The Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts partnered with Shari Song, Rick Kong and the Korean-American community to organize a festive fundraising event for the Performing Arts and Events Center on Sunday at KOAM-TV. The event raised more than $50,000.

“Many thanks to those who volunteered, sent invitations, decorated and helped serve food and drinks. It was a super success,” wrote Joann Piquette, president of the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts, in an email.

Dinner and drinks were followed by remarks from Mayor Jim Ferrell and former Mayor Michael Park and a presentation about the events center by Executive Director Theresa Yvonne. Musical performances by the Federal Way Chorale and the Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra entertained the attendees and gave a sampling of the possibilities to come when the events center is completed.

Many Korean-American organizations donated throughout the evening, including the Korean Womens Association, Evergreen Senior Club, Federal Way Korean Association and the Korean School of Greater Federal Way. A number of individual donations were made as well. The largest contribution of $25,000 came from Atomy USA.

Total community donations raised by the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts now tops $750,000. The organization’s goal is to raise $1 million. For more information, visit www.federalwaypacc.org or www.fwcpa.org