Edgemar Center for the Arts to Host Celebrity Fundraiser Poker Tournament

September 24, 10:08 AMLA Poker ExaminerMarie-Lizette Acoba

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The Edgemar Center for the Arts (“ECA”) is were theater, dance, music, film, and visual arts come together in one place.

Founded by Michelle Danner and Larry Moss, ECA serves as collaborative rehearsal and performance space open to artists of all disciplines and experience levels. It encourages and nurtures the collaboration between writers, directors, actors, musicians, dancers, and visual artists of all ages and levels of experience to come together in an environment of learning. They invite the community to observe, engage, and interact, to add its voice to the creative process through classes and productions that include ticketed performances and educational outreach courses for children and senior citizens. As part of its outreach program, the ECA works with elementary through high school students, presenting a variety of artistic disciplines. Programs based on California's curriculum will teach students to harness their creativity and improve their reading, writing, critical thinking, and social skills.

In the time since ECA first opened, many wonderful and exciting events and programs have graced their stages and art gallery. The ECA credits its success is to the generosity of dedicated friends of the center; however, to continue its mission and fulfill its promise to nurture the next generation of artists while continuing to provide a beautiful home for established performers and visionaries, they need continuing support. The ECA is dependant on the dedication of its volunteers and mentors as well as the gifts and donations from its supporters.

This Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. the ECA is hosting a fundraiser poker tournament in the hopes of raising additional funds so that it can continue with its mission of providing a constant and reliable place to observe, engage, and interact with the artistic community.

Sponsors include professional poker personalities Annie Duke, Poker Icon & Runner-up on NBC's hit show "Celebrity Apprentice," Jerry Yang, 2007 WSOP Champion, and Maria Ho, Last Woman Standing in WSOP 2007 Main Event and recent contestant on the new season of Amazing Race (which premieres September 27, 2009) as well as celebrity guests John Singleton, Kevin Weisman, Actress and Maxim Model Christina Lindley , Brandon Cruz, and Estella Warren to name a few.

Basic admission is $40.00 which includes dinner and cocktails. To play in the tournament the costs is $50 for Gold admission and 1000 Chips, $75 for Premium Gold admission and 2000 Chips. Tournament registration includes all you can eat and drink. There will also be other prizes through raffle and a silent auction will also be held during the event. Tickets are available for on-line purchase and you can call (310) 392-7327 for more event details.