Flowers from the Heart and Wabeno Area Players Team Up for Murder Mystery Scholarship Fundraiser “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest”

Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 7:00pm the Wabeno Area Players will be presenting “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.” It will be held in the beautiful atmosphere of Flowers from the Heart, in Crandon.

This is an audience participation murder mystery show.  Only 75 tickets will be available.  Tickets can be purchased starting October 27, 2017.  You can only purchase the tickets in person at Flowers from the Heart.  No telephone or email purchases will be available.  The cost per ticket is $25.00 which includes hors d’oeuvres and adult beverages.

You get to be part of the show!  All attendees must come wearing an Ugly Christmas Sweater and ready to solve the crime of murder.  One week prior to the event you will receive the details of the party and who you will be as a character.  This will be the event of the season and all proceeds go towards a great cause.  During the night you will be entertained by characters and music of the holiday season.

Not only will you have fun and enjoy an evening of good cheer, you will be able to purchase store items at a discount.  Door prize giveaways and raffles will be held throughout the night.  This event will take the place of Flowers from the Heart’s annual “Night of Elegance.”  Flowers from the Heart and Owner Bruce Walentowski have been major supporters of the Erna Rousseau Scholarship and Wabeno Area Players.  Bruce wanted to do something different this year and give back to the communities his business has served for 30 years.  Flowers from the Heart opened its doors in December of 1987.  Almost to the date of this special fundraising event.  So it’s also an Anniversary Party!

“The Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest” event will also take the place of Wabeno Area Players annual “Songs Under the Mistletoe.” 

Proceeds and donations from this evening will go to the Erna Rousseau Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is in the memory of Erna Rousseau, a lifelong piano teacher and accompanist from Wabeno. Erna always made time for students from the area and supported the arts fully.  It’s awarded annually to a student from Crandon, Goodman/Armstrong Creek, Laona and Wabeno who have been involved in the arts in high school and plan on pursuing a college degree in education, art, music, dance, or theater. Scholarships are now being awarded to current high school students to attend summer camps.  Since 1997 the scholarship has awarded over $9,000 to 26 area students.  It’s the only scholarship of it’s kind for the youth in our area.  Wabeno Area Players is the only community focused arts organization in our area as well.  Both entities rely on the generous support of the community we live in.  All donations are tax deductible.  If you are interested in donating to the scholarship or Wabeno Area Players, please contact (715) 889-1606 or (715) 473-5466.  You can also email us at wabenoareaplayers@gmail.comor send donations directly to:

Wabeno Area Players

P.O. Box 325

Wabeno, WI 54566

The festivities will begin at 7:00pm the evenings of the 9th.  The doors will open at 6:30pm and close at 7:00pm sharp.  The Murder/Mystery will last until 10:00pm.  The party will continue after 10 and guests can shop, visit with the cast and Bruce.  Flowers from the Heart is located at 117 North Lake Avenue in Crandon.  Space is limited to 75 guests for more information please call (715) 889-1606 or (715) 478-3710. More information is available on our website www.wabenoareaplayers.org or our Facebook page

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