Smokey Robinson: Up Close and Personal at the Ridgefield Playhouse 15th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 10
This year's Gala honorees are The Ridgefield Playhouse Board of Directors Presidents for the past 15 years:
Barbara Manners, Chris Rice, Andrea Gartner, Jane Turner, Jerry Miller and Scott Schneider
This year's Arts Volunteer award is going to Alexandra Goodstadt, who has donated to and supported so many arts organizations in the area.
Grammy Award-winner Smokey Robinson is one of the most beloved and influential figures in the history of popular music. Celebrating his 50th anniversary in the music business and the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, Robinson has logged 37 Top 40 hits in his career. He is the sterling pen and satin voice behind such mega hits as “Shop Around,” “Tracks of My Tears,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Tears of a Clown,” “I Second That Emotion” and many others. Join us as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary Gala with this musical icon.
5:30pm: Gala, gourmet food from area restaurants, Palm beer tasting courtesy of Radeberger Gruppe USA, open bar and silent auction
8pm: Live auction and Performance
Thank you to our sponsors!
- DIAMOND: Berisford, Cox and Ross Families, Scott Schneider
- PLATINUM: Elizabeth and Robert Ellis, AllShows
- GOLD: Fairfield County Bank, Suzie and Dan Rabinowitz, PepsiCo, xfinity
- SILVER: Maureen and Jim Stifel, Joanne and John Patrick, Berger Legal
- Special thanks to All Season Party & Tent Rentals, Campari America and Samuel Adams