Earlier this year, the Rotary Club of Solvang teamed up with local nonprofit Solvang Theaterfest to co-produce a live comedy show at the Solvang Festival Theater. The September event featured prolific comedian Brian Regan and turned out to be a sold-out show, according to Solvang Theaterfest.
The two groups split the proceeds. In late November, the Rotary Club announced that it would use part of its share of the proceeds to make a donation of $5,000 to Solvang Theaterfest.
“It was a pleasure to work in tandem with Theaterfest to bring such a quality performance to the Santa Ynez Valley,” Allan Jones, event chair for the Rotary Club of Solvang, said in a statement. “We had great support from local business sponsors and fans from all over the Central Coast, which made for a truly special evening that exceeded our fundraising goals.
“It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Everyone said they felt better after the show,” Jones added. “We hope to bring Brian Regan back next year for an encore and provide another health service to our community.”
In addition to the Theaterfest donation, the Rotary Club used its proceeds to benefit local student scholarships, senior services, community projects, and other causes, according to the organization.
This article appears in Dec 8-15, 2022.