CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND INCLUSION CENTENNIAL GALA | NOVEMBER 12, 2022 | NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, NEWARK, NJ XIAN ZHANG MUSIC DIRECTOR
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 AT 5 PM New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ COCKTAIL RECEPTION & NETWORKING LAVISH SEATED DINNER CURATED BY CHEF DAVID BURKE CENTENNIAL CONCERT 7:30 pm Xian Zhang conductor Yo-Yo Ma cello New Jersey Symphony New Jersey Ballet Wynton Marsalis Herald, Holler and Hallelujah (New Jersey Symphony Co-Commission) Dvořák Cello Concerto Ginastera Selections from Four Dances from Estancia AFTERPARTY OF DESSERTS, DANCING & DELIGHTS A once-in-a-lifetime a air to toast the first 100 years, benefit the artistic and education programs of the New Jersey Symphony and welcome the next generation of enthusiasts and musicians. For additional information, please contact Melissa Futch, manager of special events, at events@njsymphony.org or 973.735.1729. Black - tie optional Valet Parking RSVP | October 28 CENTENNIAL GALA
Charles F. Lowrey
Victor Parsonnet & the Parsonnet
David Burke
XIAN ZHANG Music Director
YO-YO MA
Legendary Cellist
& Guest Artist HONOREES Dr.
Family GALA CHAIR
Chairman and CEO Prudential Financial, Inc CELEBRITY CHEF
Sponsors as of September 13, 2022 Celebration Table Hosts BD Ann & Stan Borowiec Merck Elin Mueller Dr. Phillip & Ellen Neches PFK O’Connor Davies Norm Slonaker & Linda Dujack Commemorative Table Hosts Audrey Bartner Christine Lam & Timothy Swope Shau-wai & Marie Lam Lowenstein Sandler LLP Donald Strangfeld & Be ina Daly Party for Four CareCentrix Stewart & Judith Colton Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Elaine & Stan Heimberger PSEG Rutgers University - Newark Party for Two Sue Henderson, Ph.D. M&T Bank Mr. & Mrs. Kent Papsun Lead Sponsor CENTENNIAL GALA SPONSORS We thank the following sponsors Centennial Sponsors Mindy A. Cohen & David Bershad Lipper Family Charitable Foundation
Althea Alston
Audrey Bartner
Ann Borowiec
Nicole Butler
Patricia L. Capawana
CENTENNIAL GALA LEADERSHIP
Centennial Gala Commi ee
Mindy A. Cohen
Bart Feller
Laura Coti Garre
Christine Lam
Ruth Lipper
Centennial Commi ee
Patrick Aylward, Co-Chair
Linda Bowden, Co-Chair
Ruth Lipper, Co-Chair
Albert and Carole Angel
Ann D. Borowiec
Freda Brown
Nancy Cantor
Patricia L. Capawana
Janet Cashion
Mindy Cohen
Alan and Hope Danzis
Tray Davis
Evan Delgado
Christina Harcar
Dave and Ki y Hartman
Dr. Sue Henderson
Angela Houle
David Huber
Gregory Khost
Dr. Kimberlynn J. Kleasen and
Mr. Glenn S. Thomas
Sco Kobler
Shau-wai Lam
Eduardo Lara
Greg LaRosa
Philip Leininger
Ken Malagiere
William Marino
Dana Mencel
Michelle Merchant
Michael Parent
Adam Perle
Madison McHugh-Thieke
Michelle Merchant
Dimitri Nakhamkin
Margarita Wallach
Lisa Martinez Wolmart
Eric Wyrick
Daniel Zanella
Christopher and Theresa Petermann
Stephen Sichak
Norman Slonaker
Lawrence J. Tamburri
Catherine Terrell
Madison McHugh-Thieke
Gabriel van Aalst
Bob Wagner
William and Linda Walker
Margarita Wallach
Lisa Webber
Peter Webster Lisa Martinez Wolmart
Simon Woods
Daniel Zanella
Centennial Honorary Council
Governor Philip D. Murphy and First Lady
Tammy Snyder Murphy, Chairs
Hon. Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of Newark
Senator Cory A. Booker
Hon. James M. Cahill, Mayor of New Brunswick
Hon. Joseph N. Divincenzo, Jr.
Hon. Mark Freda, Mayor of Princeton
Governor Thomas H. Kean
Senator Robert Menendez
Hon. Pasquale Menna, Mayor of Red Bank
Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.
Senator M. Teresa Ruiz
PACKAGES & TICKETS
Lead Sponsor Package – $100,000 ($91,360 is tax-deductible)
• Premier seating for 24 guests (3 tables)
• Full-color two-page spread ad in the program book
• Logo on invitation, event materials, website, program book and signage
• Meet and greet photo op with Music Director Xian Zhang for six (6) guests
• New Jersey Symphony musician seated at table of your choice
• Donor concierge for centennial season
• Social media post and links
• Quartet performance at your HQ or home
• Logo on centennial season signage at New Jersey venues
• Centennial season membership to Amadeus Circle
• Concert tickets and gourmet meal at NICO before a New Jersey Symphony performance at NJPAC for four (4) guests
(Exclusive!) Cocktail Reception Sponsor or Afterparty Sponsor – $75,000 ($69,240 is tax-deductible)
• Premier seating for 16 guests (2 tables)
• Full-color two-page spread ad in the program book
• Logo on invitation, event materials, website, program book and cocktail reception or afterparty signage
• Meet and greet photo op with Music Director Xian Zhang for four (4) guests
• New Jersey Symphony musician seated at table of your choice
• Donor concierge for centennial season
• Social media post and links
• Quartet performance at your HQ or home
• Naming opportunity for signature cocktail or dessert
Centennial Sponsor – $50,000 ($44,240 is tax-deductible)
• Premium seating for 16 guests (2 tables)
• Full-page color ad in the program book
• Logo on invitation, event materials, website, program book and signage
• Meet and greet photo op with Music Director Xian Zhang for two (2) guests
• New Jersey Symphony musician seated at table of your choice
• Donor concierge for centennial season
Celebration Table – $25,000 ($22,120 is tax-deductible)
• Premium seating for 8 guests (1 table)
• Full-page color ad in the program book
• Listing on invitation, event materials, website and program book
Commemorative Table – $15,000 ($12,120 is tax-deductible)
• Prime seating for 8 guests (1 table)
• Half-page color ad in the program book
• Listing on invitation, event materials, website and program book
Party for Four – $10,000 ($8,560 is tax-deductible)
• Box seats for 4 guests
• Special seating for dinner
• Listing on event materials, website and program book
Party for Two – $5,000 ($4,280 is tax-deductible)
• Box seats for 2 guests
• Special seating for dinner
• Listing on event materials, website and program book
VIP Ticket – $1,000 ($640 is tax-deductible)
• Reserved seating for 1 guest
• Listing in program book
Sponsorships, Tables & Tickets
Lead Sponsor
$75,000 (Exclusive!)
$75,000 (Exclusive!)
$50,000 Centennial Sponsor
$25,000 Celebration Table
$15,000 Commemorative Table
$10,000 Party for Four
$5,000 Party for Two
$1,000 VIP Ticket (1 guest)
Program Book Advertising (Ad materials due by October 14.) Specs to follow.
$5,000 Full-page
$2,500 Half-page
Other Support
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❏ $100 Sponsor a New Jersey Symphony musician to a end the a erparty ❏ $250 Sponsor New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra students to a end the Centennial Concert. ❏ I would like to make a contribution of $____________ to support the event. TOTAL $_________________ Enclosed is my check payable to: New Jersey Symphony Charge $____________________to: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ AMEX ❏ Discover Card No.________________________________________________________Exp._____________________CVV# _______________ Signature _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return card and payment to: New Jersey Symphony, Centennial Gala, 60 Park Place, Suite 900, Newark, NJ 07102 (Please provide your name as you wish it to appear in print for this event.) RSVP by Oct 28 CENTENNIAL GALA
