Alameda Supervisor Named "Arts Champion of the Year"

Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty has been named the inaugural recipient of the “Arts Champion of the Year” Award, the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) announced.

The newly-created award will be presented annually by LVPAC to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to supporting the cultural and performing arts in the Tri-Valley.

The award will be presented to Supervisor Haggerty at the third annual LVPAC Lobster Clambake on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The organization’s largest fundraising event of the year, the Lobster Clambake is held each fall at Wente Vineyards in Livermore with proceeds going to support both the Bankhead Theater and Bothwell Arts Center.

Last year, Supervisor Haggerty played a key role in the process as LVPAC worked to resolve outstanding debt on the Bankhead Theater and make the transition to an independent theater model.

“On behalf of Alameda County, Scott worked closely with LVPAC, the City of Livermore, and the Bank of New York/Mellon to develop a solution that would ensure the Bankhead Theater could remain a vibrant centerpiece for the arts in Livermore and the entire Tri-Valley,” said Denise Watkins, vice president of the LVPAC Board of Directors.

Haggerty was elected president of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors earlier this year. He represents the First District which includes Livermore, Dublin, most of the city of Fremont, and unincorporated areas of East Alameda County.

For more information regarding sponsorship, table reservations, or single tickets for the Lobster Clambake, call (925) 373-6800 or visit www.livermoreperformingarts.org/clambake.