FAIRFAX, Va., March 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:

George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces theARTS by George! benefit event, headlined by acclaimed actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. ARTS by George! takes place onSaturday, October 3, on George Mason's Fairfax Campus.

The event raises vital support for student scholarships in visual arts, dance, music, theater, game design, film, and arts management, as well as for theMason Community Arts Academy,Green Machine Ensembles, and theGreat Performances at Masonseason at the Center for the Arts. Tickets and sponsorships are available for purchase on the eventwebsite.

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