Upcoming Event
- Thu, May 29 6:00 pm Pleasantdale Chateau, 757 Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange Buy Tickets
Event Information
6 pm: Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 pm: Private Concert & Gala Dinner
Honoring
Governor Thomas H. Kean
Join the New Jersey Symphony and an array of cultural, social, business and civic leaders for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and entertainment. This annual benefit gala will honor former Governor Thomas H. Kean on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognize his passion and dedication to ensuring that every New Jerseyan has access to the power of live performing arts.
This unforgettable evening is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring while providing critical funding to the Symphony’s expansive educational offerings. Your support helps build the next generation of listeners and musicians.
Net proceeds will support the artistic and educational programs of the Symphony. Your support sparks exciting possibilities and opens new pathways to success and access to the arts for the youth and communities the New Jersey Symphony serves. Thank you!
Download the event details, reservation form and advertising information here.
Sponsorships and Tickets
- Sponsorships start at $5,000.
- Standard event tickets start at $1,250.
- Next Gen tickets (ages 21–40) start at $175.
Gala sponsors and supporters will enjoy benefits including:
- Reception: Savor a lavish cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, music and a few dazzling surprises.
- Concert & Dinner: Enjoy a private musical performance by members of the New Jersey Symphony and students of the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra.
- Online & Silent Auction: Our auction offers fabulous items-from restaurant gift cards to vacation getaways.
Program book advertising opportunities
Your ad will be placed in the Spring into Music event journal.
- Inside cover full-page ad (color) – $3,000
- Full-page ad (color) – $2,000
- Half-page ad (color) – $1,000
Artwork is due by April 18, 2025.
For more information, please contact Jesse Goodale, Manager of Special Events, at 973.735.1729 or events@njsymphony.org. Please reference Spring into Music Gala & Auction.
Thank you to all our sponsors!
Dinner sponsor
Arthur Ryan
Cocktail reception sponsor
Hackensack Meridian Health
Diamond sponsors
Ann & Stan Borowiec
The Lipper Family Charitable Foundation
Platinum sponsor
Norman Slonaker & Linda Dujack
Gold sponsors
Mindy Cohen & David Bershad
JP Morgan
Silver sponsors
Audrey Bartner
Michael & Jane Griffinger
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
TD Bank
*Commitments as of 2/4/25