Get ready for an unforgettable Gala evening! Here you’ll find all the important details to make the most of your night. Feel free to share this page with your entire party. Thank you for celebrating and supporting live music with us!

We can't wait to see you at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 24th at The Center for the Arts at 314 W Main Street in Grass Valley! 

Program

5:00pm Doors Open 

Hors d’ oeuvres & Drinks in the Lobby

Seating opens at 5:50pm

-Salad Course-

Welcome with Executive Director Kevin Ross

The Mission with Maestro Ryan Murray 

-Dinner Service -

Live Auction Items 1-5 

Performance by Music in the Mountains Youth Orchestra

Raise Your Paddle to Support Music and Education Programming

Live Auction Items 6-11

-Dessert-

Check Out in the Lobby 

Doors: Open at 5:00pm. Enter at the front doors of The Center for the Arts.

Drop-Off Zone: There will be a drop-off/pick-up area at the front of the Center for the Arts. 314 W Main Street Grass Valley

Parking: Parking space at The Center for the Arts is limited in the back parking lots. Please use the City lots and the old Bank of America Parking lot. 

Check-in and Hors D'oeuvres: Savor tray-passed hors d’oeuvres as you mingle with friends and soak in the music. There’s no need to wait in line, check in at one of several stations at the back of the lobby to receive your table assignment and bidder number at your convenience, before being guided into the concert hall for dinner.

Drinks: Start your evening with bubbly before dinner, and savor wine at your table during the meal. For a wider selection, The Center for the Arts full bar offers no-host options to suit every taste.

Food: Your evening begins at 5:00 pm with exquisite tray-passed bites artfully prepared by Antonio. Once seated, indulge in a meticulously curated three-course dinner, culminating in decadent desserts from Emily’s Catering and Cakes. Guests with dietary restrictions or allergies will receive a check-in tag to ensure their preferences are elegantly accommodated at the table.

Photo Booth: Create a lasting memory at the photo booth, located in the art gallery near the bar. Strike a pose whether glamorous or playful, it’s your choice!

Seating: Guests will be seated at assigned, numbered tables, with ushers on hand to guide you to your place.

What to Wear: Add a little mystery with a mask if you like, but it’s completely optional. Wear whatever makes you feel fabulous and comfortable for the evening!

Donations and Payment: Yes, this is a fundraiser so you might be wondering about forms of payment.  Music in the Mountains gratefully processes payments by cash, check, or charge for the Gala. MIM also accepts donations by cash, check, charge and additionally accepts donation payment through gifts of stock, donor advised funds, and crypto-currency. If you have any questions about giving, Kevin is very happy to help: (530) 265-6173.

Live Auction: To see the auction items click on the Auction link at the top of the page. 

Check Out: Enjoy a quick and easy check out in the lobby! Don’t want to wait? We will email you an invoice and you can pay online or check out using your mobile device.

Questions: We welcome you to call the box office at (530) 265-6124.