Ratner Shines 60th Anniversary Gala
Don’t miss this special Gala! What better place to celebrate our 60th Anniversary? The Rock Hall is ours, and only ours, for the night!
Every Gala Guest will enjoy:
- Complimentary valet parking
- Exclusive Ratner/Rock Hall badge memento
- Private viewing of Hall of Fame & Museum exhibits
- Open bar
- Delicious appetizers, dinner, & dessert
- Music by DJ TKO Entertainment
- Silent auction
Questions? See our FAQs, or contact Diamond Gala Chair Mandy Walden at [email protected]
Purchase your tickets by April 6, 2023!
Tickets:
Solo Artist $175 (1 ticket)
Duet $350 (2 tickets)
Bandmate (Alumni under 21) $100 (1 ticket)
Record Sponsors:
Rock Star $25,000+
Albert and Audrey Ratner
Diamond $10,000+
Brian and Gretchen Colleran
Multiplatinum $5,000+
James and Susan Ratner
Chuck and Ilana Horowitz Ratner
Ronald and Deborah Ratner
Platinum $2,500+
Dick and Doreen Cahoon
Robin Heiser
Gold $1,500+
Bruce and Debbie Jarosz
Event Sponsors
Headliner $1,500
VIP $1,500
Ratner Fan Club
Lead Singer $500+
Reginald and Lynn Shiverick
Superfan $100+
Marc and Karen Jaffe
Drummer $50+
Record Sponsors:
Rock Star $25,000+ (includes 8 tickets)
Diamond $10,000+ (includes 8 tickets)
Multiplatinum $5,000+ (includes 6 tickets)
Platinum $2,500+ (includes 4 tickets)
Gold $1,500+ (includes 2 tickets)
All Record Sponsors receive:
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- Recognition at event and on our website
- First dismissal to dinner buffet
- Choice of who you sit with
- Name on 60th Anniversary commemorative plaque in Ratner Montessori School
- Tax deduction of donation minus tickets if attending or full donation if not attending
Ratner Fan Club (Donors not buying Gala tickets):
Legend $1,000+
Icon $750+
Lead Singer $500+
Roadie $250+
Superfan $100+
Drummer $50+
All Fans will be recognized at the Gala and on our website.
Presale Event Sponsorships—Hurry! When they’re gone, they’re gone! Only ONE available unless otherwise noted. Event sponsors receive the special perks noted.
Mainstage $7,500 Sponsor our Venue and your name, logo, or message will greet visitors on the O in Long Live Rock as they arrive. It will be the first thing they see!
Greenroom $2,500 Sponsor Cocktail Hour. We’ll work with you to create a featured cocktail with your name or a name of your choice, for this hour.
Opening Act $1,000 Sponsor our Theater presentations. Everyone will see your sponsorship on the huge 18x24’ screen.
Headliner $1,500 Sponsor our DJ, TKO Entertainment. You get to pick the first song of the night.
Encore $1,200 Keep the party going 1 extra hour. You get to pick the last song of the night.
Merch $1,000 Brand the Silent Auction. Everyone will see your sponsorship on our signage and website.
VIP $1,500 per Table of 8 (5 Available) Thank the Ratner teachers by sponsoring their tickets. If you wish, your name and a message for the teachers will be featured on the table.
All Event Sponsors receive:
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- 1 Gala ticket (additional tickets may be purchased)
- Recognition at event and on our website
- First dismissal to dinner buffet
- Tax deduction of donation minus ticket if attending or full donation if not attending
Diamond Anniversary Gala FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the Gala?
A: We are raising funds for the future of Ratner Montessori School, and we are celebrating our 60th Diamond Anniversary this year! It promises to be a fantastic evening that will have great benefits for Ratner Montessori students.
Q: Who attends the Gala?
A: People who care about Ratner Montessori and their friends. Every year, we look forward to catching up with our “Ratner Montessori family”: Parents, Staff, Board Members, Alumni, Supporters, Vendors, Friends, and Community Members. Feel free to invite your friends and family members to come with you. We promise it will be a fun evening!
Q: Where do I park?
A: Don’t worry about it! Valet parking is included for ALL Gala guests. Just pull up by the LONG LIVE ROCK letters in front of the main entrance, and our valets will take care of it for you.
Q: What do I wear?
A: We encourage you to celebrate our founding in 1963 by wearing elegant ‘60s-inspired attire. (Think Mad Men or Breakfast at Tiffany’s.) We can’t wait to see you!
Q: Can children attend?
A: The Gala is geared toward adults and young adults. Current Ratner students may not attend. Ratner alumni (in 9th through 12th grade) may attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a discounted ticket rate for any Ratner alumni under age 21.
Q: What’s the menu?
A: Here is our delicious menu:
Appetizers served during Cocktail Hour
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- Artichoke Beignet with Lemon Aioli
- Wild Mushroom Purse
- Nashville Hot Chicken on Cornbread
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Dinner Buffet
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- Farmer’s Green Salad
- Caprese Salad
- Grilled Hanger Steak
- Pan-Seared Brown Sugar Salmon
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
- Rolls and Butter
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Dessert
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- New York Cheesecake with Fresh Seasonal Berries
- Coffee, Decaf, and Hot Tea
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Q: What if I’m vegetarian, vegan, have food allergies, or other dietary needs?
A: We will accommodate any dietary needs. Our vegetarian and vegan guests can enjoy an entrée of Chickpea Stew with Jasmine Rice (just indicate you need the vegetarian/vegan option when you purchase your ticket). The dinner buffet is gluten-free with the exception of the rolls. If you have any other dietary needs, please contact Mandy Walden at [email protected] when you make your ticket purchase so we can be sure to accommodate you.
Q: Unfortunately, I can’t make it to the Gala. Can I help in other ways?
A: We’re sorry you can’t make it, but we know you’ll be with us in spirit. You can certainly help in other ways:
- Please make a donation or purchase a sponsorship—your contribution will directly support the future of Ratner Montessori School, and we will recognize you at the event.
- We are also looking for donations to our Silent Auction. Contact Mandy Walden at [email protected] if you can donate something!
- Even if you are not in attendance, you are welcome to participate in our online Silent Auction. The link to our Silent Auction will be sent via email about a week before the event. You’ll also be able to find it on our website and social media.
Q: Can you give me an idea of the schedule for the evening/what to expect?
A: Absolutely! Here is the planned schedule. We’ll be on various levels of the Rock Hall—that’s noted.
6:00 – 6:45 Cocktails, Appetizers, Mingling, & Viewing the Hall of Fame (Lvl 3)
6:45 – 7:30 Welcome, Video, Honorees, and Raise for Ratner in the Theater (Lvl 4)
7:30 – 8:30 Buffet Dinner (Lvl 0)
8:30 – 10:00 Silent Auction & Viewing the Main Exhibit Hall (Lvl 0)
8:30 – 10:00* Dancing & Dessert (Lvl 1)
*We hope to be able to keep the fun going till 11:00 with the Encore Event Sponsorship! We’ll keep our guests posted.
