01 March 2025

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Diamond Anniversary Symphony Gala all in support of North Florida’s premier nonprofit performing arts organization!

The theme of the night, inspired by the “Diamond Medley” from Moulin Rouge sets the tone- both glamorous and playful, with elements that reflect the magic of Paris’ most famous cabaret.

Co-Chairs

Poppy and Rob Clements

Title Sponsor

Concert & After Party

The Concert & After Party Package includes a pops-style concert inspired by the "Diamond Medley" from Moulin Rouge and an after party with elements that reflect the magic of Paris' most famous cabaret, including:

  • Music
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Dancing
  • An open bar
  • Complimentary valet

For individual ticket information, contact Rebecca Cooper
at 904.354.5657 or rcooper@jaxsymphony.org.

Event Schedule

5:00 pm · Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
6:30 pm · Dinner & Live Auction
9:00 pm · Performance
10:00 pm · After Party & Dancing

Doors open for After Party guests at 8:00 pm.

Venue

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Questions

For more information, contact Rebecca Cooper at 904.354.5657 or rcooper@jaxsymphony.org
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Ticket Pricing

$25,000 · Diamond Sponsorship Package
$12,500 · Platinum Sponsorship Package
$7,500 · Sapphire Sponsorship Package
$5,000 · Gold Sponsorship Package
$3,000 · Silver Sponsorship Package
$750 · Individual Ticket

Concert & After Party $175
The Concert & After Party Package includes a concert ticket, access to the After Party with an open bar and valet parking.

For individual ticket information,
contact Rebecca Cooper at 904.354.5657 or rcooper@jaxsymphony.org.

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We are pleased to announce that Magen McRoberts of Boundless Impact Agency will once again be joining us as our auctioneer and emcee!

Sponsors of the 2025 Gala

For more information about sponsorships, or if you would like to become a sponsor of the 2024 Gala, please contact Rebecca Cooper at rcooper@jaxsymphony.org  or 904.354.5657.

Title sponsor
Diamond sponsors

Poppy and Rob Clements
Lory Doolittle
Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock 
Ann Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Quazzo
Joseph and Anna Spiak
Preeti and Sanjay Swani
Kathryn and Bill Tyree

Platinum sponsors

Gilchrist and Amy Berg
Sheila McLenaghan and Duke Butler
Monica Jacoby
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pitts
Ryan Schwartz

Sapphire sponsors

Anonymous
Debra and
Merrick Kleeman

Gold sponsors

Mary Pat and Darren Alcus
Claudia and Karsten Amlie
Dr. and Mrs. John D. Casler
Dr. Anne and Mr. George Egan
Joe Porter and Carter Elliott
Nancy and Bill Hetzel
Mr. and Mrs. David Hicks, Jr.
Dorothy Iaconis
Rosa Maria and T. Fitch King
Sally and Larry Lee
Mr. and Mrs. John Lock
Mrs. Katharine and Dr. David Loeb
Matthew and Kelsey Marcin
John McKee
Edgar and Kristina Menezes
Mr. and Mrs. William Morris

Karla and Will Newton
Captain John E. O’Neil Jr. & Mrs. Caron S. O’Neil
Lisa and Frederick Page
Erica and Christopher Paul
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pentaleri
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Preuss
Ashley Quamme
John A. and Amy B. Reed
Page and Bryan Simpson
Sally and Ross Singletary
Terry and Lon Walton
Avery and Taylor Williams
Douglas and Karen Worth



Silver sponsors

Rebecca Black
Beverley Brooke
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob F. Bryan, IV
Mr. Rafael Caldera
Jack and Dottie Cernik
Vicky Commander
Mr. Rajeeb and Dr. Sher-Lu Das
Awilda and James Duffy
Barbara and Brian Fay

Margaret Gomez
Martha and Adam Greene
Mary Helen and Bill Halloran
Mr. and Mrs. Preston H. Haskell
Meg and Peter Hunt
Dr. Diane Jacobsen
Carol and Peter Kaplan
Anne and Bob Lufrano
Lydia Saris, M.D. and Daniel Mechenbier

Conchita Robinson
Annette and Monte Salsman
The Scheidel Foundation
Nathan and Brittany Sheffield
Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Stephens
Dr. Justin Stowell & Travis Joyal
Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Willetts, Jr. 
Dr. Eugene and Brenda Wolchok
Dr. Tim and Mrs. Evelyn Woodward

As of January 29, 2025