The Sherman Theatre will host a party for the Stroudsburg community on August 30, with decadent desserts, prizes, a cash bar and the “Catch and Keep” auction of fifteen five-foot tall trout

The trout, each one embellished by a local artist, have been on display at public locations throughout the summer as part of Trout Trails and Tales public art project.

They will line the streets of Stroudsburg during StroudFest on August 30 and be gathered on stage for one last time at the Sherman Theatre starting at 6:00 p.m.

“Come join us for a really special evening of community spirit at the Sherman,” said Rick Berkowitz, manager of the Sherman Theatre. “If you haven’t seen all these eye-popping trout in one place yet, here is your last chance. We’ll provide great desserts, and whether you are a bidder in the auction or just an observer, the auction promises to be a lively and memorable event.”

Trout were sponsored by Monroe County Conservation District, Monroe County Commissioners, Shawnee Inn, PPL Electric Utilities, Northampton Community College, ESU, Friends of Brodhead Greenway, Stroud Township, and Paradise Valley Fishing Friends.

Hosts for trout over the summer were Paradise Brook Trout Hatchery, Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, Brodhead Creek Regional Authority, Dunklebergers Sports Outfitters, Delaware Water Gap Borough, Borough of Mt. Pocono, Eastern Monroe Public Library, First United Methodist Church on Main Street, Old Mill in Sciota, as well as Monroe County Conservation District, Monroe County Commissioners, Shawnee Inn, Northampton Community College, ESU, and Stroud Township.

The live “Catch and Keep” auction begins at 7:30. Tickets to this community event are free, but must be reserved in advance by calling the Pocono Arts Council at 570 476-4460. Proceeds of the auction benefit the Brodhead Watershed Association and Pocono Arts Council.

To see all the trout or for more information, visit the Trout Trails & Tales website.

8/22/2008