2027 GALA

Angelique and Tommy DeWitt, Co-Chairs
Daisy Piantini-Guzmán, Honorary Chair

Saturday, May 22, 2027

6:00 PM
Dallas/ Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Jan and Craig Barber

Video credit: Burnt Pie Productions

For more information, contact President & CEO Gregory Patterson gpatterson@planosymphony.org

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Priority premium placement of Name/Logo on ALL event signage, bidder paddles, mobile auction, tabletop tent card; Invitation (printed and digital), Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 20 at the event; 10 tickets to pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception; Option to host Principal Musicians from PSO at your table(s)

Name and logo on tabletop tent card at all tables; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 10 at the event; 10 tickets to the pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

 Gordon Lights, LLC
AV Sponsor recognition via slideshow; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 10 at the event; 10 tickets to the pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception
Angelique and Tommy DeWitt

Naming rights to the reception; Full Color signage; Table tent cards; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 5 at the event; 5 tickets to the Pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

Premium dinner wine sponsor; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 5 at the event; 5 tickets to the Pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

Live Auction sponsor recognition via slideshow and during auction; Logo printed on all bidding paddles; speaking opportunity/opportunity to act as auctioneer for one premium item; dedicated sponsorship/marketing email to event attendees; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 5 at the event; 5 tickets to the Pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation

Logo on all mobile bidding devices; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; Premium seating and wine for 4 at the event; 4 tickets to Pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

Recognition on centerpieces and event decor; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; 2 tickets to the event; 2 tickets to Pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

Ellie and Ira Barash

Opportunity to showcase product on hotel valet private driveway; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; 2 tickets to the event; 2 tickets to Pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception

Signage at the bar; Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; 2 tickets to the event

Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; 2 tickets to the event

Invitation, Website, Screen, Program, Newsletters, Social Media recognition; 2 tickets to the event

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS

  • Priority Seating, 10 seats
  • 4 tickets to the pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception
  • 1/2-page program book ad
  • Recognition in benefit concert program, Héctor Guzman and Friends (July 2027)
  • Invitation to select season donor events
  • Priority Seating, 8 seats
  • 2 tickets to the pre-Gala VIP Sponsor Reception
  • Program book recognition
  • Recognition in benefit concert program, Héctor Guzman and Friends (July 2027)
  • Invitation to select season donor events

GOLD SPONSORS

Angelique and Tommy DeWitt
Héctor and Daisy Guzmán
Valerie and Hal Kauffeldt
Tammy and Charlie Miller
Gregory Patterson

SILVER SPONSORS

The American Worker
The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation
Bret Boeger
Gary Brownfield and Bill Blalock
Nancy Freeman
Heather Heffner
Arlene Johnson
Mirna Lynch
Sandy Nachman
Janie and David Orr
Wanda and Cliff Parker

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Gala Co-Chairs: Angelique and Tommy DeWitt

Gala Honorary Chair: Daisy Piantini-Guzmán

Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Gregory Patterson and Heather Heffner

Live Auction Co-Chairs: Gregory Patterson and Tommy DeWitt

Silent Auction Co-Chairs: Ellie Barash and Rebeka Ecker

AV Chair: Fabian Gordon

Décor Co-Chairs: Alan Sandoval and Angelique DeWitt

Graphic Design Chair: Tom Venner

Guest Services Chair: Marc Jennings

Volunteer Chair: Ellie Barash

Gala Event Manager: Margaret Finley

Click below to view the full photo gallery from the 2026 Gala.