An attendee displays two oysters while wearing an oyster-themed crown. The annual Art & Oysters fundraiser returns Nov. 14 to the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts in Yuba City, with proceeds supporting the theater's 299-seat Main Stage project. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture and the Yuba Sutter Rotary Night Club will host their annual Art & Oysters fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 14, to support development of the 299-seat Main Stage at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at the theater, 754 Plumas St. in Yuba City. Tickets cost $75 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Main Stage project.

The planned expansion will provide additional space for student performances, theatrical productions, concerts and other cultural events. Organizers say the project will also create more opportunities for young performers and expand arts programming in the Yuba-Sutter region.

A plate of oysters Rockefeller showcases one of the dishes featured at the annual Art & Oysters fundraiser. The Nov. 14 event will offer all-you-can-eat oysters, chicken and side dishes to raise funds for the Sutter Theater's Main Stage project. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

The fundraiser will feature an oyster dinner, live music, an artists' showcase and a live auction.

Guests can choose from freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, barbecued oysters and Rockefeller-style preparations. Admission includes all-you-can-eat oysters, chicken and side dishes. A no-host bar will also be available.

THORKAT, a cover band performing music from the 1970s through today, will provide entertainment throughout the evening.

Members of THORKAT, a cover band performing hits from the 1970s through today, will provide live entertainment during the Art & Oysters fundraiser Nov. 14 at the Sutter Theater Center for the Arts in Yuba City. Photo courtesy of Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture

The artists' showcase and live auction will feature works by local artists, including oyster-inspired creations.

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture, a nonprofit organization serving Yuba and Sutter counties, provides arts education, programming and support for artists and cultural organizations. The organization has served as the region's California Arts Council affiliate for 45 years.

Organizers encourage advance reservations because seating is limited.

Tickets are available at yubasutterarts.org or through the Sutter Theater box office. For more information, call 530-742-2787.