2023 Gala
A taste of the Windy City is heading this way! One of the most legendary rock & roll bands of all time, Chicago, will bring their signature sound to the party of the season – the Great Lakes Center for the Arts’ 2023 Gala!
Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring cocktails, a VIP dinner with a live auction, and Chicago - LIVE in concert. After the show, guests are encouraged to head upstairs to the Rooftop Afterparty to dance the night away under the stars and enjoy tasty, well-crafted cocktails and inspired bites on the Center’s version of the Willis Tower.
Thank you for your interest! The 2023 Gala has been received with so much excitement that it is currently sold out! Join the waitlist at the button below to be contacted should sponsorships or concert tickets become available.
Proceeds from the Gala benefit the mission of the Great Lakes Center for the Arts—to inspire, entertain, educate, and serve all in Northern Michigan year-round by presenting exceptional experiences across the full spectrum of the performing arts and offering impactful educational opportunities.
The Evening
Attire: Chicago Chic, Black Tie optional
5:00PM VIP Dinner (Attended through a Sponsorship only)
8:30PM Gala Concert with Chicago
10:00PM Rooftop Afterparty sponsored by Todd Wenzel Automotive
About Chicago
This year marks Chicago’s 56th consecutive year of touring. The setlist will include timeless fan favorites that span multiple decades and are beloved by fans of all ages!
Chicago is one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time and the highest-charting American band in Billboard’s Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists. The first American band to ever chart albums in Billboard’s Pop Top 40 in five consecutive decades, Chicago has earned an impressive 47 gold and platinum awards throughout their distinguished career. In 2020, Chicago was awarded a Grammy for the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.
Individual Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Co-Chair | $25,000
- Recognition from Center Stage
- Eight prime tickets to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Distinguished recognition on all materials
- Optional on-call personal concierge available via text or phone call for duration of the evening
- Recognition in the Gala program
- Acknowledgment on the Gala webpage
Committee | $12,000
- Eight tickets to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Recognition in the Gala program
- Acknowledgment on the Gala webpage
Maestro | $6,000
- Four tickets to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Recognition in the Gala program
- Acknowledgment on the Gala webpage
Director | $3,000
- Two tickets to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Recognition in the Gala program
- Acknowledgment on the Gala webpage
Soloist | $1,500
- One ticket to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Recognition in the Gala program
- Acknowledgment on the Gala webpage
Diamond Event Sponsor | $50,000
- Eight prime tickets to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Naming rights to the Gala Concert with prominent logo placement
- Recognition from Center Stage
- Company name listed in the Gala program
- Recognition in printed and digital materials
Platinum Event Sponsors | $25,000
- Eight prime tickets to VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Naming rights to
choice of Rooftop Afterparty or(fulfilled) VIP Dinner - Logo on cocktail napkins at the
Rooftop Afterparty orVIP Dinner - Recognition from Center Stage
- Company name listed in the Gala program
- Recognition in printed and digital materials
Gold Event Sponsors | $12,000
- Six tickets to the VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Naming rights to choice of Rooftop Afterparty Entertainment, VIP Welcome, or Signature Drink
- Recognition from Center Stage
- Company name listed in the Gala program
- Recognition in printed and digital materials
Silver Event Sponsors | $6,000
- Four tickets to the VIP Dinner, Gala Concert, and Rooftop Afterparty
- Recognition from Center Stage
- Company name listed in the Gala program
- Recognition in printed and digital materials
Gala Sponsors
Honorary Chairs
- Daniel & Pamella DeVos
Co-Chairs
- Lin and Herb Henkel
- Bill and Barbara Parfet
- Thomas and Joan Sabatino
- David V. and Pamela Johnson, Bay Harbor Company, Harbor Sotheby's International Realty
- Jane Warner and John Hegener
Committee
- Anonymous
- Bill and Gigi Clements
- Carole and Bill Cobb
- Bill and Marilyn Crawford
- Kevin and Kathryn Hess
- The Oswald and Hulsey Family
- The Mansfield Family Foundation
- Gib and Sandy Mosher
- Paul and Dianne Saber, Panera Bread
- Jim and Janet Riehl
- Bill and Julie Wentworth
- Howard and Laura Willard
Maestro
- Jonathan and Mary Kay Borisch Family
- Chris and Tami Christensen
- Trip and Chris Howell
- Gretchen and Keith Pretty
- Steve and Lisa Trulaske
- Ambassador Ron Weiser and Barrie Bender
Director
- Laura and Ronald Bostick
- Tim and Cindy Brammer
- Robyn Overbey Daley
- Matt and Kathleen Davis
- Don and Janet DeFosset
- John and Martha Eggemeyer
- Dr. and Mrs. Warren Gase
- Curt Harrison
- Jane and Michael Hourani
- Maryann Kolb
- Kevan and Wynne Lawlor
- Irving and Susan Levy
- Robert and Annette Pocica
- Craig and Irene Rogerson
- Bob and Elysa Roskam
- John Rutherford
- Stephen and Mary Jo Scofes
- Jay and Carol Slavsky
- Patricia Swope and Jeff Gagie
- Kurt and Phoebe Wietzke
Soloist
- Mary Garcia
- Paul Knapp
In Kind
Questions?
For any questions, please contact the Development Office at 231.439.2601 or gala@greatlakescfa.org
Liability Release Waiver
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