In a collaboration designed to strengthen arts and cultural programming in the Santa Ynez Valley, three arts nonprofit groups have teamed up with singer-songwriter PINK to present Voices of the Valley: An Evening Benefitting the Arts, Friday, May 8 at the Solvang Festival Theater.
Doors open at 6 p.m., for the 7 p.m. performance at 420 Second St., Solvang.
The event will benefit Arts Outreach, Elverhøj Museum, and Solvang Theaterfest, three organizations dedicated to enriching the region through arts education, cultural preservation, and live performance.
In addition to host PINK, the program will feature a lineup of artists, including:
Sky Lakota-Lynch, Tony Award nominated-Broadway star, currently in the original cast of “The Outsiders;” Emma Pittman, Broadway star, currently in the original cast of “The Outsiders;” Willow Sage Hart; and student performers from Arts Outreach’s Summer Theater program.
Tickets are on sale now at solvangtheaterfest.org. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, which include access to a pre-show reception in the theater’s Patron Garden. All seating is reserved.
The showcase includes an exclusive acoustic performance by PINK.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available by contacting the Solvang Theaterfest office, 433 Second St., Solvang, or by emailing info@solvangtheaterfest.org.
Arts Outreach provides arts education, performances, and creative experiences for students, seniors, and underserved populations throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.
“At Arts Outreach, we believe every young person deserves access to the arts as a pathway to confidence, creativity, and connection,” said Megan Linton, Arts Outreach executive director.
“The students participating in Voices of the Valley represent the heart of our mission; they are discovering their voices, building lifelong skills, and experiencing the transformative power of artistic expression,” Linton said.
For more, email Linton at office@artsoutreach.org, or call 805-865-6288.
Elverhøj Museum celebrates the art, history, and cultural heritage of the Santa Ynez Valley through exhibitions, educational programs, and community events.
“Elverhøj Museum of History and Art’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the history and Danish culture of Solvang while promoting the arts,” said Sandie Mullin, Elverhøj Museum of History and Art executive director.
“In doing this, we serve as a cornerstone of the community preserving our Danish-American heritage while creating inclusive opportunities for creativity and learning.” Mullin said.
For more, email Mullin at sandie@elverhoj.org, or call 805-686-1211 ext. 104.
Solvang Festival Theater is an iconic outdoor performing arts venue dedicated to live theater, music, and community gatherings under the stars.
“Solvang Festival Theater has been a gathering place for the Santa Ynez Valley for generations — a stage for professional artists, local performers, and young talent alike,” said Chantel Green, executive director of Solvang Theaterfest.
“Voices of the Valley reflects exactly why this theater exists: to bring our community together through the arts. This benefit helps ensure we can continue preserving and activating this historic venue for years to come,” Green said.
For more, contact Green green at info@solvangtheaterfest.org, or call 805-686-1789 ext. 0.