Roseville's nonprofit Magic Circle Theatre will host its third annual Black Tie Gala featuring the Birdsall Awards on October 28, 2006. The black-tie optional event will celebrate music from the season, raise funds, and honor actors who appeared in the previous season's 12 productions.

The event will feature not only the awards, but an entire awards program with production numbers from the season. In addition, the event will include a hosted reception and silent auction.

"Over the years, interest in the Birdsall Awards has grown tremendously," said Magic Circle President Brent Null. "Our season subscribers select the recipients through secret ballot, and they've always enjoyed the event."

"But we also have growing interest from others who see our shows and support our programs," he added. "This is a celebration for the entire community." Magic Circle is a nonprofit theatre company that produces eight shows each year in its two downtown Roseville venues: the Roseville and Tower Theaters on Vernon Street. It also offers a host of other programs, including youth productions. Null said Magic Circle is still in need of contributions to help pay for some long-term debt that the nonprofit assumed when it renovated the Roseville Theater. "So this is a chance to celebrate and honor our actors and patrons, while raising funds to help retire our capitol improvement debt," he said. "And contributions are tax-deductible."

Tickets to the Season Kickoff Gala featuring the Birdsall Awards (black tie optional) are $50. They may be purchased by calling the Magic Circle box office at 782-1777. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Roseville Theater with a reception and silent auction. Entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m.

Contributions for the silent auction are also being sought. Please call Kathy Wilens (705-0603) or Paul March (220-3413) for more information.

Here is a sampling of the items to be auctioned at the event.

• Wine Tour of the Napa Valley- Two Day Luxury Bed and Breakfast stay for two nights in the beautiful Napa Valley-includes personalized wine tours and wine dinner - Value $2,000
• 4 Day, 3 Night Mexican Cruise, Caribbean Cruise Lines from Hayward Travel - Value $1,000
• 2-Night Stay in South Lake Tahoe Getaway, includes wine and romantic goodies basket - Value $500
• Atlantis Casino Hotel Getaway - Reno, NV - Value $300
• Tower Theater /Musical Party - Party for up to 50 of your closest friends, at the beautiful Tower theater, includes refreshments and a showing of your favorite Musical or movie. - Value $
• Round of Golf for Four at the prestigious private-golf course, Sierra View Country Club, Roseville, including carts - Value $275
• Round of Golf for Four at Roseville's Del Webb Community in Sun City, including carts - Value $225
• Sports Memorabilia
• Dinner/Theater Packages
• Theater Memorabilia
• Collectible Artwork from a variety of local and renowned artists

Raffle tickets are still available for a chance to win our beautiful Kohler Digital Baby Grand Piano. The drawing will be at the Gala. (Need not be present to win.)