The ninth annual fundraising gala to benefit the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1. This year's theme is "Face-to-Face."

Participants will dine amid an impressive array of portraits from the CAM collection, with ladies and gents who are a picture in elegance. They'll enjoy a cocktail hour (6:30 p.m.), dinner (7:30 p.m.) and exciting auctions, featuring original art, fine jewelry, designer handbags, and entertainment and travel packages.

Tickets $135 per person/$150 patron. Proceeds benefit the development of exhibitions, community programs and art education initiatives, which benefit the community. Corporate sponsorships are available.

For more information, contact Susan Clements at 716-286-8201.