The Evening’s Festivities
At The Jacobs Residence
5 PM Champagne and Caviar Reception
6:30 PM Performance
7 PM Seated Dinner
8 PM Dessert Bar and Dancing
Summer Black Tie
For further information, please contact Vivian Vu at VVu@TheConrad.org or 858.526.3450.
Dear friends,
We are delighted to invite you to La Jolla Music Society’s Summerfest Gala, which promises to be an unforgettable evening where music, community, and purpose unite in perfect harmony.
At the exquisite Jacobs Residence, we will admire the colors of a Pacific sunset as we enjoy an elegant Champagne and caviar reception. After a musical interlude, masterfully curated by SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan, we will move on to a gourmet dinner with a special selection of wines on the pool patio. Decadent dessert stations and lively dancing will round out the night.
While everyone loves a good party, this night is also about supporting the La Jolla Music Society’s Learning and Engagement programs, which touch nearly 11,000 school children and adults each year. Like seeds that scatter to spread beauty and color, the Learning and Engagement programs provide the building blocks that create future musicians and educated audiences. Together, we build the foundation for artistic growth and vibrant community connections.
In this booklet, you will find a list of support opportunities. From underwriting a portion of the gala’s expenses (which then directs more money to our programs) to directly sponsoring an artistic and educational program component, we are sure that you will find something that resonates with you.
Charitable donations of $2,500 per individual or $5,000 (or more) per household include an exclusive invitation to our Sponsor Party on Sunday, September 14th, in recognition of your generous support.
We look forward to sharing this magical evening as we join forces to build a musical future.
Warmest regards,
Stacy and Don Rosenberg
DONOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Platinum Table Sponsor
Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Stacy and Don Rosenberg
Gold Table Sponsor
Mary Ann Beyster
Mary Ellen Clark
Elyssa Rosenberg and Lucian Iancovici
Premier Tickets
Peter Cooper and Erik Matwijkow
Irwin Jacobs
Iris Strauss
Premium Tickets
Carolyn and Giovanni Bertussi
Marla Bingham and Gary Gallagher
Berenice and Dr. Jerry Blake
Robyn Bottomley and Glenn Gutridge
Carol A. Carlisle
Lisa and David Casey
Julie and Bert Cornelison
Martha and Ed Dennis
The Hon. Diana Lady Dougan
Mary Emerson
Barbara Enberg and Harold Jones
Jennifer and Kurt Eve
Debby and Wain Fishburn
Beverly Fredrick
Wendy Frieman
Barbara and Joseph Giammona
Virginia Graham
Deborah and Ronald Greenspan
Cheryl Hintzen-Gaines and Ira Gaines
Teresa Hixson
Susan and David Kabakoff
Dr. Leonard Kornreich
Marilee and Peter Kovacs
Vivian Lim and Joseph Wong
Nancy Linke Patton and Rip Patton
Diana and Eli Lombrozo
Kathleen and Ken Lundgren
Jain Malkin
Margaret McKeown and Peter Cowhey
Virginia and David Meyer
Jeanne and Rick Norling
Mary Sophos and William Pitts
Gary Poon
Christine Purcell
Sylvia and Steve Ré
Leigh P. Ryan
Sheryl and Bob Scarano
Marge and Neal Schmale
Maureen Shiftan
June and Dr. Bob Shillman
Gigi and Joe Shurman
Jeanette Stevens
Iris Strauss
Mariko Sawa and Ulf Sundberg
Elizabeth Taft
Haeyoung Kong Tang
Gwynn and Brian Thomas
Greta and Stephen Treadgold
Susan and Richard Ulevitch
Sue and Peter Wagener
Mary Walshok
Liqun Wang and Marco Londei
Abby and Ray Weiss
Lisa Widmier
Lise Wilson and Steven Strauss
Dolly and Victor Woo
Carol Young
Jeanette and Jack Young
Underwriting
Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
Wendy Frieman
Jeanne Herberger
Irwin Jacobs
Debra Turner
Mary Walshok
Anna and Edward Yeung
*Listing as of July 23, 2025
TABLE TICKETS
$100,000 Palladium Table Sponsor
- Ten Gala Tickets for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Superior reserved theater seating
- Superior dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- Verbal recognition during the dinner program
- $96,000 deductible
$50,000 Platinum Table Sponsor
- Ten Gala Tickets for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Superior reserved theater seating
- Superior dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- Verbal recognition during the dinner program
- $46,000 deductible
$25,000 Gold Table Sponsor
- Ten Gala Tickets for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Superior reserved theater seating
- Superior dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- Verbal recognition during the dinner program
- $21,000 deductible
GALA TICKETS
$20,000 Premier Tickets for Two
- Two Gala Tickets for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Premier reserved theater seating
- Premier dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- $19,200 deductible
$10,000 Premier Ticket for One
- One Gala Tickets for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Premier reserved theater seating
- Premier dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- $9,200 deductible
$5,000 Premium Tickets for Two
- Two Gala Tickets for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Premier reserved theater seating
- Premier dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- $4,200 deductible
$2,500 Premium Ticket for One
- One Gala Ticket for dinner and performance
- Valet parking
- Premier reserved theater seating
- Premier dinner table placement
- Exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party
- Acknowledgement as a VIP Sponsor on the gala website and program book
- $2,100 deductible
UNDERWRITING
Underwriting gifts are fully tax-deductible and include sponsor recognition throughout the event. Individuals who donate $2,500 or more, or households that donate $5,000 or more, receive an exclusive invitation to the Gala Sponsor Party on Sunday, September 14th.
GALA UNDERWRITING
$50,000 will support
- Gala dinner
$15,000 will support
- Caviar Reception
$10,000 will support
- Gala flowers
$10,000 will support
- Gala invitation
$7,500 will support
- Gala dessert station
$7,500 will support
- Gala dinner wines
$5,000 will support
- Gala program book
$3,000 will support
- Gala valet parking
$3,000 will support
- Gala photography
ARTISTIC AND LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT UNDERWRITING
$50,000 will support
- Yearlong sponsorship of the Community Music Center
$30,000 will support
- Yearlong residency of Education Ambassador
$25,000 will support
- ConRAD Kids Series
$15,000 will support
- Concert tickets for 500 students
$10,000 will support
- Student matinee concert and livestream
$7,500 will support
- Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series
$5,000 will support
- Two Artist performances at local schools
$2,500 will support
- Open rehearsals
$2,500 will support
- Dance masterclass
$1,000 will support
- Musical instruments for two Community Music Center Students
The Jacobs Residence
