The WCR Center for the Arts has announced its 20th anniversary Gala and Concert, celebrating the nonprofit’s two decades of promoting the arts and serving the Reading community. The event will take place on Sept. 20 at 6 p.
m. at the historic WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N. Fifth St.
, Reading. The event will feature an unforgettable evening of entertainment, honoring the tireless efforts and visionary leadership of the founding members: William G. Koch Sr.
, Dr. Thomas B. Souders, the Rev.
Glenn Miller and Stephen G. Welz. Their dedication has laid a strong foundation for the WCR’s continued success.
Additionally, special honorees Dr. Neil A. Hoffman, Penelope Proserpi and Dixie Lee Borders will be recognized for their significant contributions.
Attendees will be treated to a spectacular concert featuring the foremost accordion and bandoneón player in both classical and jazz genres, Julien Labro, with the Attacca Quartet and the Hot Club of Reading. The evening will also include a live auction. “As we look forward to the future, we are committed to continuing our mission of promoting the arts and serving the Reading community,” said Jayme Rhoads, president of the board of directors.
“We invite you to join us in celebrating our journey and to be a part of our exciting future.” From its beginnings in the 19th century as Reading’s first post office to its transformation into a vibrant performance and exhibition venue, the WCR Center for the Arts has been a cornerst.