2024 Gala

We heard it through the grapevine that two legendary Motown groups are coming together for the Great Lakes Center for the Arts for the 2024 Gala

The Sounds of Motor City will feature Motown legends, The Temptations, and The Four Tops. Backed by a tight rhythm section and blazing brass ensemble, these legendary supergroups will bring their signature sound to the party of the season – the 2024 Annual Gala. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring cocktails, a VIP dinner with a live auction, and American music royalty The Temptations and The Four Tops - 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.

This annual fundraiser benefits 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.

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: Motor City Chic, Black Tie Optional

5:00PM Doors Open for VIP Dinner Guests (Attended through a Sponsorship)
Cocktails and Photo Opportunity
VIP Dinner 
Luxury Live Auction

7:45PM Doors Open for Concert Ticket Holders
Cocktails and Photo Opportunity

8:30PM Gala Concert 
Sounds of Motor City featuring The Temptations & The Four Tops

10:00PM Rooftop Afterparty
Dancing, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

11:30PM Evening Concludes

Concert Tickets

New this Year! Gala concert tickets will be available as part of any subscription package.

Subscribers will now be able to include Gala concert tickets (including Rooftop Afterparty) to their subscription package. Subscribing is the best way to guarantee seats to the hottest summer party in town and we've just made it easier than ever; purchase tickets to just three or more events to build your subsciption package!

Subscription access will be available as follows:

March 1 • Donor Patron Level Subscriptions Available
March 8 • Donor Friend Level Subscriptions Available
March 15 • Renewing Subscriptions Available
April 1 • New Subscriptions Available
May 1 • Remaining single tickets on sale for the 2024 Gala Concert

Questions?

For any questions, please contact the Development Office at 231.439.2606 or gala@greatlakescfa.org