Kentucky Wesleyan College and President Dr. Thomas and Rhonda Mitzel will host the Eighth Annual President’s Gala on Friday, April 28, at the Owensboro Convention Center. The celebration is open to all and will include recognition of members of the school’s 1858 Society and a celebration of the accomplishments of students made possible through the investment of alumni and friends.

The black-tie optional affair will begin with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment with Felix And Fingers Dueling Pianos. KWC alumnus and Kentucky Sports Radio personality Ryan Lemond ’89 will serve as master of ceremonies and auctioneer.

Members of Kentucky Wesleyan’s 1858 Society will receive two complimentary tickets in appreciation of their support of $1,000 or more in a fiscal year. The general public is also invited to be a part of the celebration, and tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $60 per person, $100 per couple, with tables of eight available for $400, and may be purchased at www.kwc.edu/gala or by calling 270-852-3274. All funds raised will benefit the Wesleyan Scholarship Fund.