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Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation

Name: Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation
Address: 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA, 93534, US
Telephone: +16617236096
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LPAC Foundation donors are valued partners in our ongoing effort to support the arts in our community.
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Even with the support of our ticket buying audience, the Performing Arts Center relies on generous charitable contributions from our community. This financial support is critical to sustain the artistic excellence of our performances, and to help serve the broadest possible audience with innovative education and community programs. From sponsoring events to purchasing student tickets and stage equ

ipment, our fundraising efforts address a broad spectrum of needs while affording flexibility to donors. The Board of Directors oversees a multifaceted giving program for donors at all levels, including:

Arts for Youth Partnership
Performing Arts College Scholarship
Name a Seat
Donor Wall
Amenity Sponsorships
Business & Corporate Sponsorships*

07/04/2024

The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation (LPACF) raised over $60,000 for the Arts for Youth program at the “Allure of the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner and Auction”! 🎭 Guests enjoyed a night of mystery, delicious food, and a thrilling auction.

🫶 Thank you to our sponsors, especially US Bank and California Compaction , for their generous support.
Proceeds will support arts opportunities for youth in the AV. For more info, visit the https://www.lpacf.org/.

05/30/2024

Make sure to get your tickets for Allure of the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre & Auction to be held at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center this Saturday, June 1. Doors open for cocktail hour at 5PM with dinner served at 6PM… what will happen next is anyone’s guess!

This event will feature a hosted bar, plated 3-course dinner, entertainment, mystery, intrigue and will culminate in an auction of amazing items to cap off the night.

Auction items & packages include: Estate Planning, Lamar Advertising of Lancaster, Adelman Broadcasting advertising, AV Winery Experience for 20, AV Fair & Event Center - 2024 AV Fair Gold Circle Concert Tickets, Antelope Valley Mall advertising, Antelope Valley Mall Staycation/Dining/Shopping, LA Dodgers Yamaava' Dugout Club Tickets, LA Lakers, Sparks, Kings tickets, Medi-Spa Basket, 7 days/6 nights Kailua-Kona Hawaii, tickets for Kenny Chesney at SoFi, 24/25 LPAC Season, Field of Drafts™ (Connoisseur), CA Poppy Festival™, MOAH rental, and more!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: US Bank, California Compaction Corporation, Coldwell Banker Commercial Valley Realty, Derryberry & Associates, LLP, Duke Engineering, Bill & Robin Silva, Dr. Ric Garrison, A.V. Eye Care, Bowe Contractors, Flewelling & Moody, Becky Smith, Marco & Sandra Johnson Foundation, Ken & Rosemary Mann, High Desert Broadcasting and City of Lancaster, CA – Government.

TICKETS at https://www.lpac.org/event/allure-of-the-masquerade/

07/19/2023

The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation is hiring! Visit Indeed and apply today!
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Lancaster-Performing-Arts-Center-Foundation/jobs/l-Lancaster,-CA

07/19/2023

Supporting Arts for Youth programming through the incredible generosity of our community! Thank you to our grantors, donors, sponsors and patrons who make the magic of theatre come alive for thousands of local youth annually! Wish to support live educational performing arts programming featured at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center? Visit www.lpacf.org to make a donation!

05/18/2023

Introducing the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation's 2023 Performing Arts Scholarship recipient, Sara Caudieux. A senior at Vasquez High School, Ms. Caudieux has committed to Pace University in New York City where she will study Commercial Dance. Sara's passion, grace, and commitment to her craft is inspiring and we are privileged to be on this journey with her. Congratulations from the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors!

05/04/2023

Imagine being a guest of recluse "Sir Warren Peace" at his 1930's secluded mansion. Not quite sure how you received this invitation, you don your finest wares and accept, curious to see who else has made this exclusive guest list. Upon entering you are greeted by a butler serving champagne ...nothing seems out of the ordinary for NOW!

Have you purchased your tickets for this unique evening?! Seating is limited...don't wait too long or your invitation will expire! Visit www.lpacf.org to purchase tickets! Formal attire encouraged. Proceeds benefiting Arts for Youth Educational Programming featured at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.

04/20/2023

Join the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation for an evening of 1930s Hollywood glamour, live music, dining, murder, and mayhem! Unravel a live game of "Clue" as you work together to solve a theatrical interactive "who-dunnit" set at the fictional estate of Sir Warren Peace.

This entertaining evening begins the moment you arrive at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Dress to impress in "Old Hollywood" 1930s glamour as YOU set the scene for this exciting evening!

Saturday, June 3
5PM - 10PM
Live music performed by celebrated local jazz musician, Lee Matalon
Hors D'oeuvres, Plated Dining, Host Bar

Tickets $150 per person
https://www.lpac.org/event/best-laid-plans/

Evening concludes with a live auction with proceeds benefiting Arts for Youth programming featured at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.

03/24/2023

The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Foundation's Board of Directors. An absolute dream job for someone who appreciates the theater world and has a passion for non-profit work. Flexible hours in a creative, dynamic setting. The Foundation is seeking to find someone with strong communication and writing skills who can organize and execute fundraising events and aid the Foundation's Board of Directors. If interested send your resume to [email protected]. Interviews will take place in May. Best Wishes and “Break a Leg” (Good Luck)!

03/22/2023

2020 Scholarship Recipient, Brandon Moreno shares his story of success as this year's Performing Arts Scholarship application deadline swiftly approaches! Apply www.lpacf.org by Friday, March 31 and watch as YOUR dreams come true!

03/14/2023

Just a little over three weeks left to submit those applications!
The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation is awarding a $5,000 Performing Arts Scholarship to a local high school senior wishing to pursue higher education within the performing arts.
Visit your guidance office for a brochure or log-in to your senior portal and view under scholarship opportunities.
Applications may also be found at www.lpacf.org.

The submission process includes a written essay, demonstration of talent, academic transcripts, letter of recommendation, AND if selected as a finalist, an interview and audition on the Lancaster Performing Arts Center main stage.

Questions? Phone the Foundation office at 661.723.6096
Email completed applications and demonstrations to [email protected].
DEADLINE Friday, March 31! Applications are already coming in, don't wait until the last minute to submit!

03/01/2023

March is Arts Education Month! Arts education increases student engagement in their school by providing space for self-exploration, creativity, and empathy. Regular arts education makes school a place students can’t wait to get to each day!

02/15/2023

Dreaming of the spotlight? Whether on the stage or behind the scenes, the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation's $5,000 Performing Arts Scholarship is available to YOU. Applications are available for local high school seniors wishing to pursue higher education within the performing arts. Visit your guidance office for a brochure or log-in to your senior portal and view under scholarship opportunities. Applications may also be found at www.lpacf.org.

The submission process includes a written essay, demonstration of talent, academic transcripts, letter of recommendation, AND if selected as a finalist, an interview and audition on the Lancaster Performing Arts Center's main stage.
Questions? Phone the Foundation office at 661.723.6096
Email completed applications and demonstrations to [email protected].
DEADLINE Friday, March 31!

01/26/2023

***ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS, BAND TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MUSIC DIRECTORS!***
The Lancaster Performing Arts Center is hosting for a 3-day residency for high school band students at LPAC! This Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation grant supported outreach is geared towards students in grades 9-12. JazzReach - Sittin' In and Groovin' Out is a fun and educational three-day mentoring program that offers a unique opportunity for select student musicians from throughout the community to bridge cultural, economic, religious and gender divides and unify in the spirit of creative collaboration and great music. Over an intensive three-day residency, participating students will interact, rehearse and perform live with JazzReach's METTA QUINTET. The program objectives are to promote creativity and teamwork, build confidence and cultivate a deeper appreciation of jazz music, while inspiring students to strive to continue to improve and excel in both, music and life. The residency concludes with a concert with the students and the Metta Quintet on LPAC’s main stage.

01/20/2023

Wanting to pursue a career within the performing arts post high school graduation? Performing Arts Scholarship applications are now available for local high school seniors wishing to pursue higher education within the performing arts. Applications can be found at www.lpacf.org.

The submission process includes a written essay, demonstration of talent, academic transcripts, letter of recommendation, AND if selected as a finalist, an interview and audition on the Lancaster Performing Arts Center's main stage.
Questions? Phone the Foundation office at 661.723.6096

DEADLINE Friday, March 31!

12/30/2022

Your donations in action! Hundreds of students annually send the Foundation heartfelt thank yous for the opportunity to view live performances at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center! THANK YOU and Happy New Year from the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation!

12/08/2022

Today the Lancaster Performing Arts Center welcomed 600 local students for an Arts for Youth performance of THE NUTCRACKER, presented by the ANTELOPE VALLEY BALLET. The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation was overjoyed to hear the boisterous cheers of energized students as they gazed at the stage in wonderment. The quote of the day came from a very excited 2nd grader, "This is like Vegas but so much better"! He was absolutely correct! We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings as the theatre prepares to greet an additional 700 amazed students!

12/08/2022

***ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS, BAND TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS AND MUSIC DIRECTORS!***

The Lancaster Performing Arts Center is hosting for a 3-day residency for high school band students at LPAC!

Geared towards students in grades 9-12, JazzReach - Sittin' In and Groovin' Out is a fun and educational three-day mentoring program that offers a unique opportunity for select student musicians from throughout the community to bridge cultural, economic, religious and gender divides and unify in the spirit of creative collaboration and great music. Over an intensive three-day residency, participating students will interact, rehearse and perform live with JazzReach's METTA QUINTET. The program objectives are to promote creativity and teamwork, build confidence and cultivate a deeper appreciation of jazz music, while inspiring students to strive to continue to improve and excel in both, music and life. The residency concludes with a concert with the students and the Metta Quintet on LPAC’s main stage.

***UPDATED***
We are looking to fill the following positions:

(2) Alto Saxophones
(1) Tenor Saxophone Only 1 Position Left!
Baritone Saxophone - Position Filled!
(4) Trumpets
(4) Trombones
(1) Piano/Keyboard
(1) Guitar
(1) Bass
(1) Drums

This opportunity requires a commitment to participate in (2) two rigorous (3) three-hour rehearsals (repertoire provided by JazzReach) at LPAC after school from 3-6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, February 8-9, and from 3-9PM on Friday, February 11 for the performance with the Metta Quintet.

If you have students who are interested in participating, please email us at [email protected].

City of Lancaster, CA – Government The BLVD Antelope Valley Union High School District Highland High School (Palmdale, California) Eastside High School Lancaster High School Paraclete High School Littlerock High School Rosamond High School

11/20/2022

The arts help students not only understand the world around them, but themselves. When students see themselves reflected in their arts education, they can reach deeper understanding of their world. Advocate for more empathy in your community with us!

11/10/2022

California voters have spoken! Thank you for using your voice and vote to make accessible and equitable arts education for all!

11/10/2022

This week the theatre was alive with the sounds of laughter, singing and cheering from over 500 students attending the Arts for Youth performance of Artrageous on the Lancaster Performing Arts Center's (LPAC) main stage! The atmosphere was absolutely ELECTRIC!

Our journey through COVID-19 restrictions had brought a two-year absence of LIVE Arts for Youth performances. In partnership with the LPAC, the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation has stood firm in advocating for performing arts exposure and education for our valley's youth. With the support of YOU, our treasured donors, 21 LIVE Arts for Youth performances will be featured at the LPAC throughout the 2022-2023 school year. https://www.lpac.org/arts-for-youth/program-information/

All programming is made possible through donations by community members and awarded grant funds. Without this support, the Foundation would cease to continue this vital and essential work. THANK YOU for supporting performing arts education within our region!

Wishing to support Arts for Youth? Join the Foundation for the
upcoming January 21st Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and Auction - "Best Laid Plans", hosted at the LPAC, benefiting Arts for Youth student ticket scholarships and transportation (busing) funding. www.lpacf.org

We hope to see you in the coming months as we celebrate the return of students to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center!!

10/21/2022

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 Join the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation for "Best Laid Plans," an evening of 1930s Hollywood glamour, live music, dining, complimentary cocktails, murder, and mayhem!

Unravel a live game of CLUE as you work together to solve a theatrical interactive "who-dunit," hosted at the fictional estate of Sir Warren Peace. Pay close attention...as soon as you enter the Lancaster Performing Arts Center the game begins! Intrigued? Visit www.lpacf.org for details and SPONSORSHIP opportunities.

09/15/2022

Join us in celebrating National Arts in Education week! The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation is proud to support performing arts education within our community by funding world-class, culturally diverse, live educational performances featured at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. If you are an educator within the Antelope Valley interested in exploring Arts for Youth programming, view the 2022-2023 brochure by visiting: www.lpac.org. Opportunities for transportation and ticket scholarships are available. Learn how to submit an application today!

To support the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation's Arts for Youth funding efforts visit www.lpacf.org

08/03/2022

When the arts are part of every student’s day, they learn tools for empathy and interacting with others. A full and relevant arts education is essential for students' mental health!

08/01/2022

Are you a community performing arts group that performs at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center? Did you know the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation offers a grant to help with the cost of your production? Applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 performance season. Visit lpacf.org for an application. DEADLINE, September 9.

06/29/2022

The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation has been awarded a $22,500 grant by the California Arts Council supporting the Foundation's general operations solidifying the Foundation's commitment to Performing Arts Education for our community youth. Grant awards totaled over $31 million, awarding 1,100 individual grants supporting non-profit arts organizations throughout the state of California, the largest in the California Arts Council's 46-year history! That is incredible!! The awarded grants address geographic equity, enable autonomy and sustainability for smaller organizations like the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation! Today we thank the California Arts Council for their continued investment in our community!

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44933 Fern Avenue
Lancaster, CA
93534

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16617236096

Website

http://www.lpacf.org/

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An announcement from the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors: The Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation regrets to announce the upcoming SPEAKEASY, to be held on Saturday, January 29 at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) has been POSTPONED due to the rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases currently impacting our community and local businesses. The Foundation values the health of our respected event attendees, as it is our foremost priority to provide a safe environment for our guests during this continued unprecedented time. The postponed event will take place Saturday, June 4, featuring a night celebrating the 30th Anniversary of LPAC filled with 1930s glamour, casino gaming, and a live Murder Mystery “Who Dunit” taking place right on the LPAC stage! Details and tickets for this unforgettable evening coming soon! TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS – If your tickets for the January 29 SPEAKEASY were purchased through the LPAC Box Office, please contact the Box Office (hours) Tuesday – Saturday, 1-5PM to receive a refund. If your tickets were purchased through a Foundation Director, please contact the Director whom you purchased your tickets for reimbursement. Ticket sales for the rescheduled event will be announced in coming months. We hope you will come out and join us for a thrilling evening! To our AMAZING SPEAKEASY SPONSORS, thank you for supporting us while we continue to do wondrous work together as we promote Performing Arts Education within our community! Your sponsorships will be honored at the June 4 event including ALL sponsor benefits as previously stated, and quite possibly a few other sweet surprises! Without your support we would not be able to provide programming to tens of thousands of students across our valley or provide a $5,000 Performing Arts Scholarship annually to a deserving high school senior seeking higher education within the performing arts. The Foundation would like to thank the following 2022 SPE

2017 Scholarship Recipient, Citlali Sanchez-Zuniga

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Throwing it WAY back to the 1970's all in the name of Performing Arts Education at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation's Annual Gala and Grand Auction at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. #tbt #artsforyouth #that70sparty #lpacfoundation #artseducation #lpac

The LPAC Foundation's Performing Arts Scholarship recipients were announced during the Eighth Annual Gala and Grand Auction "That 70's Party" held on June 2. Congratulations to 2017 recipient Citlali Sanchez-Zuniga, a graduate of East Side High School currently attending San Diego State University, studying Violin Performance and Music Education; Tehachapi High School graduate, Filmmaker and Music Producer, Micaiah Clark, and introducing the 2018 Performing Arts Scholarship winner Marcella Werre, a graduate of Desert High School attending California State University Fullerton, studying Musical Theatre. A special thank you to the Lancaster JetHawks Professional Baseball for contributing to the dreams of our scholarship recipients through a spontaneous donation during the scholarship presentation. For information on how to apply for or donate to the Foundation's Performing Arts Scholarship program visit our website at www.lpacf.org or phone the Foundation office at 661.723.6096. Performing Arts Scholarship applications will become available January 2019.

LPAC Foundation Supporting Performing Arts Education

All of this could not be possible without YOU...the LPAC Foundation Donors! Our programs exist due to your generosity and the youth of our community thank you!

LPAC Foundation, Supporting Arts for Youth

This morning, members of the Antelope Valley Ballet participated in a master class conducted by Bodytraffic Dance Company at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. This master class was offered to local youth through donations to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation. To support future arts education for community youth, attend the Foundation's upcoming 8th Annual Gala and Grand Auction "That 70's Party" to be held on Saturday, June 2. Visit www.lpac.org for tickets.

LPAC Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship

LPAC Foundation making dreams a reality...listen as Citlali Sanchez-Zuniga and her mother Juana, share the impact the Foundation's Performing Arts Scholarship has had on their lives. 2018 application deadline, Friday, March 30. Visit www.lpacf.org for details.

HOLD THE DATE... Announcing the 2018 LPAC Foundation Speakeasy! Saturday, January 20, 2018 - 8:00 p.m. at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Sponsor opportunities are available. Speak with any LPACF Board Member, visit our website at www.lpacf.org or phone the Foundation office at 661-723-6096. Tickets on sale in November...stay tuned!