Name: Symphony of the Rockies 2026 GALA
Start: 2026-05-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-03T04:00:00+00:00
Location: University of Denver, Knoebel Tuscan Ballroom

Description

Put on the Ritz. Support the Arts.

Here she comes – Viola VaVaVoom – your hostess for an evening of glitz, glamor, and gangsters! Step back to the time of speakeasys, bathtub gin, and the roaring 20’s at the Symphony of the Rockies’ Gala of Gangsters and Artists. Will Duke Ellington show up? Bessie Smith? Will Al Capone? How about Baby Face Nelson? Who knows on this evening of surprises. Join us for vintage cocktails, live music, and a celebration of the arts that’s the bee’s knees and the cat’s meow.

University of Denver, Knoebel Tuscan Ballroom
2044 East Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado

May 2, 2026 6:00PM

All proceeds fuel three vital programs: The Crescendo Project, opening doors to music education for young musicians across Denver Metro Area; the Golden Note Initiative, delivering the joy of live performance to seniors; and Seats for Service, ensuring veterans and military families experience the power of live symphonic music.

PURCHASE A TABLE - $2,500

The Gatsby Gold Table

For those who don’t wait for invitations but arrive in a chauffeur-driven entrance, The Gangsters and Artists Gold Table is the ultimate VIP experience—an evening of glamour, influence, and a little sparkle that lingers long after the last trumpet note.

✨ What’s Included:

A premier reserved table for 10
A sumptuous seated dinner worthy of the grandest supper clubs
A glass of bubbly upon arrival to toast the evening ahead
Two gold drink tokens per guest for our signature Prohibition-era cocktails
A private visit from our own Viola VaVaVoom for a celebratory toast
1920s-inspired favors for each guest—a keepsake worthy of a speakeasy legend
Elite recognition throughout the evening, because some names deserve to be announced
Bid on our vintage 1920’s cocktail ring, a collage of Playbill with Josephine Baker, or a complete martini set for your at-home celebrations

PURCHASE A TICKET - $250

The Grand Invitation

Step into the sophistication of the Roaring 20s with The Grand Invitation—your entry to the most dazzling soirée of the season.

✨ What’s Included:

A sumptuous seated dinner worthy of the grandest supper clubs
A glass of bubbly upon arrival to toast the evening ahead
Two gold drink tokens for our signature Prohibition-era cocktails
Full access to an unforgettable night of live performances, curated experiences, raffles, and spirited celebration

🖤 Attire encouraged! Think fringe, feathers, sleek tuxedos, pearls, and pinstripes. Dress for the flashbulbs and the glow of chandeliers.

The music will shimmer. The company will sparkle.
Join us for a night of style, spectacle, and purpose. ✨🥂

Date & Time

Sat, May 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Details

University of Denver, Knoebel Tuscan Ballroom

2044 East Evans Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80210

Arapahoe Philharmonic/Symphony of the Rockies

Our mission is to engage, enrich and inspire our diverse community through musical performance, education and outreach. We do this by:

Providing an enjoyable orchestral home for accomplished musicians
Instilling a love of music in children
Connecting diverse groups to an art form that resonates with people of all backgrounds
Demonstrating responsibility and commitment to fellow musicians and our audience

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