1st Annual Gala featuring Angélique Kidjo

You Are Invited!

We are delighted to present the inaugural Global Arts Live Gala. This festive evening will feature the incomparable Angélique Kidjo, a true icon in the realm of global music, as well as other signature Global Arts Live artists. We hope you will join us for this significant milestone in our growth as an organization and celebrate what it means to be a thriving global arts community.   

Gala Committee 
Sarah Delaney, Nagesh Mahanthappa, Rima Hyder, Drita Protopappa, Edith Joyce, Sarah Rhee, Eric Klotch, Purnima Thakre, Holly Laurent, and John Zaya 
Connie C. Chin and Maure Aronson

Schedule of Events 

Sponsor Soirée 
5:30PM, Crystal Ballroom 
Immerse yourself in anticipation and excitement among fellow global arts fans while enjoying live music and delicious food with an international flair. Beer, wine, and specialty cocktails are included.  More sponsorship information below. 
Become a sponsor

Angélique Kidjo in Concert 
7:30PM, Somerville Theatre 
Experience this soul-stirring, genre-defying talent who takes us on a journey through a tapestry of global music.  
More concert information

Gala After-Party 
9:30PM, Crystal Ballroom 
Keep the celebrations going at an electrifying after-party featuring a surprise guest artist that will keep everyone dancing – plus late-night bites and a cash bar.  

Gala tickets are on sale now! Gala tickets include premium seating at the concert and access to the Gala After-Party. 

The Crystal Ballroom and Somerville Theatre are located at 55 Davis Square in Somerville.  
More venue information  

You can make a major difference in the future of Global Arts Live by sponsoring our 1st annual Gala! Think about the great experiences you’d had with Global Arts Live- perhaps a band that kept you dancing all night, an artist that introduced you to a world culture or reminded you of home, or a dance company that blew you away with their extraordinary artistry. Now it’s time to gather together to celebrate and support this beloved nonprofit organization that brings you this joy! 

See Sponsorship Benefits Below

Sponsorship Benefits 

Lead Sponsor $25,000   

  • 20 tickets to the entire event, including pre-show sponsor soirée, VIP seating at the concert, and post-show party   
  • 2 reserved parking spots near theater  
  • Meet 'n’ greet or photo-op with Angélique Kidjo  
  • A signed copy of Ms. Kidjo’s autobiography  
  • Full-page program ad for business or charity of your choice 
  • Lead Sponsor recognition on all promotional materials 
  • Acknowledgement from the Stage 

Platinum $10,000   

  • 12 tickets to the entire event, including pre-show sponsor soirée, VIP seating at the concert, and post-show party   
  • 1 reserved parking spot near theater  
  • Photo opportunity with an artist from the event 
  • A signed copy of Ms. Kidjo’s autobiography   
  • Full-page program ad for business or charity of your choice 
  • Sponsorship recognition on promotional materials 

Gold $5,000   

  • 8 tickets to the entire event, including pre-show sponsor soirée, VIP seating at the concert, and post-show party 
  • A signed copy of the artist’s autobiography   
  • Sponsorship recognition on promotional materials 

Silver $2,500  

  • 4 tickets to the entire event, including pre-show sponsor soirée, VIP seating at the concert, and post-show party 
  • Sponsorship recognition on promotional materials 

Bronze $1,000 

  • 2 tickets to the entire event, including pre-show sponsor soirée, VIP seating at the concert, and post-show party 
  • Sponsorship recognition on promotional materials 

Global Arts Live is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Each sponsorship includes event benefits that have a fair market value of $250 per person which is not tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor if needed. Please note that the IRS prohibits the use of donor-advised funds to pay for the cost of event attendance, and patrons must use personal funds to cover these costs. 

More Ticket Options

Concert-Only Tickets | $75 / $65 / $60 
On sale January 8 to members only.
On sale January 11 to the public.  

 

Angélique Kidjo Bio

We are thrilled to have Angelique Kidjo headline this special evening. Since 1994, we’ve been honored to have presented Kidjo 11 times, most recently at CRASHFEST in 2019. Now a five-time Grammy-winner, Kidjo has been called “Africa’s greatest living diva” by NPR, one of the Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World by The Guardian, and one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine. Her eclecticism blends the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, and influences from Europe and Latin America. Kidjo has inspired countless artists with her ingenuity, dedication to advocating for children around the world, and boundless creative spirit.

Current Sponsors

Lead Sponsor 
Nagesh Mahanthappa and Valentine Talland

Platinum 
Coleen Fitzgibbon and David Comb
Eric Klotch

Gold  
Holly Laurent

Silver 
Beth and Rich Compson
Andrea Itano and Richard Moldovan
Jean Walsh and Graham Davies
Susann Wilkinson

Bronze
Sylvia Fine and Dexter Eames
Dr. Lori Fitz
Eric Grunebaum and Miriam Tendler
Marcia Leavitt and Andrew Cohn
Phyllis Menken
Daniel and Julia Rinehart
Philip and Catherine Saines
John Zaya and Carolyn Furuya

  By supporting Global Arts Live’s 1st Annual Gala, you will enjoy a fabulous event while also investing in a global arts community that inspires understanding, hope, and unity. 

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