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WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON SATURDAY, MAY 16th, AT 6PM FOR
Glen Echo Park in Bloom Gala in the Park
Reception & Silent Auction | Dinner & Awards | Live Music | Swing Dance | Carousel Rides
This year we will honor The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce for its 100-year history of empowering local businesses, as well as instructor and artist Carol Barton, renowned for her pop-up books and paintings.
We’re thrilled to highlight the Chamber, and to recognize current members we have created special sponsorship packages, in addition to offering discounts on program ads. If you are a current Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce member, please click here for more information.
Tickets: $400 | Tables: $5,000
Sponsorships begin at $1,500 | Program ads begin at $350
Gala Sponsorship Information Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships
Gala Swing Dance Afterparty in the Bumper Car Pavilion 9PM
Included with Gala ticket
Featuring Live Music from The Rock-A-Sonics
Dessert and Champagne
Gala Swing Dance Afterparty Single Tickets: $60 | Tickets for Two: $100
Beginner Swing Dance Lesson with Tom & Debra of Gottaswing from 8:30PM - 9PM (included with the price of admission)
Support the Gala by donating to or securing a donation for the Silent Auction!
Another way to support the Gala in the Park—our most important annual fundraiser for this beloved local cultural resource—is by donating to our silent auction. The auction features a range of items, from unique experiences to distinctive goods and services. If you have something to donate—or could secure a donation from a friend, colleague, or local business—please contact Susan Gerstenzang, Donor Relations Manager, at sgerstenzang@glenechopark.
Gala in the Park Host Committee
Gala Co-Chairs | Sam and Linda Weaver
Mary Coller Albert | Donald and Deborah Beers | Jason and Michelle Belinkie | Michael Belisle | Meryl Bloomrosen | Trish Glowacki | Jeff Gordon | Fiona and Burr Gray | Dan Hanlon | Heather Hanson-Rivas and William Rivas | Lois Ireland and Pierre Huggins | Mona and Ayan Kishore | Catherine and Ike Leggett | Theresa Nielson | Edward and Susan O'Connell | Arlena Tessa Pordoy | Bob and Rita Reaves | Margo Reid and Greg Simon | Robin and Sarah Salomon | Deborah Schumann | Joe and Martha Shannon | Hon. Jeffrey Slavin | Lafe Solomon and Cam Crockett | Carol Trawick | Mike Zangwill and Beth Rogers
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
SILVER BUMPER CAR SPONSOR
CRYSTAL POOL SPONSORS
Anthony M. Natelli Foundation | Jason & Michelle Belinkie | Bethesda Magazine/Bethesda Today | The Donohoe Companies | Jim & Carol Trawick Foundation | Maryland Automobile Dealers Association | Edward & Susan O'Connell | Bob & Rita Reaves | Ridgewells Catering* | Lafe Solomon & Cam Crockett | Sunrise Senior Living | Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Bannockburn Civic Association | BOWA | Mary Coller Albert | Folklore Society of Greater Washington |
Glen Echo Pottery | Fiona & Burr Gray | Dan Hanlon | Heather Hanson-Rivas & William Rivas | Mona & Ayan Kishore | Theresa Nielson | Deborah Schumann, The Jewell Foundation | United Bank
NEON CUDDLE UP SPONSOR
CANDY CORNER SPONSORS
Atlantic Union Bank | Ballroom Time | Donald & Deborah Beers | Georgetown Cupcake* | Lois Ireland & Pierre Huggins | Catherine & Ike Leggett | Arlena Tessa Pordoy | Print 1 | Margo Reid & Greg Simon | Robin & Sarah Salomon | Joe & Martha Shannon
*in-kind sponsors
bold = The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce member
Please contact Susan Gerstenzang, Donor Relations Manager, at sgerstenzang@glenechopark.org or 301-634-2237 with any questions, or to purchase program ads or make a silent auction donation.
Each ticket is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All proceeds benefit the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.
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