- By Mabel Pais
The curtain rises on an unforgettable evening when cultural, social and business leaders will join the NJ Symphony for a timeless allure celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Governor Thomas H. Kean on his 90th birthday (details below).
PROGRAM
Spring into Music Gala & Auction
WHAT: Gala, Auction & Celebration of Gov Kean’s 90th Birthday
WHEN: Thursday, May 29
6:00 pm: Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:30 pm: Private Concert & Gala Dinner
WHERE: Pleasant dale Chateau in West Orange
757 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 731-5600
EVENT DETAILS
Download the event details, reservation form and advertising information at njsymphony.org/assets/doc/NJ-Symphony-Spring-Gala-Sponsorship-Brochure-021025-eafb94a437.pdf.
Governor Thomas H. Kean, a visionary leader whose lifelong commitment to education, culture, and public service has profoundly shaped New Jersey and beyond. Throughout his distinguished career — as Governor, educator, and statesman — Gov. Kean has championed the belief that the arts are essential to a thriving society. Under his leadership, New Jersey became a national model for arts education, with initiatives that integrated music, theater, and visual arts into schools across the state.
Join the New Jersey Symphony at this special event as they celebrate Governor Kean’s milestone birthday and his profound impact on the arts in the state at the annual spring fundraiser! You will also be immersed into the world of the legendary opera ‘Carmen’ and transported to 19th-century Seville for a dazzling night of music, flair, and philanthropy.
This unforgettable evening is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring while providing critical funding to the Symphony’s expansive educational offerings. Your support helps build the next generation of listeners and musicians.
Net proceeds will support the artistic and educational programs of the Symphony. Donor support sparks exciting possibilities and opens new pathways to success and access to the arts for the youth and communities the New Jersey Symphony serves.
ONLINE AUCTION
May 19–29!
Bid on fabulous items — from restaurant gift cards to vacation getaways — all while supporting music education and community outreach. Interested in donating to the auction? NJ Symphony welcomes goods, services, unique experiences, art, wine and spirits, vacation home rentals, and more. You can even purchase a gift card to support a local business and donate it!
For more information, please contact Jesse Goodale, manager of special events, at 973.735.1729 or events@njsymphony.org.
DONATIONS
Your generous support directly benefits the Symphony’s education and community engagement programs, which bring music into classrooms, provide hands-on learning experiences for students, and make live music accessible to all.
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TICKETS
To purchase a ticket or a ticket package, visit one.bidpal.net/springintomusic/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary).
Next Gen (ages 21-40) tickets have a discounted price.
DRESS CODE: Festive Cocktail
Gala sponsors and supporters will enjoy benefits including:
Reception: Savor a lavish cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, open bar, music and a few dazzling surprises.
Concert & Dinner: Enjoy a private musical performance by members of the New Jersey Symphony and students of the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Online & Silent Auction: The auction offers fabulous items-from restaurant gift cards to vacation getaways.
ACCOMMODATION
A limited number of rooms are available for overnight stays at the Chateau, sold separately. Inquire directly with the chateau for pricing.
Pleasantdale Chateau
Learn more at pleasantdale.com
New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Symphony is a GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning orchestra. Under the direction of Music Director Xian Zhang, the Symphony performs more than 55 mainstage concerts across the state at venues in Newark, Princeton, New Brunswick, Red Bank, and Morristown, as well as at schools and public spaces statewide. Programming at the Symphony reflects an unwavering commitment to diverse communities throughout the state, while providing students unparalleled opportunities to achieve musical excellence through its Youth Orchestra and other education programs.
In 2024, the Symphony announced it would continue to deliver its statewide activities from a new, permanent office, rehearsal, and concert space in Jersey City, set to open in 2026.
For more information about the New Jersey Symphony, visit the website at njsymphony.org.
(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Education, Business, Social Issues, Health and Wellness, Spirituality, and Cuisine)
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