25th Anniversary Gala
A benefit for the Straz Center
Celebrating 25 extraordinary years of world-class entertainment and arts education, the 25th Anniversary Gala is the place to be on Saturday, December 1.
In 1987, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center opened as an arts magnet, a community gathering place and an economic catalyst. Since then, more than 12 million patrons, hundreds of thousands of students and thousands of performers have passed through our doors.
This very special and exciting night is an opportunity for you and your guests to join fellow community leaders and arts patrons as we look back at our rich history, create exciting new memories and launch our next 25 years.
The Anniversary Gala will be an unforgettable event featuring a lavish dinner, live auction, premier seating for a stellar performance by Broadway star Idina Menzel (from the original cast of Wicked) and late-night festivities.
Tickets prices start at $650 and include premier seating to the Idina Menzel concert. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $7,500.
Call 813.222.1037 for reservations or email rsvp@strazcenter.org.
Presenting Sponsor
Don and Erika Wallace
Silver Gala Sponsor
Ferguson Family
Florida Health Care News, Dr. Barry Levine & Gina d’Angelo
Gene and Patsy McNichols and the McNichols Company
Ambassador and Mrs. David A. Straz, Jr.
Marquee Sponsor
Frank Morsani – Tampa Bay Trust Co.
Sharon and Bernie Stein
Jeff and Penny Vinik
Red Carpet Sponsor
Ovations Food Services
Raymond James
Encore Sponsor
The Bank of Tampa
Suzette and Monroe Berkman
Carlton Fields, P.A.
Couch Family Foundation
Ferman Motor Car Company
Florida Blue
Michele and P. Douglas Freedle
Aldyth and Gene Marshall
Karen and Steve Mezer
NorthStar Bank
Drs. Pallavi and Kiran Patel
Regions Bank
Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Family
Ruth and Martin Silbiger
Sweetbay Supermarket
For more information on becoming a sponsor, please click here.