Beef & Victory Beer Benefits ArtFusion 19464

Today is the last day to get a $5 discount on tickets to the Saturday, Aug. 8 fifth annual beef and beer fundraiser for ArtFusion 19464.

This year’s event will again be held at the ArtFusion facility at 254 E. High St. from 6 to 9 p.m.

Advance tickets are $20, if purchased before July 25. 

Tickets purchased after this date are $25. 

If the event has not sold out, tickets will be available at the door. 

Tickets can be bought online at artfusion19464.org, in person at ArtFusion, or over the phone by calling 610-326-2506. 

Guests can choose a beef entrée, or a vegetarian sandwich option.

Victory Brewing Company has once again generously donated their amazing beer for this event. 

The Butcher and the BBQ will be making the hot beef sandwiches and Montesano Bros. will again be creating their amazing side salads and veggie sandwiches. 

The Community Gardens in Pottstown will be donating a fresh garden salad for everyone to enjoy. 

There will be soda and water in addition to Victory beer and homemade desserts to finish off the meal.

Along with enjoying great food and great beer, guests will have the chance to win fun door prizes and try their luck at a 50/50 raffle. 

Guests could win a $50 Wegman's gift card, a gift basket from local soapmaker Scentual Gardens, a

Artwork by Barbara Tschantre

gift card from Connections coffee shop, goodies from Milkman Cake Shoppe, a “Shop Local” gift basket donated by Dolan Law Group, a basket of cheer donated by the ArtFusion Board of Directors and featuring a selection of red and white wines, and their choice of original artwork. 

Each guest will receive one door prize chance free with their paid ticket. 

Additional tickets will be one sale throughout the night. 

Proceeds benefit ArtFusion 19464’s upcoming fall educational exhibit Her Story. This show will feature artwork inspired by women’s history.

ArtFusion 19464 is a 501(c)3 non-profit community art center located at 254 E. High St. in downtown Pottstown. 

The school offers day, evening and weekend classes to all ages. The goal of these classes is to help students develop their creative skills through self-expression and independence. ArtFusion’s gallery hosts rotating shows featuring local artists. 

The gallery also sells handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gift items. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.

Beef and Beer Supports Art of Vietnam Veterans

Blogger's Note: The following is provided through a Facebook post by Norah Cannon, a friend of the former Gallery on High.

ArtFusion 19464 will host a beef and beer to raise funds for their upcoming education exhibit on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 6-9 p.m. at the Ballroom on High, 310 E. High St. 

This end-of-summer event features beer courtesy of Victory Brewing Company, food by Boneyard Joe’s and Montesano Bros., live music by local musician Elisha Kane and a fun 50/50 raffle.

Victory Brewing Company is generously donating all the beer for this event. 

The brewers at Victory meld European ingredients and traditions with American creativity, and their beers feature the finest ingredients to achieve their exciting flavors.

Tickets are $20 and include beer, hot beef sandwiches, great side salads, homemade desserts, and water and soda. Vegetarian wraps are available by pre-order only. 

There are a limited number of tickets available, and no tickets will be available at the door. 

Tickets can be purchased in person at ArtFusion (254 E. High St.), on their website at artfusion19464.org, or over the phone at 610-326-2506.

All proceeds will support ArtFusion’s upcoming special educational exhibit "When We Were Soldiers: Personal Stories of Our Vietnam Veterans." 

When We Were Soldiers will focus on the personal recollections of veterans of the Vietnam War. The show will open Sept. 20 with a Welcome Home reception and run through Veterans Day. 

In conjunction with this exhibit, ArtFusion will host free field trips for local middle and high school students to help them learn about this important period in our country’s history.

ArtFusion 19464 is a 501(c)3 non-profit community art center located at 254 E. High St. in downtown Pottstown. 

The school offers day, evening and weekend classes to all ages. The goal of these classes is to help students develop their creative skills through self-expression and independence. 

ArtFusion’s gallery hosts rotating shows featuring local artists. The gallery also sells handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gift items. 

The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.