Welcome to the 2008 presentation of ARTS by George! Experience an evening like no other at George Mason University’s magnificent Center for the Arts in Fairfax, Virginia!

Imagine a night of marvelous music, delicious dance, tempting theater, vibrant visual art, and creative cuisine. Your journey of discovery begins on the Performing Arts Plaza, where you will be greeted by an Ambassador to the Arts who will provide you with your information to plan your itinerary: a guide to your evening of discovery.   As your route enfolds, you will enjoy brief, engaging presentations by Mason students and faculty in a variety of unique, "behind-the-scenes" studio environments.  You will also pass through our new silent auction where you will have the opportunity to bid on an array of unique arts experiences and items. At the same time, you will sample delicacies from around the world, elegantly prepared and served.  

After you have savored the remarkable talent of the Arts at Mason – and feasted well – you will arrive at the Concert Hall. There, you will be ushered to premium seats for the 8 P.M. performance of Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. For this outstanding performance Mitchell takes the stage for a spectacular evening of timeless show tunes, ballads, and classic love songs.

After the concert, you will join our celebrated performer on the Concert Hall stage for an elegant champagne and dessert reception.

Arts, by George! salutes our honorary committee.  We thank the many generous sponsors who have made this event a success.  We applaud the talented students and faculty for their dedication and enthusiasm.  We give a standing ovation to the hard-working volunteers for their tireless devotion.

We know you will have an extraordinary evening!