38th Anniversary GALA

Thursday, March 14, 2024
6:00 – 11:00PM

Faena Forum
Miami Beach, FL

An evening to honor the immense contributions of Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation and recipient of MCB’s Leadership in the Arts Award.

Featuring a performance of PAGANINI, In Play, choreographed by MCB School Alumnus Durante Verzola, and entertainment by Broadway sensation and Tony Award® winner Kristin Chenoweth.

Hosted by Gala Co-Chairs
Charmaine & J. Randall Waterfield

6:00 PM – Cocktails
7:00 PM – Dinner, Awards, Live Auction and Performances
9:00 PM – DJ Dance and Dessert Party

Ticket and Table Options

All sponsorship tables include:

  • Ten (10) seats, unless otherwise noted. Up to two (2) additional seats per table may be purchased at the individual ticket price.
  • Opportunity to include up to two (2) MCB dancers at your table, by request
  • Logo or name recognition at specified sponsor level on event webpage and scrolling event presentation
  • Signed bottle of Silver Oak wine and Chateau Montelena wine at your table
  • Complementary valet parking
PRESENTING SPONSOR $150,000 EXCLUSIVE
  • Prime table for (twelve) 12 guests closest to the stage
  • Special photo opportunity with Kristin Chenoweth
  • Engraved Special Edition MCB/Silver Oak wine, Chateau Montelena Champagne at your table
  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all Gala material and collateral
  • Logo or name on step & repeat and all exterior signage
  • Full screen logo or name in scrolling event presentation
  • Verbal recognition from the stage at event
  • Dedicated social media post and recognition as Presenting sponsor in all Gala social media posts
    Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in Gala press release (pre/post event)
    *$146,000 of sponsorship price is tax-deductible
PLATINUM SPONSOR $100,000
  • Premium table for (ten) 10 guests near the stage
  • Special photo opportunity with Kristin Chenoweth
  • Engraved Special Edition MCB/Silver Oak wine, Chateau Montelena Champagne at your table
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in all Gala material and collateral
  • Verbal recognition from the stage at event
  • Acknowledgement in all Gala social media posts
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in Gala press release (pre/post event)
    *$96,600 of sponsorship price is tax-deductible
GOLD SPONSOR $50,000
  • Preferred table for (ten) 10 guests
  • Engraved Special Edition MCB/Silver Oak wine, Chateau Montelena Champagne at your table
  • Mentions in all Gala social media posts
    *$46,600 of sponsorship price is tax-deductible
SILVER SPONSOR $35,000
  • Choice table for (ten) 10 guests
    *$31,800 of sponsorship price is tax-deductible
BRONZE SPONSOR $20,000
  • Select table for (ten) 10 guests
    *$16,800 of sponsorship price is tax-deductible
BENEFACTOR TICKET: $3,000
  • Choice Seating
  • Name listed as Benefactor on print invitation, and event print program
  • Complimentary Valet Parking
    $2,700 of ticket price is tax-deductible
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $2,000
  • Select Seating
  • Complimentary Valet Parking
    *$1,700 of ticket price is tax-deductible

EVENT INFORMATION & SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES:
Heather Rush, Director of Special Events
Heather.rush@miamicityballet.org
305.929.7000 x. 1422