
Q: What kind of music does First Take! perform?
A. First Take is an a cappella quartet specializing in modern barbershop harmony arrangements of classic songs, showtunes and American Standards. The quartet was awarded second place silver First Take is committed to the idea that the artform of vocal harmony is strengthened by involving as many people as possible. By prioritizing performance opportunities that will allow the quartet to connect with those who share a love of harmony, First Take hopes to foster the curation of spaces where people can socialize and enjoy singing together. (ALSO: they are very funny.)
Medals at the 2024 Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Competition. Q: “Curation of spaces where people can socialize and enjoy singing together” – doesn’t that sound perfect for the Fellowship?
A: YES!
Q: How do I get my ticket?
A. CLICK HERE – or call Katy if you need a different option.
Q: What’s the schedule for the evening?
A. ALSO CLICK HERE – where you can also get the details of the evening, AND buy a ticket.
Q: How do I see and buy the art?
A. Peruse – and bid on our 11 works of art here till Saturday night at 9 pm, whether or not you come to the party! But you will want to, just to see the art in person – including our 3 pieces that you can ONLY bid on in person that night!
Q: Will this be dinner or just snacks and hors d’oeuvres?
A. BOTH – Load up on offerings from Cartisan Cheese + Charcuterie starting at 6:30, then head into Chu Family Hall at 7:00 for Mauritian samosas from Petite Île, and handmade dumplings and sushi from our own Chef Diana Hart! Plenty of savory stuff to fill your belly, but no worries if you want to “just pick”!
Q: Is there DESSERT?
A. YES - at Intermission there will be artisanal chocolates from TeaTimeChocolates, and canollis from Chef Diana!
Q: What’s to drink?
A. Wine and Prosecco and non-alcoholic drinks! With coffee and tea at Intermission to go with your dessert.
Q: Do you need help?
A: YES – click here to volunteer to help, or contact drww@muuf.org.
Q: Why are we doing this?
A: To celebrate together that we have made a miraculous transformation of our indoor and outdoor spaces and having even more fun that we ever dreamed, inside and outside our Mansion and the Gateways Center.
Q: Why are we doing this?
A: Mortgage Prevention! To come as close as we can to raising the remaining $190,000 needed to pay off our construction loan without a residual mortgage.
Q: Where can I contribute just a little more to Mortgage Prevention?
A: Right here. Make a gift now or pledge a future gift to be completed anytime between now and August 2027. Contact Shari Loe at drww@muuf.org to learn more.
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