National environmental authorities will be joined by state leaders in business, government and education to discuss environmental sustainability and specifically topics including global warming, water and air pollution, biodiversity and the preservation of our oceans. The event is chaired by Governor James Hunt and hosted by NCSU Chancellor Larry Monteith. The Carolina Theatre in Durham is presenting its 1998 Fundraising Gala on Saturday, February 21. The black-tie evening of wining, dining and drama will feature an original murder mystery The Final Curtain, written by Susanne Mitchell and performed by local troupe, It's A Mystery. As the evening winds down in the Connie Moses Ballroom over coffee and dessert, the murderer will be revealed and the winning table announced.
Corporate tables are also available.
The event is a fundraiser to benefit the programs of the Carolina Theatre of Durham, a non-profit arts organization that provides cultural and educational opportunities for the community through live performance events, film presentations and festivals, a video library and space rental. The campaign will run through March 31,1998. An important part of the Kick-off luncheon was the presentation of the 9th annual Business Support of the Arts Awards, by United Arts and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Awards were given in four categories to honor individuals, businesses, or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding support of the cultural arts in Wake County. The awards were anounced by Peggy Glass, chairman of United Arts and R. David Lane, Chairman of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and were presented by the prior year's recipient in each category.