Join the Boards of Directors of American Gothic Performing Arts and Bridge View Center, Inc. as we celebrate the opening of the 2026 Performing Arts Festival and its host, Bridge View Center.
An evening of timeless style and timely art awaits. Begin with a red carpet arrival, followed by a pre-party reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Dave Sharp Quartet. The celebration continues with an elegant four-course dinner prepared by BVC Chef Adam Hunt and his team, culminating in a spirited live auction.
ALL PROCEEDS benefit theater enhancements at Bridge View Center and AGPA’s summer programming.
KINDLY REPLY BY NOON, MAY 22 : https://www.americangothicfest.org/arts-gala-reservations
or Call 641-684-7000
ATTIRE: TIMELESS STYLE WITH A MODERN TWIST
(Mid-century inspired elegance encouraged)
Menu items for the evening
Hors d’oeuvres
Mini Beef Wellington Bites: Puff Pastry | Mushroom Duxelles | Beef Tenderloin | Perigeux Sauce | Chervil
Stuffed Belgian Endives: Belgian Endive | Maytag Mousse | Prosciutto Di Parma | Amarena Cherries | Port Wine Redux
Amuse Bouche
Smoked Salmon Blini’s: Russian Blini’s | Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon | Bottarga | Capers | Red Onion | Meyer Lemon Crème Fraiche | Dill
Signature Salad
Spring Farmers Market Salad: Roquette | Frisee | Hearts of Palm | Heirloom Tomatoes | Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles | Candied Pecans | Raspberry Vinaigrette
Entrees
Guests may have a choice of . . .
Roasted New York Strip Loin with Sauce à l’américaine | Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Steamed Rainbow Carrots
Smoked Prime Rib of Pork with Charcutiere Sauce | Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Steamed Rainbow Carrots
Roasted Vegetable Provencal Tart: Flaky Butter Pastry | Ratatouille of Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomato | Goat Cheese Mousse | Herbes de Provence | Balsamic Reduction | Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Rainbow Carrots
Dessert
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake: Delicate Lemon Layer Cake | Limoncello-Infused Mascarpone Cream | Macerated Berries | Lemon Zest | Fresh Mint
