Step onto the red carpet and join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour and giving. The night begins with a stylish reception and a gourmet dinner, thoughtfully prepared by the talented Stuart Washington and the KCCC Culinary Arts lab. Then, raise your paddle during an exciting live auction — all proceeds will directly benefit families and individuals in Knox County. As the evening unfolds, enjoy live entertainment by the sensational Knox Community Jazztet and MTVarts. This year’s gala honors Bruce Jacklin, foremost advocate for the arts in the Knox County community, with the William A. Stroud Jr. Award for Public Service. Co-Hosts for the event are his longtime theatrical colleagues Kelly Yerxa Lauth and Leah Stone Miller.