GALA CHAIRS—MAYOR MIKE AND MARCH PALAZZOLO
6 pm
Cocktail Attire
Exciting Live Auction!
Highland Capital Performance Hall
1801 Exeter Road, Germantown, Tennessee
EVENT STYLIST—ANN PARKER
Ann Parker of Parker Design Studio brings intention, distinction, and beauty to every space she designs. Back for her 6th year as Event Stylist of the GPAC Gala, Ann curates a surreal setting on the stage of the Highland Capital Performance Hall that transports attendees to a new world.
CHEF ERLING JENSEN
One of the most distinguished names in Memphis’ fine-dining scene, Chef Erling Jensen is bringing his visionary dishes to the GPAC Gala as the evening’s Featured Chef. Chef Jensen has received several accolades for his culinary masterpieces and has been invited to cook twice at the James Beard House.
MEMPHIS SOUL REMEDY
A band comprised of doctors, nurses, and other life-saving specialists, Memphis Soul Remedy is here to heal your spirit and uplift your soul! This 12-piece band specializes in the infectious rhythms of 70s, 80s, and 90s R&B and funk that will keep you dancing all night long!
FULL CIRCLE
LEAD EVENT SPONSOR - $15,000
The Lead Event Sponsor receives a premier table for ten guests and prominent verbal recognition at the 2026 GPAC Gala, prominent placement of name or logo on all event signage and event program, recognition on the GPAC website with logo and link to your website, extensive recognition in pre and post social media with logo as a Lead Sponsor, recognition on digital billboard at Poplar and I-240, and four tickets to all 2026-2027 GPAC Presents shows, per request. The Full Circle Sponsor will also receive a full-page ad in the Season 32 Program, Vol. I and II. A portion of this sponsorship is tax-deductible.
CENTRAL
SPONSORED TABLE $5,000
Table Sponsors enjoy premium seating for ten, extensive recognition in pre and post event social media, recognition on the GPAC website with logo and link to your website, and recognition in the gala program. Central Sponsors also receive a half-page ad in the Season 32 Program, Vol. I, and two tickets to all 2026-2027 GPAC Presents shows. A portion of this sponsorship is tax-deductible.
RESERVED TABLE - $3,500
Tables seat ten. A portion of the table price is tax-deductible.
INDIVIDUAL TICKET - $350
THE 2026 GALA COMMITTEE
CHAIRS
MAYOR MIKE AND MARCH PALAZZOLO
HOST COMMITTEE
SUSAN AND DAMON ARNEY
DR. ESMOND AND PAM ARRINDELL
DR. NEAL AND JOEY BECKFORD
KELLY JO AND MITCH GRAVES
MARY JANE AND MATT MAY
KATY AND PATRICK O’CONNOR
DR. FRANK AND SARAH OGNIBENE
ROBIN AND BILLY ORGEL
CAROL AND MIKE ROSS-SPANG
GPAC Gala 2025
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
