Celebrate the kickoff of Central Florida’s cultural season with the 8th Annual Red Chair Affair on Saturday, Aug. 25.

The big event features a sampling of the cultural offerings for the 2012-2013, at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre and includes performances from a variety of genres and organizations.

IKEA has once again partnered with Red Chair Affair for the IKEA Red Chair Silent Auction, which can be viewed at www.biddingforgood.com/redchairproject/2012. Various art organizations and corporate partners artistically decorated child-sized chairs and partnered with “packaged experiences.” The highest online bid will begin the silent auction held during the VIP reception. All of the chairs had been on display at CityArts Factory.

All activities lead up to the Red Chair Affair event, featuring a variety of performances from cultural organizations sharing one stage – all showcasing events and performances coming up during the 2012-2013 season. This year the headliner is Michael Andrew, who will be performing a preview of his performance with the Orlando Philharmonic, coming up in February as part of their 20th Anniversary season. Both general admission and VIP tickets are available for the event. General Admission patrons will be part of the  arts and cultural preshow activities in the lobby of Bob Carr from 7-8 p.m. The 90 minute performance on the Bob Carr stage begins at 8 p.m. and will feature over some Central Florida’s arts organizations. General Admission tickets are open seating and are $22 each, $15 for students/seniors.

Red Chair Affair VIP tickets include a pre and post event backstage as well as complimentary food, beer, wine from some of Orlando’s finest restaurants, as well as valet parking.  VIPs will have the opportunity to bid on the IKEA Red Chair Silent Auction and enjoy the best seats in the house for the main stage performance.  The VIP reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and patrons are encouraged to dress in their best red. VIP tickets are $225 each and corporate packages are available.

The Red Chair Project is a community service, managed by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida, designed to increase awareness of and participation in Central Florida arts and culture offerings. As a collaborative campaign involving more than 360 arts and cultural organizations, it promotes and grows the arts in the region through RedChairProject.com, a website with arts and cultural events, discounted tickets, classes/workshops and cultural getaways.

The 8th Annual Red Chair Affair is sponsored by United Arts of Central Florida and Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs.

Red Chair Affair 2012 - Details at a Glance

Red Chair Affair:

When:  August 25, 2012 – Doors open at 7 p.m., Performance begin at 8 p.m.

Where:  Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 West Livingston Street, Orlando:

General Admission $22

Students/Seniors $15

VIP tickets are $225 each (corporate packages are available).

VIP Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets available on www.RedChairProject.com.

Red Chair IKEA Online Auction:

Website: www.biddingforgood.com/RedChairProject/2012

Performances and Entertainment By:

Art & History Museums, Maitland

Bach Festival Society of Winter Park

Brass Band of Central Florida

Central Florida Community Arts

Crealdé School of Art

Empty Spaces Theatre Collaboration

Enzian Theater

Florida Opera Theatre

FloridaArtistsRegistry.com

Garden Theatre

Just Twistin’ Hay

NuLook School of Performing Arts

Orlando Aerial Arts

Orlando Ballet

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Orlando Repertory Theatre

Orlando Science Center

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF

SAK Comedy Lab

Winter Park Playhouse

Yow Dance

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.RedChairProject.com, call 407-872-2382 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .