Chair-ries Jubilee will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 22 at the Museum Center at 5ive Points. The Chamber’s Arts in Education and Business Committee announces the event’s return to The Museum Center at 5ive Points, after the pandemic caused a change in logistics for the event in 2020 and 2021. This year’s theme is “Refresh and Renew in 2022."
Each year, community members and schools donate experiences, gift cards, diamond jewelry, décor and hand-crafted furniture pieces to the fundraiser. Chair-ries Jubilee is best known for antique furniture pieces, specifically chairs, that have been re-finished by artists and refreshed with new life. Artists’ items will be showcased in both silent and live auctions. Food and beverages, including wine and beer, are included in the ticket price.
"The Arts in Education and Business Committee (formerly the Allied Arts Council) of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce has provided over $544,000 to our schools and community since the inception of the Chair-ries Jubilee fundraiser," officials said. "While artists were unable to visit area schools in person this past year, we were able to fund projects for our teachers and offer several virtual programs and plays."
Food and beverage providers include Gardner’s Market, Café Roma, Thomas Hospitality, Tarver Distributing, Cooke’s Food Store, Aubrey’s and Fulin’s Asian Cuisine. Greg Hicks will also showcase Mexican fare from Misfit Tacos and Inman Coffee will pair up with Bradley Central High School’s Culinary Arts class to provide coffee and “chair-rie”-themed desserts.
Tickets for Chair-ries Jubilee can be purchased in advance at the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce for $25 or at the door for $30. Corporate sponsorships are $150, are tax-deductible and provide recognition for your organization. For more information about corporate sponsorships, contact Melissa Skinner at Mskinner@clevelandchamber.com or 423-472-6587.
Visit Facebook.com/Chairriesjubilee for more information or contact Tasha Sullivan at Tsullivan@clevelandchamber.com or 423-472-6587.