Sawyer Brown comes to town

A handful of representatives from the Platte Valley non-profit organizations attended a meeting sponsored by Brush Creek Ranch on June 17 at the Platte Valley Community Center. Michael Williams, with Brush Creek Ranch announced that Valley Strong, a non-profit organization is bringing Sawyer Brown to Saratoga to perform at 8 p.m., July 20 at the PVCC and that local non-profit organizations will benefit from any tickets sales they make.

Williams explained three tiers of ticket sales to the representatives, which include $50, $200 and $500 tickets.

The $50 tickets are for the back rows, the $200 tickets include middle rows, hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. The $500 tickets include front rows, hors d'oeuvres, and open bar and a meet and greet with Sawyer Brown after the concert.

The tickets went on sale Monday at the PVCC. When people purchase the tickets they make the check out to whomever they want to donation to go to. If paying by credit card, the buyer will need to tell the PVCC which non-profit they want the money to go to and the money will be distributed accordingly after the concert.

Dulcie Schalck is contacting the other non-profit organizations in the Valley to let them know of the opportunity.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Sawyer Brown to Saratoga to support the local community and its charities," said Williams, COO and Executive Vice President of The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch. "Last year's concert benefited 13 organizations and we are excited as this year's event continues to grow to raise money for even more causes while becoming known as a memorable evening of top name entertainment for all to enjoy together."

Williams said that the White family, which owns and operates Brush Creek Ranch sponsors several programs, including the Valley Strong program.

Brush Creek Ranch books the band and then the non-profit organizations promote the ticket sales. The non-profit organization keeps the money for the tickets they sell.

This year the checks will be made directly to the non-profit the ticket buyer wants to promote. The change is that tickets will only be purchased at the Platte Valley Community Center.

Greg Bush, the Community Center assistant, explained that each non-profit organization will have a file. The process will help with ensuring that tickets are not oversold, explained Williams.

With only 407 seats, including wheelchair access, there will not be a bad seat in the house, Williams said.

Williams added that the culinary staff at Brush Creek Ranch will be making and serving the hors d'oeuvres and the Ranch is also sponsoring the open bar.

Sawyer Brown is an American country music band that was founded in 1981. The band has released more than 20 studio albums and 50 charted singles including 10 singles to make the top five in the charts. Most recently, the band released their newest single in May, "Walk Out Of The Rain".

For more information, contact your favorite non-profit organization to see if they are participating or call the PVCC at 307-326-7822.