By Mabel Pais
Join the esteemed New Jersey Symphony, alongside a gathering of cultural luminaries, social influencers, enterprising minds and civic dignitaries, as it revels in an enchanting evening of exquisite dining and enthralling entertainment at the Bridgerton-inspired gala.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception filled with delicious food, fabulous auction items, live music and a few dazzling surprises. Then, enjoy a gala dinner and be treated to a private performance from members of the New Jersey Symphony and students of the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra.
The NJ Symphony’s Bridgerton-inspired concert and gala dinner are the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring in Regency-era splendor while providing critical funding to the Symphony’s expansive artistic and educational offerings.
Get ready for an evening of delights!
PROGRAM
Thu, Apr 18 6:00 pm @ Pleasantdale Chateau, 757 Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange
6 pm | Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 pm | Private Concert & Dinner
HONORING
The NJ Symphony is excited to honor the Newark Alliance and its President & CEO Evan Weiss at this event! The Newark Alliance is New Jersey’s premier private sector-led inclusive economic, community, and workforce development organization. It is dedicated to fostering inclusive economic and community development in Newark.
The Newark Alliance and its President & CEO Evan Weiss
Gala Co-Chairs
Kate Ransom-Silliman & Laura C. Garrett
EVENT DETAILS, RESERVATION, ADVERTISING
For Event Details, Reservation Form and Advertising information, visit njsymphony.org/assets/doc/NJ-Symphony-Spring-Gala-Sponsorship-Brochure-030124-8015274a15.pdf.
AUCTION
Online Auction Open!
The New Jersey Symphony’s Spring into Music auction is open through April 18 at 9:30 PM. This is open to everyone, and includes spectacular getaways, VIP experiences, musical performances, artwork and more!
Not attending the Spring into Music Gala? No problem! Online bidders can participate in real time up until the auction closes. You’ll receive notices about your bid status to make sure you stay competitive.
TICKETS
For Individual & Sponsor Tickets, visit one.bidpal.net/springintomusic/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)
Discount Ticket Opportunities for Young Professionals (ages 21-40) to attend are also available.
For more information, contact Jesse Goodale, Manager of Special Events, at 973.735.1729 or events@njsymphony.org. Please reference ‘Spring into Music.’
The New Jersey Symphony
The Emmy and Grammy Award-winning New Jersey Symphony is redefining what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century. The Symphony is renewing its deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be a new experience; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of our organization-all to better reflect and serve our vibrant communities. Since 2021, Music Director Xian Zhang has worked together with composer, violinist, educator and social-justice advocate Daniel Bernard Roumain, the orchestra’s Resident Artistic Catalyst, to offer programming that connects with diverse communities in Newark and throughout New Jersey.
Internationally renowned Chinese American conductor Xian Zhang began her tenure as the New Jersey Symphony’s current Music Director in 2016. Since her arrival at the New Jersey Symphony, Zhang has revitalized programming with an industry leading commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in mainstage concerts. In its second century of bringing concerts to the people of New Jersey, the Symphony will present audience favorites in 2023–24 including Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, violinist Joshua Bell leading the orchestra in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and pianist Daniil Trifonov playing Gershwin’s Concerto in F. New Jersey Symphony co-commissions include works by internationally-renowned living composers: Anna Clyne’s ATLAS and Jessie Montgomery’s Snapshots. Composers Rob Kapilow and Daniel Bernard Roumain will present world premieres.
For more information about the New Jersey Symphony, visit www.njsymphony.org or email information@njsymphony.org. Tickets are available for purchase by phone 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476) or on the Orchestra’s website.Connect with the New Jersey Symphony:
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(Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Spirituality, Education, Cuisine, and Business)