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City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. We work in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks on a local level. Our programs and community building initiatives reach more than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods throughout New York City.

SummerStage Gala

Motown Meets NYC

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

BE ADVISED
Due to the forecast for cold and rain on Tuesday,
the SUMMERSTAGE GALA will be held at ROSELAND BALLROOM, located at 239 West 52nd Street

General Admission tickets are sold out. Please call (212) 360-8271 for VIP seating options.

Schedule of Events:
6:00 p.m. VIP Cocktail Party
7:00 p.m. Dinner
8:00 p.m. Concert

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, City Parks Foundation (CPF) will welcome guests to the SummerStage Gala, an annual fundraising benefit, to support CPF's free year-round arts programming. This year's concert is an evening of classic Motown hits starring:

Martha Reeves "Dancing in the Street"
Percy Sledge "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Dennis Edwards "My Girl"
Bettye Lavette
Joan Osborne • Ryan Shaw • José James
Amel Larrieux • Eli "PaperBoy" Reed
Deva Mahal • Robert Earl Keen

and featuring
The New York Pops
Steven Reineke, Music Director and Conductor

The night begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail party for table purchasers held in the Pergola Area at SummerStage. At 7:00 p.m., tables of ten are served a full dinner and tables of four are provided with a light snack, followed by the concert at 8:00 p.m.

Platinum Package – $25,000

VIP Backstage Passes with Access to Artists Lounge
VIP Cocktail Party with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres
Premiere Seating for Table of Ten (10)
Three Course Dinner with Complimentary Beer and Wine Service
Recognition from the Performance Stage
Listing in Program

Gold Package – $15,000

VIP Cocktail Party with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres
Preferred Seating for Table of Ten (10)
Three Course Dinner with Complimentary Beer and Wine Service
Recognition from the Performance Stage
Listing in Program

Silver Package – $1,500

Reserved Seating for Four (4) at a Cocktail Table
Complimentary Wine at Table & Light Fare

Bronze Package – $1,000

Reserved Seating for Two (2) at a shared Cocktail Table
Complimentary Wine at Table & Light Fare

Contribution

I am unable to attend, but wish to make a tax-deductible gift.

In all of its programming and activities, City Parks Foundation partners with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to improve neighborhood parks and the communities they serve.