• Boogie in the Ballroom text in aqua font on dark blue background with Glen Echo Park neon sign, glowing, plus a artistic disco ball, and the gala date into the Future Gala Logo with light blue background, sparkly silver font, and dark blue dancers in silouette

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    GALA IN THE PARK: Boogie in the Ballroom

    May 18, 2024  |  6:00pm

    Attire: Disco Cocktail

     

    Tickets & Sponsorships

    Gala: $400 SOLD OUT  |   After Party Only – Boogie in the Bumper Car: $150

    Gala Sponsorships starting at $1,500 

     

     Sponsor the Gala   Purchase Boogie in the Bumper Car Tickets 

     

    See all sponsorship opportunities here >>   |   Buy an ad in the 2024 program here >>

    Get ready to Boogie in the Ballroom at the 2024 Glen Echo Gala in the Park on Saturday, May 18!

    The most exciting fundraiser of the season in a place like no other, Gala In The Park begins with cocktails and a silent auction in the park’s iconic Bumper Car Pavilion, followed by dinner and honors in the historic Spanish Ballroom, and our first-ever disco after party, Boogie in the Bumper Car—and of course, rides on the Dentzel Carousel all night long.

    We will honor heroic lifelong civil rights activist, Tina Clarke, world-renowned artist, Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg, and Glen Echo Pottery Founder and artist Jeff Kirk for 50 years of service to the Park. Join Honorary Chair Carol Trawick, Gala Chairs Barbara & John Martin, and emcees Shawn Yancy and Tommy McFly for the most fun gala in Washington!

    Carol Trawick, Honorary Chair  |  Barbara & John Martin, Gala Chairs

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    HOST COMMITTEE

    Tisha & Blair Anderson • Sandy Arthur • Jayne Sandman & Jeff Dufour • Margaret Engel • Meryl & Joe Governski • Michelle Jaconi & Bart Hawe • Joe Himali • Catherine Leggett • Lydia & Scott Logan • Laura & Mike Manatos • Erin & Greg McCahill • Chrys Kefalas & Tommy McFly • Maggie O’Neill • Theresa Nielson • Andrea & Peter Rinaldi • Beth & Matt Rosenheim • Jeffrey Z. Slavin • Lafe Solomon & Cam Crockett • Mary-Frances Wain • Shawn Yancy & Marcus Wiseman

    Each ticket is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. All proceeds benefit the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.
     

    Photo credits: Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg by Jonathan Thorpe; Tina Clarke by John McDonnell/The Washington Post; Shawn Yancy and Tommy McFly by Kaz Sasahara

    GALA SPONSORS

    Platinum Gala Chair Sponsor

    The Brand Guild  ||  Jim and Carol Trawick Foundation

    Silver Bumper Car Sponsor

    Huvepharma  ||  Lafe Solomon and Cam Crockett

    Crystal Pool Sponsor

    Tisha & Blair Anderson  ||  Anthony M Natelli Foundation  ||  Ballroom Time  ||  Initiate Government Solutions, LLC  ||  Knight and Ann Kiplinger
    Edward and Susan O'Connell  Ridgewells Catering*  ||  Rinaldi Dental Arts  ||  Tiny Jewel Box  ||  Mary-Frances Wain  ||  Washington Gas

    Bronze Arcade Sponsor

    Clark Construction Group, LLC  ||  Georgetown Cupcake

    Neon Cuddle Up Sponsor

    Cathy Bernard  ||  Meryl Bloomrosen  ||  David M Schwarz Architects  ||  John Dix  ||  Chris and Carol Sue Fromboluti  ||  Lois Ireland and Pierre Huggins
    Jennifer Hussey  ||  Mike and Laura Manatos  ||  Martha and Joe Morris  ||  Kirsten and David Pollin  ||  Sandy Spring Bank  ||  United Bank

    Table Sponsors

    Bannockburn Civic Association  ||  Matthew and Nicole Donizetti  ||  Folklore Society of Greater Washington  ||  Glen Echo Pottery
    Heather and John Hanson  ||  Mona and Ayan Kishore  ||  Ellen and Paul Lengermann  ||  Loring Consulting Engineers
    Willem and Cathie Polak  ||  Waltz Time

     

    Boogie in the Bumper Car!

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    Dance the night away at the ultimate disco dance party of the season: Boogie in the Bumper Car on Saturday, May 18 from 9-11pm!

    Join us as the legendary Summer Camp and DJ Ed Bailey take the stage for a night filled with funky beats, groovy moves, and fabulous 70s fashion.

    Prepare for an unforgettable night under the neon lights!

    Theresa Nielson and Ellen Lengermann || Disco Ball Dance Party Co-Chairs

    Your $150 ticket includes a disco dessert buffet, beer, wine, and signature cocktail bar, plus an incredible silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.

     

     Purchase Boogie in the Bumper Car Tickets 

     

    Note: Check donations/payments can be mailed to GEPPAC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.

    Questions? Contact Jilna Kothary, Director of Development, jkothary@glenechopark.org or 301-634-2230.