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Few artists can convey the deeply resonant, affecting power of music like Tony Bennett. The legendary singer whose voice has scored American popular culture across six decades will bring his remarkable talent and charm to the Music Center when he headlines Strathmore’s Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, May 6, 2017Bennett’s career includes such hits as “Steppin’ Out with My Baby” and “I left My heart in San Francisco” alongside projects like his 2014 collaborative album with Lady Gaga, demonstrating versatility and a deft ability to reach new audiences—something Strathmore strives for with its diverse concerts, education programs, and community outreach activities. For more information or to purchase tickets for the performance only, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.

Concert-only tickets will be available to the public beginning March 10, 2017 at 10 a.m. Gala ticket packages can be purchased by contacting The Sorelle Group at (202) 248-1930 or [email protected].

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a three-course dinner catered by Ridgewells, the gala program in the Concert Hall, and performance by Tony Bennett. Gala guests and Strathmore members will also be invited to drinks and dessert in a post-show lounge party.

Proceeds benefit Strathmore’s extensive education offerings and community outreach initiatives, including the East County Initiative, making the arts more accessible in areas of acute need along the Route 29 corridor, the Strathmore Student Concerts, the Artist in Residence and Strathmore Summer Intensive programs, and the Spring Break @ Strathmore camp.

Strathmore Presents
Strathmore Annual Spring Gala with Tony Bennett
Saturday, May 6, 2017

5:30 p.m.         Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m.         Dinner
8 p.m.              Gala presentation in Concert Hall
9 p.m.              Strathmore Annual Spring Gala with Tony Bennett
10:15               Post-show Lounge

Tickets (for concert only) $86-$176

Dinner ticket packages include:

  • $50,000 EVENT SPONSOR: Two (2) tables of ten (10) guests each to Gala Dinner; twenty (20) premium performance seats and access to the Post-Performance Lounge; valet parking passes for all twenty (20) guests; invitation for two (2) to Meet & Greet with special guest artist Tony Bennett; event sponsorship recognition from the stage and lobbies; listing on evening’s video recognition and event signage; recognition in email blasts, media materials, and on website; acknowledgment on Strathmore’s donor wall, newsletter, and annual report; exclusively customized sponsorship amenities and privileges valid throughout the 2017/2018 season, to be confirmed in conversation with Strathmore leadership.
  • $25,000 DINNER SPONSOR: Two (2) tables of eight (8) guests each to Gala Dinner; sixteen (16) premium performance seats and access to the Post-Performance Lounge; valet parking passes for all sixteen (16) guests; invitation for two (2) to Meet & Greet with special guest artist Tony Bennett; listing on evening’s video recognition and event signage; recognition in email blasts, media materials, and on website; acknowledgment on Strathmore’s donor wall, newsletter, and annual report.
  • $15,000 GUEST ARTIST SPONSOR: One (1) table of ten (10) guests to Gala Dinner; ten (10) premium performance seats and access to the Post-Performance Lounge; valet parking passes for all ten (10) guests; invitation for two (2) to Meet & Greet with special guest artist Tony Bennett; listing on evening’s video recognition and event signage; recognition in email blasts, media materials, and on website; acknowledgment on Strathmore’s donor wall, newsletter, and annual report.
  • $10,000 TABLE SPONSOR: One (1) table of eight (8) guests to Gala Dinner; eight (8) select performance seats and access to the Post-Performance Lounge; valet parking passes for all eight (8) guests; listing on evening’s video recognition and event signage; acknowledgment on Strathmore’s donor wall, newsletter, and annual report.

Ticket packages can be purchased by contacting The Sorelle Group at (202) 248-1930 or [email protected].

Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, MD 20852

For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.strathmore.org or call (301) 581-5100.

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