La Jolla Music Society
SummerFest Gala 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Part of
You’re invited for an exclusive and intimate performance that benefits
La Jolla Music Society’s Artistic and Learning & Engagement Programs.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037
EVENING PROGRAM
5:30 PM Champagne Reception
7:00 PM Performance
7:30 PM Seated Dinner
9:00 PM Music and Dessert
Elevated Cocktail Attire • Complimentary Valet Parking
Gala@TheConrad.org or call 858-526-3450.
GALA CHAIRS
Lise Wilson & Steve Strauss
DONOR RECOGNITION
- Brenda Baker and Steve Baum
- Raffaella Belanich
- Mary Ann Beyster
- Marla Bingham and Gary Gallagher
- Mary Ellen Clark
- Eric Cohen
- Julie and Bert Cornelison
- Martha and Ed Dennis
- Ann Parode Dynes
- Debby and Wain Fishburn
- Wendy Frieman
- Ira and Cheryl Gaines
- Susan and Bill Hoehn
- Irwin Jacobs
- Susan and David Kabakoff
- Angel and Fred Kleinbub
- Leonard Kornreich
- Marilee and Peter Kovacs
- Nancy Linke Patton and Rip Patton
- Diana and Eli Lombrozo
- Margaret McKeown and Peter Cowhey
- Jeanne and Rick Norling
- Mary Sophos and William Pitts
- Peggy Preuss
- Stacy and Don Rosenberg
- Leigh P. Ryan
- Sheryl and Bob Scarano
- Marge and Neal Schmale
- Jeanette Stevens
- Elizabeth Taft
- Gwynn and Brian Thomas
- Greta and Stephen Treadgold
- Debbie Turner
- Susan and Richard Ulevitch
- Mary Walshok
- Liqun Wang and Marco Londei
- Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss
- Carol Lam and Mark Burnett
- June and Doctor Bob Shillman
- Sylvia and Steve Ré
- Jill Esterbrooks and James Robbins
- Anna and Edward Yeung
- Carol Young
GALA TABLES
All tickets include complimentary valet parking, exclusive access to the Champagne reception, gourmet dinner, a live benefit concert featuring SummerFest Music Director Inon Barnatan and fellow SummerFest artists, plus an indulgent dessert after-party.
$50,000 Ruby Table Sponsor
- Preferred VIP table placement for ten guests during dinner and performance
- Exclusive, curated wine served at your Ruby table
- Premier recognition placement in the SummerFest Gala program book, website, and digital presentation
- Recognition from the stage as a Leading Benefactor of SummerFest
- Special verbal acknowledgment during the gala program
- Invitation to an exclusive patron reception honoring SummerFest Gala supporters, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Rancho del Arte, the Rancho Santa Fe home of Iris Strauss
- $45,000 is tax deductible
$25,000 Diamond Table Sponsor
- VIP table seating for ten guests during dinner and performance
- Prominent recognition placement in the SummerFest Gala program book, website, and digital presentation
- Verbal recognition during the gala program
- Invitation to an exclusive patron reception honoring SummerFest Gala supporters, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Rancho del Arte, the Rancho Santa Fe home of Iris Strauss
- $20,000 is tax deductible
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
All tickets include complimentary valet parking, exclusive access to the Champagne reception, gourmet dinner, a live benefit concert featuring Inon Barnatan and fellow SummerFest artists, plus an indulgent dessert after-party.
$10,000 Sapphire Ticket for One
- Premier seating for one guest during dinner and performance
- Featured placement in the SummerFest Gala program book, website, and digital presentation
- Invitation to an exclusive patron reception honoring SummerFest Gala supporters, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Rancho del Arte, the Rancho Santa Fe home of Iris Strauss
- $9,500 is tax deductible
$5,000 Emerald Sponsor for One
- Premium seating for one guest during dinner and performance
- Recognition listing in the SummerFest Gala program book, website, and digital presentation
- Invitation to an exclusive patron reception honoring SummerFest Gala supporters, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Rancho del Arte, the Rancho Santa Fe home of Iris Strauss
- $4,500 is tax deductible
$3,000 Topaz Ticket for One
- Preferred seating for one guest during dinner and performance
- Recognition listing in the SummerFest Gala program book, website, and digital presentation
- Invitation to an exclusive patron reception honoring SummerFest Gala supporters, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Rancho del Arte, the Rancho Santa Fe home of Iris Strauss
- $2,500 is tax deductible
GALA TICKETS
All tickets include complimentary valet parking, exclusive access to the Champagne reception, gourmet dinner, a live benefit concert featuring Inon Barnatan and fellow SummerFest artists, plus an indulgent dessert after-party.
$1,500 Gala Ticket for One
- One (1) Gala Ticket
- General Seating
- $1,200 is tax deductible
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Underwriting support above $3,000 per person or $6,000 per household includes an invitation to an exclusive patron reception honoring SummerFest Gala supporters, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Rancho del Arte, the Rancho Santa Fe home of Iris Strauss
Underwriting support above $3,000 will receive name recognition in the program book and digital presentation at the SummerFest Gala.