Glitz and
Glamour

Annual Fundraising Gala

Saturday, November 15, 2025

6:00pm to 11:00pm

Presidential Ballroom

US Grant Hotel, San Diego

Please join us along with the Board of Directors to celebrate City Ballet’s 33rd Season of artistic excellence, community outreach, and world-class ballet!

Tickets

Platinum: $500
$250 tax deductible

Gold: $375
$125 tax deductible

Tickets
Available Now

Start the night mingling at our lively reception in the Palm Court, where the silent auction will keep you on your toes. Savor a delicious dinner, then get ready for our live auction action and call to the heart. Be swept away by a stunning ballet performance, and cap off the night dancing to the beats of DJ Loczi. Join us for a night full of surprises and memories!

For your convenience, discounted rooms are available at the US Grant. Book by October 15th to receive our exclusive gala rate.
Book now

An Evening to Remember

6:00pm:

Champagne Reception
in the Palm Court
Silent auction and more

7:00pm:

Dinner and Wine Pairing

Ballet Performance by City Ballet Dance Artists

Live Auction with Emcee and Auctioneer Darren Diess

Darren Diess holding a microphone during a live auction.

9:00pm:

Dance the night away to the exuberant DJ Loczi

Menu

Three-course gourmet meal by Chef Mark Kropczynski

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese

Choice of Entrée

Braised Short Rib
— or —
Seared Spot Tail Sea Bass
— or —
Vegan Braised Lentil Cake

Dessert

Assorted Chef Specialties

Be Part of the Live Auction

Exclusive packages are yours if you are the winning bidder!

Here are just two of the must-have live auction packages

An unforgettable trip to New York City
Luxury beach house on the North Shore of Oahu

Honorary Committee

Honorary Chairs
Barbie and Dan Spinazzola

Laura Applegate | Teresa Sekiguchi and Maurice Ayala | Ann and Steve Hall | Jay Henslee | Paul Jacobs | Chris LaZich | Susan Leonard | Brian Marsh and Ronald Cole | Anna and Mario Scipione | Deeanna Steffen | Beth and Michael Wapner |

Sincere Thanks to our Gala Underwriters

Anna & Mario Scipione
Barbie & Dan Spinazzola

Beth & Michael Wapner
US Bank

Lauren & Paul Scott | Carol & Tim Haidinger | Laura Applegate | Ron Cole & Brian Marsh | Laura Falcone | Ann & Steve Hall | Susana Leung

Underwriting helps City Ballet meet our gala fundraising goal and supports world-class ballet performances, top-tier ballet education programs, and programs for communities underserved by the performing arts.

Become a Glitz and Glamour Underwriter

Underwriter

Tickets

Tickets include complimentary valet parking, champagne reception, dinner and wine pairing, and after-dinner dance party.

Individual

Platinum:
$500
$250 tax deductible

Gold:
$375
$125 tax deductible

Table for 8

Platinum:
$4,000
$2,000 tax deductible

Gold:
$3,000
$1,000 tax deductible

Table for 10

Platinum:
$5,000
$2,500 tax deductible

Gold:
$3,750
$1,250 tax deductible

Underwrite a City Ballet Dancer’s Dinner

$250
Fully tax deductible

Proceeds from this event provide funding for City Ballet’s Performances, Education, and Outreach Programs, touching the lives of thousands of children and patrons.

Tickets
Available Now

Planning Committee

Anna Scipione: Chair

Laura Applegate | Kristin Berger | Jo Anne Emery | Laura Falcone | Ann Hall | Susana Leung | Lauren Scott | Francesca Smith | Deeanna Steffen | Beth Wapner | Wihianna Yavorsky

Board of Directors

Executive Board

Brian Marsh: President | Mario Scipione: Vice President | Susana Leung: Secretary | Ann Hall: Treasurer

At-Large Members

Ronald Cole | Laura Falcone | Jay Henslee | Teresa Sekiguchi | Lee Seward | Deeanna Steffen | Beth Wapner | Steven Wistrich

Support City Ballet

If you are not able to attend, please consider making a donation in support of City Ballet’s 33rd Anniversary Season. Any amount is appreciated.

Donate

Thank You to Our Season Sponsors

SD Cultural Affairs
Qualcomm
US Bank

Photography provided by Chelsea Penyak, Jaroslav Richters, Sophie Robertson, Anna Scipione, Dale Stokes, and Carly Topazio. The photography on this website depicts choreography copyrighted by the individual choreographers. Videography provided by Gary St. Martin of Convention Video. Choreography by George Balanchine is copyrighted by The George Balanchine Trust.

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