MIC 2025 Gala Invitation

annual gala

May 13, 2025 Four Seasons hotel Chicago

the music institute is pleased to recognize

J. Thomas Hurvis Cultural Visionary Award for Chicago

Paquito D’Rivera David and Dorothy Dushkin Award

Sang Mee Lee Richard D. Colburn Award for Teaching Excellence

the pleasure of your company is requested at the

ANNUAL GALA The Music Institute presents an inspiring evening in support of high-quality and accessible music education for all.

Featured performances include Dushkin Award honoree Paquito D’Rivera with guitarist Fareed Haque, and Music Institute students and faculty.

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 Reception at 5:30 p.m.

Dinner and Performances at 6:45 p.m.

Event concludes at 9:00 p.m.

FOUR SEASONS hotel CHICAGO 120 East Delaware Place

Chair Emerita Alexandra C. Nichols

Honorary Chairs John and Fran Edwardson

Co-Chairs Alexandra C. Nichols Timothy Patenode Scott Verschoor

COCKTAIL ATTIRE

Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago leads people toward a lifelong engagement with music by providing widely accessible resources for high quality music teaching, performing, and service activities.

YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS Your gift supports excellence in teaching and provides the single largest source of funds for scholarships and merit-based aid, tuition-free community engagement, and neighborhood-based service activities.

for more information, or to purchase tickets or a table sponsorship please visit: musicinst.org/gala or call 847.448.8347.