The Pilots will perform at the 2014 Backstage Bash

Live from downtown Murfreesboro, it’s the Backstage Bash! This year’s annual Center for the Arts fundraiser takes on a fresh, smart and funky feel with a Saturday Night Live theme. The fifth annual Bash will be held Saturday, March 29, kicking off in front of the Center for the Arts at 6 p.m. Co-chairing the event this year are Britton and Will Fraley along with Heather and Mark Kent.

“Everyone’s familiar with SNL, and the theme is perfect for showcasing local talent,” said Kent. “This theme will allow actors from local productions to put on skits for all to enjoy. After all, the Backstage Bash is one of the year’s most popular events because it’s always a good party with great food and music for dancing. But,” adds Kent, “people also want to support the Center for the Arts and the wonderful work that goes on there.”

“The shows they put on at The Center are just wonderful,” said Fraley. “My daughter, Ella, and I just attended Shrek, and we both loved it. It was fun for her to see her favorite characters come to life, but it was so well done, the adults stayed entertained, too.”

Partygoers will be able to look through silent auction items up for bid or buy $50 raffle tickets for a chance to win a trip to New York City.

Maple Street Grill will supply the food for the evening, and popular dance band The Pilots will have everyone boogieing in the street.

Proceeds from the event help support the mission and upkeep of the Center for the Arts, which, in addition to providing a stage for local theater, showcases the work of local artists in its gallery and holds summer theater camps and production opportunities for children.

Tickets for the Bash are $100 each and are available at the Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; by calling (615) 904-ARTS or online at backstagebash.org.

Tickets for the raffle are also available, and you do not have to be present to win.