ALL PROCEEDS to equally benefit theater upgrades at BVC and AGPA Festival.
5:30pm • Cocktail Pre-Party
Music by The Dave Sharp Trio
Sponsored by Appanoose Rapids 1933
7:00pm • Champagne Toast
Dinner and Program
Andrew Varela has performed the role of Jean Valjean over 300 times on Broadway and National Tours. Andrew and other festival artists will perform throughout the evening.
RSVP BY NOON, MAY 23
641-684-7000
“AUDACIOUS SPRING ATTIRE ENCOURAGED!”
HOSTS
Andréa Edge & Thomas Roberson, AGPA
Dianne and Ted Haas, BVC, Inc.
Meet your emcee for the evening, Jesse Lawrence—part fundraising pro, part stage-stealer, and all heart. Jesse returns to Ottumwa and is ready to light up the Gala.
2025 Gala Menu
Chef Adam's Amuse-Bouche
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta: Crisp Crostini | Shaved Aged Parmesan Cheese | Heirloom tomato confit | Greek Olive Tapenade | Basil Chiffonade Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Aged Balsamic Vinegar from Modena | Smoked Sea Salt | Crushed Pink Peppercorns
Bridge View Signature Salad
Spring Farmers Market Salad: Seven Baby Mixed Greens | Julienned Hearts of Palm | Asparagus | Cucumber | Heirloom Tomato | Shaved Red Onion | Goat Cheese Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Entrée Courses
Petite Bistro Style Steak | Truffle Compound Butter
Locally Raised Prime Rib of Pork | Raspberry Coulis
Roasted Ratatouille Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
All entrées served with layered Dauphinoise Potato Gratin | Locally Raised and Sauteed Asparagus
Dessert
Delicate Lemon Cake | White Chocolate Mousse| Lemon Custard | Raspberry Jam | Fresh Mint Sprig
Tickets $125/person
Table of 8/$1,000
Seating is limited
Reserve Early
Auction Items
Backyard Picnic for 10 Donated by Warehouse BBQ
14-inch Flower Pot w/ 4 pot inserts planted seasonally for 1 year Donated by Earl May Garden Center & Connie Ferguson
2 Season Tickets to Indian Hills Warriors Basketball
Pool Party & Pizza Donated by David and Kris Uehling
Gift Basket Donated by Edd the Florist
4 Hours of Spring Cleaning Donated by Brenda’s Cleaning
Round of golf for 4 w/ Complimentary Cart Donated by Cedar Creek Golf Course
Chef’s Table for 8 Donated by & Hosted at Bridge View Center
In-Home Gourmet Dinner for 8 Donated by Chef Adam Bridge View Center
4 Tickets & Parking Pass to Zac Brown Concert Donated by JD Classic
Mark McWhorter Framed Painting
Producer Passes at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (2 pairs available) Donated by VenuWorks
