Name: 44th Annual Holiday Concert & Gala
Start: 2024-12-16T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-16T19:00:00-05:00
Location: The Kennedy Center Concert Hall

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44th Annual Holiday Concert & Gala

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

His Excellency Kristjan Prikk, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States, and Liis Prikk, Honorary Patrons

Nicholas Smith and Deborah Jacobs, Gala Chairs

Shirley Scribner, Special Guest

7:00 pm: O Night Divine! Christmas Music Concert with the Choral Arts Chorus and Orchestra in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
8:30 pm: Reception and silent auction featuring luxury items and the finest in travel, dining, and priceless social opportunities on the Roof Terrace
9:30 pm: Gourmet dinner and dancing until midnight on the Roof Terrace

BLACK TIE

The Choral Arts Annual Holiday Concert and Gala is a highlight of the Washington holiday season and entertains over 400 local business leaders, diplomatic dignitaries, DC trendsetters, and more. This year’s event will feature a breathtaking holiday concert led by Artistic Director Marie Bucoy-Calavan with the sounds of a lush orchestra, followed by cocktails, a deluxe silent auction, a gourmet dinner, and dancing that will carry us into the night.

Purchase Gala Tickets & Tables

TABLES

$12,500 Guarantor Table

Gala dinner seating for 10
10 Box Tier seats for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
Invitation for four to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in mid December
Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
Recognition in all 2024-2025 concert programs

$9,500 of a Guarantor Table level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

$9,500 Partner Table

Gala dinner seating for 10
10 Premium Orchestra seats for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
Invitation for two to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in mid December
Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
Recognition in all 2024-2025 concert programs

$6,500 of a Partner Table level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

TICKETS

$1,250 Founder Ticket

Gala dinner seating for one
One Box Tier seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
Invitation for one to the exclusive Ambassador’s Reception in mid December
Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
Recognition in all 2024-2025 concert programs

$950 of a Founder Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

$950 Benefactor Ticket

Gala dinner seating for one
One Premium Orchestra seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
Recognition in all 2024-2025 concert programs

$650 of a Benefactor Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

$750 Patron Ticket

Gala seating for one
One Orchestra seat for O Night Divine! Christmas concert
Recognition in Gala concert and dinner programs
Recognition in all 2024-2025 concert programs

$450 of a Patron Ticket level contribution is tax-deductible under applicable laws.

SPONSORSHIPS

Tickets for Troops

With a donation of $1,500, you can underwrite 50 tickets for active duty, retired, or wounded service members and their families to enjoy a Choral Arts Christmas concert.

A sponsorship of Tickets for Troops is fully tax-deductible under applicable laws

SILENT AUCTION

About the Auction

Choral Arts’ silent auction is a time-honored tradition at every gala. Highlights every year includes over a hundred luxurious domestic and international travel opportunities, fine dining experiences across the DC region, jewelry and artwork, and priceless experiences that can only be found with Choral Arts.
More information, including a full catalogue of auction items, will be shared before the event.

Donate an Item

Choral Arts is currently accepting donations to Choral Arts’ silent auction!

Benefits of in-kind donations include program listings, invitations to pre-gala celebrations, and more. If you or your organization/business would like to donate an item or have questions about the benefits of your gift, contact silentauction@choralarts.org or complete the form below:

Choral Arts - Gala Auction Donation Form

For our 44th Annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction on December 18, 2024

Auction In-Kind Donation Agreement
Thank you for your interest in donating an item to Choral Arts's silent auction. All donations must be received by December 1, 2024.
Donor/Company Listing*

(as you would like it to appear in donor listings)
Contact First Name**
Contact Last Name**
Contact Email**
Contact Phone*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Item Information
Item*
Please give complete description, as applicable, for use in the online listing. Attach more information as needed.
Restrictions/Expiration Date
Given the uncertainty of COVID-19, we encourage you to be as generous as possible with any expiration dates.
In-Kind Value (required)*
Delivery of Donation
Tell us how you would like your donation to be obtained by Choral Arts.
For Services, Tickets, Trips:
- A letter or certificate to guarantee redeemability is provided, which Choral Arts will provide to the winning bidder.
- Please create a letter or certificate to guarantee redeemability for me.
Certificate Upload
Max. file size: 300 MB.
For Physical Items:
- We will deliver or ship our donation(s) to the Choral Arts office.
- We need to have our donation(s) picked up. Choral Arts will contact you to arrange pick up.
Auction Display:
- Physical items and/or brochures, samples, etc., will be provided by me. (Choral Arts staff will contact you to ensure your donation is received or if you will be in attendance to display your item.)
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All attendees must have a ticket. By purchasing tickets, you accept the risk of attending a live performance.

All programs, artists, dates, times, and content are subject to change.

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44th Annual Holiday Concert & Gala

Choral Arts - Gala Auction Donation Form

Auction In-Kind Donation Agreement

Item Information

Delivery of Donation

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