Christmas Charity Showcase

The Christmas Charity Showcase is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 7 and the Miss Gadsden State Pageant will be held on Friday, Nov. 8.  Both events will be at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center and will begin at 6 p.m.

Two Great Events One Great Place

The Charity Showcase and Silent Auction has become a holiday tradition thanks to the wonderful community support and participation.  Previously more than $70,000 has been presented to the Salvation Army and again this year all proceeds will go to this organization to help the less fortunate with food, clothing and toys.  
The Showcase will feature continuous entertainment onstage from a variety of artists including the Gadsden State Ensemble and Southern Belle dancers, along with the reigning Miss Gadsden State Suzanne Bruton including contestants from the Miss Gadsden State Pageant, which will be held the following evening.  During the Showcase attendees can enjoy the onstage entertainment or browse the many silent auction items located in the lobby.  Auction items have been consistently unique over the years and have included cars, trips, and popular sports memorabilia.  There will be a vast number of items donated by area merchants and Gadsden State employees and students.
The Miss Gadsden State Pageant held on Friday, is a preliminary for the Miss Alabama Pageant.  The contestants will participate in the evening’s entertainment, which will feature the singers directed by J.T. Harrell and dancers directed and choreographed by Kay Smith-Foster.  The reigning Miss Gadsden State will join Acting President Bill Blow to crown the winner.

There is no admission charge for either event and the public is encouraged to enjoy both nights of family friendly entertainment and great fun.