On Saturday, July 8, Coos Art Museum launches its 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition with a dinner and auction fundraiser. This exciting evening will begin at 5 pm with a social hour. Preview silent auction items and enjoy a refreshment of punch, beer or wine before dinner. The Maritime Dinner has become a favorite area tradition and is the savory highlight of the evening. Dinner will feature a “Seafood Extravaganza” presented by the Coach House of Coos Bay. Chef Jim Lorenz will be preparing a seafood buffet for your dining enjoyment. The menu items include: Barbequed Salmon, Crab Cakes, Cajun Shrimp, Barbequed Oysters, Alaskan Cod with Alfredo Sauce, Bacon Wrapped Tuna, Steamer Clams and Stuffed Chicken Breasts for those who prefer an alternative to seafood. Artworks in the silent auction include just completed en plein air paintings by the participating 24th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition artists. Proceeds from this fundraising event go to support Museum operations. Reservations are recommended. Tickets for the dinner and auction are $45 for museum members and $50 for non-members. The tickets can be purchased at Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, by telephone (541) 267-3901; credit cards are accepted. New half-year museum memberships are now available at a reduced price for events and activities, July through October. Contact Coos Art Museum for more details. Please RSVP for dinner tickets by Saturday, July 1.
