Concert Information
Gala to honor Nariman Farvardin, President of Stevens Institute of Technology, and Florence Johnson, NJSO Community Relations Liaison
Friday, October 5, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark
Cocktail Party at 5:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm — Zhang Conducts Beethoven 9
Dinner immediately following the concert
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
To reserve tickets, a sponsorship or advertising, click Buy Tickets above to download a reservation form, or contact Laura Bessey, NJSO Manager of Special Events, at lbessey@njsymphony.org or 973.735.1729.
Raise your glass and join us for Xian Zhang’s third Opening Night Celebration with the NJSO. We will be celebrating the joys of giving, diversity and the remarkable community in which we live, while honoring two outstanding community members—Nariman Farvardin, President of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, and Florence Johnson, NJSO Community Relations Liaison.
All proceeds from the gala event will support the NJSO as it enriches lives through its artistic, music education and community engagement programs.
Gala Hosts
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees
Linda M. Bowden and David R. Huber, Co-Chairs of the Board
Gala Chairs
Philip Crowley and Diane C. Young
Gala Committee
Ann & Stanley Borowiec
A. Michael & Ruth C. Lipper
Michelle Merchant
Gwen Moten
Sheila & Joseph Nadler
Steve & Mary Jo Sichak
Ed Stukane
Kelland Thomas
Event Sponsor
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Individual Event Tickets
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VIP Pre-Party Package – $280 (includes $90 donation)
Pre-concert cocktail party, concert seating and valet parking.
($200 for NJSO patrons who have an October 5 concert ticket or will exchange for one.)
VIP Full Celebration Package – $780 (includes $485 donation)
Pre-concert cocktail party, concert seating, post-concert dinner and valet parking. ($700 for NJSO patrons who have an October 5 concert ticket or will exchange for one.)
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Sponsorships
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Leader – $25,000 (includes a $22,050 donation)
One table of 10 guests for cocktails, concert and dinner; Logo/name placement on event materials, NJSO website and digital slideshow; Premier placement of a full-page black and white ad in the program book.
Benefactor – $15,000 (includes a $12,050 donation)
One table of 10 guests for cocktails, concert and dinner; Logo/name placement on event materials, NJSO website and digital slideshow; Placement of a full-page black and white ad in the program book
Champion – $10,000 (includes a $7,050 donation)
One table of 10 guests for cocktails, concert and dinner; Logo/name placement on event materials, NJSO website and digital slideshow; Digital slideshow message
Dinner Supporter – $5,000 (includes a $3,230 donation)
Reservation for 6 guests for cocktails, concert and dinner; Name placement on event materials, NJSO website and digital slideshow
Cocktail Party Supporter – $2,000 (includes a $1,240 donation)
Reservation for 4 guests for cocktails and concert; Name placement on event materials, NJSO website and digital slideshow
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Advertising
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Concert Program Book Premiere Ad
Your ad will be placed in the concert program book that will be distributed at 13 concerts, reaching 18,500 patrons in all six NJSO venues from October through November 2018!
- Full-page premiere ad in our NJSO program book (black and white) – $5,000
- Half-page premiere ad in our NJSO program book (black and white) – $2,500
Digital Slideshow Ad
Your custom message will be included in the digital slideshow that will be shown at the event and placed on the NJSO website.
- Full screen color message with logo or photo –$500
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Thanks to Our Contributers
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Leaders
A. Michael & Ruth C. Lipper
Amy C. Liss
Benefactors
Champions
- Elin Mueller
- PFK O’Connor Davies, LLP
- Dr. Diane C. Young & Philip Crowley
Supporters
- Ann & Stanley Borowiec
- Boswell Engineering
- CCS Fundraising
- Jennifer A. Chalsty
- Hackensack Meridian Health
- Lowenstein Sandler
- William & Paula Marino
- McCarter & English
- MCJ Amelior Foundation
- Micro
- Sheila & Joseph Nadler
- Phil & Ellen Neches
- Northern Trust
- Norman Slonaker
- Stevens Institute of Technology
- Donald Strangfeld & Bettina Daly
- Verizon
Contributors
- Audrey Bartner
- Deborah Ann Bello
- Dr. Stephen T. Boswell
- Linda Bowden
- Michael Brand
- Broadridge Financial Solutions
- Barbara Cohn
- Alan & Hope Danzis
- Anna Drago
- Barbara Cohn
- Judy & Stewart Colton
- Kevin Cummings
- Delta Dental
- Robert & Laura Garrett
- Happy Chef
- Don Heirman
- John & Karen Hoffman
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Gregory & Jaqueline Khost
- Judith Lieberman
- NJCU
- NJM Insurance
- Mary & Lawrence Prendergast
- Richard Roscitt
- Larry & Pat Ruthowski
- Marcia Sass & Mark Fulcomer
- Frank J. Semcer, Sr.
- Stephen & Mary Jo Sichak
- Barbara & Robert Starr
- US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
- Thomas C. Wallace
- E. Jean Ward
- Judy & Josh Weston
- Barbara & Ed Zinbarg
Commitments as of September 14, 2018