PRESS RELEASE
Two Rivers Public Charter School to Hold 3rd Annual Framing the Future Gala April 28, 2007 – “Black-Tie for the Brave” Gala Inaugurates New School Building
Washington, DC, February 20, 2007 — Two Rivers Public Charter School will hold its third annual gala, Framing the Future: an evening of art and music in support of the Two Rivers community on April 28, 2007 in its innovative new school building located at 1227 4th Street NE in Washington, DC. The “black tie for the brave” event begins at 7 pm and includes dinner, desserts, an open bar, live jazz by the James Williamson Project, and performances by the vocal groups Class Act and the Metronomes. A silent auction featuring the work of more than 40 artists will benefit Two Rivers’ arts programming. Tickets are $75.00 and may be purchased online at www.framingthefuturegala.org, by calling Two Rivers at 202 546 4477, or by sending an email to framing@tworiverspcs.org.
Framing the Future was a resounding success in its first two years. The 2006 gala drew a crowd of over 300 friends and supporters to Washington’s historic City Museum and raised over $60,000. Gala proceeds help Two Rivers fund specialized arts programming, purchase arts supplies, support artists in residence, and provide continuing education for teachers. Many artists who participated in past Framing the Future galas will return this year, and a wide variety of works will be available, including painting, sculpture, glass and ceramics, photography, and jewelry.
The Framing the Future committee is grateful to the business and community sponsors that support the gala. The 2007 gala is sponsored by, among others: Hunt Smith Design, Quite a Stir Catering, Building Hope, The National Capitol Bank of Washington, Ford and Harrison LLP, Pendragwn Productions, Demian \Wilbur \ Architects, and Peterson and Collins Inc.
About Two Rivers Public Charter School
Two Rivers Public Charter School offers classes from preschool through 5th grade and will expand one grade each year until it reaches 8th grade in 2009. The mission of the school is to nurture a diverse group of students to become lifelong, active participants in their own education, develop a sense of self and community, and become responsible and compassionate members of society.
Two Rivers uses Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound, an educational model that emphasizes interactive, hands-on, project-based learning. The school focuses on the whole child, recognizing the importance of character education and the social-emotional needs of children while helping them achieve academic excellence. The Two Rivers staff share a strong belief that all children can learn and be high achievers. The curriculum at Two Rivers is rigorous, standards-based, and provides opportunities for students to excel in all areas. An integrated arts program and a content-based Spanish program augment the school’s demanding academic program. These elements come together through learning expeditions that allow students to incorporate and apply their classroom learning through real-world experiences.
To learn more about Two Rivers, please visit www.tworiverspcs.org or call 202-546-4477.
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Contact
Jessica Wodatch
Executive Director
202 546 4477
jwodatch@tworiverspcs.org
Jim May
Acting Principal
202 546 4477
jmay@tworiverspcs.org
