Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 5:30-11:00pm
At COCA and 560 Music Center
The Big Muddy Dance Company’s glamorous gala event will create long-lasting memories of stunning dance repertoire, live music, dinner, cocktails, and an after-party. Join our community of movers and shakers as we work together to build the future of The Big Muddy Dance Company. Be the first to experience the company premiere of “The Calling” by Jessica Lang, and a powerful world premiere by South African choreographer Bradley Shelver in COCA’s stunning, state-of-the-art Catherine B. Berges Theatre. Master of ceremonies will be Emmy-nominated weekend anchor and reporter Travis Cummings, 5 On Your Side / KSDK.
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Thanks to our generous sponsors: Zenith Investment Management, The Current Project, Rhonda Carter Adams, Dr. Robert S. Harvey (FoodCorps), Rio DeArmond and Rob Wilson, Marie Hélène Bernard and Doug Copeland.
Host Committee: Marie-Hélène Bernard, Shereen Fischer, Jessica Tavares
Co-Chairs: Dr. Robert S. Harvey and Rio DeArmond
Saturday, November 4, 2023
5:30-6:45pm
Changemakers Cocktail hour in COCA’s Centene Lobby
7:00-8:00pm
Welcome and AWAKENING Gala Program Performance in COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
8:00-9:30pm
Changemakers Seated Dinner and Live Music in 560 Music Center’s Pillsbury Hall; Shakers Cocktail Hour in COCA’s Centene Lobby
9:30-11:00pm
After Party and Auction Winner Announcements
Suggested Attire: Creative Black Tie
MEET OUR 2023 BIG MUDDY BALL CO-CHAIRS
Rio DeArmond and Dr. Robert S. Harvey
Please contact Erin Prange at ewarner@thebigmuddydanceco.org with any questions about sponsorship opportunities.