Starlight Ball - Mayo Performing Arts Center

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Starlight Ball - Mayo Performing Arts Center
Mayo Performing Arts Center
17th Annual
Starlight
Ball
A Black and White
Masquerade Celebration
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Hilton Short Hills
Honoring
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Starlight Award
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce I. Jacobs & Kenneth N. Levy
John T. Cunningham Award
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Welcome to the Starlight Ball!
Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to thank our Starlight Award honorees,
Neil and Lois Gagnon, for their support of Mayo Performing
Arts Center. The Gagnons have been steadfast contributors to
numerous important causes within our community, including
the arts and MPAC. Their generous gift to our recent capital
campaign helped us surpass our goal. It helped to fund
essential and vital improvements to our Front of House areas,
including the expansion and beautification of our lobby and
plaza.
I would also like to thank our John T. Cunningham Award
honorees, Bruce Jacobs and Kenneth Levy of Jacobs Levy
Equity Management, in recognition of their longstanding and generous support, including
two capital campaigns and the Youth Arts program. Their significant contributions will help
our education and outreach programs continue to grow and thrive in our community and
beyond. For that, we are extremely grateful.
Congratulations to our Starlight Ball Committee for putting together this evening’s gala.
Year after year, the committee surpasses itself in providing us with an outstanding evening,
including a great selection of silent auction items, wonderful entertainment and memorable
moments throughout the evening. The committee’s organization and dedication to this event
each year ensures that tonight will be a resounding success.
Thank you to my fellow trustees for your leadership and guidance in support of this
important arts organization. You give tirelessly of your time, services and resources to keep
the Theatre on sound footing. Our MPAC staff ’s hard work and stewardship of this wonderful
arts center are greatly appreciated as well. Their efforts have led to the Theatre becoming a
cultural jewel and an economic engine of Morristown.
Last, but certainly not least, thanks to all of you for your support of this important
fundraising event.
Enjoy this evening of entertainment and dancing with the knowledge that your generosity
is supporting MPAC’s arts education and community outreach programs for the diverse
population we serve!
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Goryeb
Chairman, Board of Trustees
What We Do Tonight
What we do tonight is to try to keep
The wonder of the performing arts alive;
What we do tonight may not cure the stricken;
Nor fill the bellies of a starving people;
Nor send the ghetto child to camp;
What we do tonight might... just might... in a time of special need
Lift the spirits of a dying man
Or feed the soul of a woman who’s lost her faith
Or fill a small child’s heart with inspiration.
What we do tonight may not save lives, but
What we do tonight can make those lives just a little more worth living.
-- Bud Mayo
1986
Welcome to the Starlight Ball!
Dear Friends,
Welcome and thank you for attending our 17th Annual
Starlight Ball!
We are thrilled that you have joined us for this wonderful
evening of entertainment, dancing and fundraising that
celebrates the Mayo Performing Arts Center.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center serves the Northern New
Jersey area with over 200 performances annually that touch the
lives of over 200,000 patrons, including over 40,000 children.
For over 20 years, we have brought the world’s greatest
entertainers to our hometown, provided vibrant arts education
experiences for children, and served as an economic engine
that drives more than $15 million in annual revenue to the area.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our honorees, Neil and Lois Gagnon, and Jacobs
Levy Equity Management, for their support of our Theatre. I also thank Broadway performer
Hugh Panaro, who will be entertaining you tonight along with our own talented Performing
Arts Company.
Every year, the highlight of the Starlight Ball is when our Performing Arts Company takes the
stage. These talented young performers volunteer their time and serve as our ambassadors,
performing at many venues throughout the year, including hospitals, senior centers and for
nonprofit organizations. We are so proud of their dedication and hard work.
It takes a small army of dedicated people to make this great fundraising event possible. This
includes the Starlight Ball Committee, MPAC’s hardworking staff, and our committed Board
of Trustees under the leadership of Joseph M. Goryeb. This is truly a team effort to organize
the Starlight Ball every year and make it a night to remember!
Thank you for supporting our most important fundraising event of the year and the Theatre’s
mission to present a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse
population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. Enjoy
the evening!
Sincerely,
Allison Larena
President and CEO
Congratulations to all of our
staff members, volunteers,
donors and patrons,
who have made MPAC
such a magical venue to enjoy
“All the Arts.”
- Joe and Jeanne Goryeb
Congratulations to MPAC,
and all those behind the scenes who help to support this
wonderful organization, on another great year of
memorable performances.
Also, a special thank you to Cathy Roy and the
Mayo Performing Arts Company for their hard work and
dedication.
We can’t wait to see what’s next.
Sheri and Steve Alexander
Without Music, Life would
Many thanks to each of our committee members
for their time, dedication and enthusiastic support
in making the Starlight Ball a success.
2015 STARLIGHT BALL COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Wendy Aresty • Marylyn McLaughlin • Charles Meizoso, Jr.
Sheri Alexander
Susan Brauer
Alejandra Castaño
Anne Cooper
Danielle Cuneo
Marysue DePaola
Sally Epstein
Jeanne Goryeb
Trish Grushkin
Marcia Hunter
Danielle Isermann
Allison Larena
Rhonda Moritz
Eileen Paragano
Myla Pridgen
Cathy Roy
Catherine Spinella
Justin Wynn
Lana Missaggia, Starlight Ball Coordinator
Congratulations to
Bruce Jacobs and
Ken Levy
from
The Motiuk Family
Program
Mayo Performing Arts Center
17th Annual Starlight Ball
Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Silent Auction
6:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Seated Dinner and Welcome Honored Guests
Allison Larena
President & CEO
8:00 pm
Welcoming Remarks
Joseph M. Goryeb
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Awards Presentation
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Starlight Award
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce I. Jacobs & Kenneth N. Levy
John T. Cunningham Award
Performances by Hugh Panaro
and the MPAC Performing Arts Company
Dancing to the Tom Costello Orchestra
Till 11:30 pm
Morristown Medical Center
and the
Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute
are pleased to honor
Neil and Lois Gagnon
as the recipients of the prestigious
Starlight Award
It is with great pleasure and
pride that we support the
Mayo Performing Arts Center.
Congratulations on another
fantastic and successful year!
- Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D.
and Larry E. Thompson
Mayo Performing Arts Center is delighted to honor
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Starlight Award
The Mayo Performing Arts Center is delighted to present the
Starlight Award to Neil and Lois Gagnon for their outstanding
support and commitment to the theater. Neil and Lois Gagnon
moved to Bernardsville in 1970 and remained there until 1996
when they moved to Mendham. They raised their three children
in the area and became involved with local charities over the years.
They have watched Morristown evolve over the years and are
so pleased to see the continuing improvements in the town. The
Gagnons have been involved with Morristown Medical Center
for the past 20 years and have watched it grow into a world-class
facility. A few years ago they decided to become involved with
the Mayo Performing Arts Center. They are so grateful to have a
theater so close with amazing shows.
Neil is the President of Gagnon Securities, a money management firm in New York City. They
have also been members of Roxiticus Golf Club since 1973. Neil is a trustee emeritus of Lafayette
College where he spent 10 years as a Trustee. Neil and Lois work together to support many
charitable projects through the Gagnon Family Foundation. They celebrated their 54th wedding
anniversary in September and look forward to supporting local charities for many years to come.
The Gagnons have been blessed with 17 grandchildren who are the highlight of their life.
Mayo Performing Arts Center is delighted to honor
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
John T. Cunningham Award
The Mayo Performing Arts Center is delighted to present the 2015
John T. Cunningham Award to Jacobs Levy Equity Management
in honor of their longstanding and generous support, including
two capital campaigns and the Youth Arts Program. The firm,
based in Florham Park, was founded in 1986 by Bruce I. Jacobs
and Kenneth N. Levy as an independent investment management
firm focused on U.S. equity portfolios. The firm’s philosophy and
approach reflect Bruce and Ken’s unique multidimensional and
dynamic approach to investing, which is based on nearly 30 years
of research and experience and is applied in service to a global
roster of institutional clients.
Bruce and Ken’s numerous articles detailing their groundbreaking
concepts have received awards from the Financial Analysts Journal,
The Journal of Portfolio Management, and The Journal of Investing.
Their book, Equity Management: Quantitative Analysis for Stock Selection, collects their seminal
work on disentangling the factors that affect stock returns, integrated portfolio management, and
management of long-short portfolios. They are co-editors of the book Market Neutral Strategies,
which provides insiders’ views of the implementation, risks, and benefits of long-short investing.
Bruce’s book, Capital Ideas and Market Realities, discusses the pitfalls in translating financial
ideas into practice.
In 2011, in honor of the firm’s 25th anniversary, Bruce and Ken founded the Jacobs Levy Equity
Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research at The Wharton School, and the Jacobs
Levy Equity Management Personalized Genomic Medicine Program at Atlantic Health System.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Neil and Lois Gagnon
& Jacobs Levy Equity Management
17th Annual
Starlight Ball
Honoring
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce I. Jacobs & Kenneth N. Levy
Starlight Award
John T. Cunningham Award
Starlight Ball Sponsor
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Dinner Sponsors
Mary Jane Robertson and
James A. Clark
Silver Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Wendy Aresty
Douglas and Tracey Sieg
Bronze Sponsors
Sheri and Steve Alexander
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Gagnon Cardiovascular
Institute, Morristown
Medical Center
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Personalized Genomic
Medicine Program
Joseph M. and Jeanne Goryeb
Paula and Bill Marino
Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and
Mr. Larry Thompson
Normandy Real Estate Partners
PNC Wealth Management
Underwriters
Ad Journal:
Decor:
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Elliott’s Flowers
Invitation:
Jeff and Karen Kirby
Hawk Graphics Inc.
The Paragano Family Foundation
Susan and Rick Sinay
2015 Starlight Ball
The Mayo Performing Arts Center is grateful to all those who purchased
individual tickets and made donations to tonight’s event.
PRODUCER
Jeff and Karen Kirby
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Schaenen, Jr.
Susan and Rick Sinay
BENEFACTOR
Wendy Aresty
Richard and Connie Batherman
Orren and Trish Grushkin
Alan and Vlasta Romanowicz
Gil and Claire Zweig
PATRON
Sue and Jerry Ballanco
Mr. and Mrs. Ty Beba
James K. Malloy and Danielle Cuneo
Mr. Thomas DePaola
Anita J. Siegel, Esq.
Judy and Allan Dowiak
Ms. Sarah R. Epstein
Siobhan and John Gilfillan
Glenmede Trust Company
Jay and Linda Hellstrom
Marcia and Peter Hunter
I.A.T.S.E. Local 632
Diann and Peter Jinks
David and Tess Lewis
Ellen and Jonathan Lewis
Mr. John J. Hallacy and
Mrs. Mary Ann LoFrumento
Veronia and Michael Marone
David and Lyn McCarthy
Tom and Marylyn McLaughlin
Morristown Partnership
Bob and Carol Mulholland
Eileen and Larry Paragano
Joyce Prevoznik
Doug and Myla Pridgen
Provident Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Supron
Sue and Neil Thakur
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wallburg
DONATIONS
Patti Aresty
Michele and William Blanchard
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Buteux
Robert and Nancye Falzon
Honorable Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
Arnold Friedman
Tom and Susan Fuller
Shari and Mark Hoffman
Nicky and Paige L’Hommedieu
The MCJ Amelior Foundation
Donna B. McNamara
Prismatic Development Corporation
Ms. Pam Weichert
William E. Simon Foundation
Mary Zamore
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Congratulations
to
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce I. Jacobs
& Kenneth N. Levy
on receiving the 2015
John T. Cunningham Award
from
www.BroadReachBenefits.com
Congratulations to
Lois and Neil Gagnon
& Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Thank you for your contributions to our community
Harry and Maxine Riskin
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Board of Trustees
Joseph M. Goryeb
Wendy Aresty
Chairman
Rev. Janet Broderick
Sally Epstein
Robert Mulholland
Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq.
Vice Chairman
John J. Hallacy
Linda Hellstrom
Anita J. Siegel, Esq.
John P. Hyland
Secretary & Legal Counsel
Unjeria C. Jackson, MD
JeffersonW. Kirby
Matthew Finlay
Marylyn McLaughlin
Treasurer
James F. Quinn
Harry J. Riskin, Esq.
Allison Larena
Mary Jane Robertson
President and CEO
Douglas B. Sieg
Gregory J. Supron
Honorary Board of Trustees
The Honorable Brendan T. Byrne
Bud Mayo, Chairman Emeritus
The Honorable Timothy P. Dougherty
Leonard Sichel, Trustee Emeritus
The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Sr.
Joe Piscopo
John Pizzarelli
Our Mission
Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain,
enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New
Jersey. The 2015-2016 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/
Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as major support received
from the F.M. Kirby Foundation, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Jacobs Levy Equity Management, The Blanche and
Irving Laurie Foundation and numerous other foundations, corporations and individuals.
The Hampshire Companies
proudly supports the Mayo
Performing Arts Center and
its mission to make theatre
education accessible to
communities throughout
northern New Jersey.
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Mayo Performing Arts Center has an impact on Morristown and the surrounding
communities that goes far beyond the world-class entertainment that takes place
on our stage. From outreach programs at Neighborhood House and Children on
the Green, to free events such as Music Beyond Borders, to education programs
that take place at area schools and at the Theatre, MPAC enthusiastically continues
to be an arts leader, a trusted community partner and an essential gathering place.
Highlights from the past season include:
Concerts
• Over 200 concerts, shows and events, including headliners, emerging
artists, school group presentations and more.
• Over 200,000 people were served by MPAC programs, including ticketed events,
outreach activities and education programs.
• MPAC’s partnership with the New Jersey Ballet drew over 12,000 people into
Morristown across 14 performances during the holiday season for the production
of The Nutcracker.
• MPAC drew audiences from all 21 NJ counties, as well as New York, Pennsylvania
and other surrounding states (even a few from Europe and Australia!).
• Our economic impact on the region was over $15 million. (Americans for the
Arts Economic Prosperity Calculator)
• MPAC ranked as the 38th most attended mid-sized PAC in the world (Pollstar
mid-year 2015 rankings); and a top 20 tourist location in the state (NJ Biz),
based on attendance.
Education
• Approximately 40,000 children and their families were touched by MPAC educational
events and family programming.
• Over 660 students participated in Performing Arts School programs; Due to limited
space size and excessive demand, nearly 100 children were placed on waiting lists this past
year and couldn’t be accommodated in our programs. MPAC is currently exploring ways
to overcome this challenge.
• The Education Department’s Spring Musical Les Misérables, with a cast of 65, was
performed to over 3,500 people over four performances, and was a rousing critical
and popular success.
• MPAC and the Morris School District completed a three-year sequential residency
program in which several hundred children participated.
• MPAC’s long-running free programs at Neighborhood House and Children on the
Green continue to be conducted on an annual basis.
• The Performing Arts Company performed at over 30 local fundraising events.
• Over 90 students were honored as Music Students of the Month.
• Over $7,000 was provided in PAS scholarships to local students in need.
• MPAC served as Region 4 host to the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition.
Visual Arts and Outreach
• Over 200 New Jersey-based visual artists had their works displayed in our
two galleries
• In partnership with Morris Arts, the free Music Beyond Borders program returned to
the Morristown Green with four free performances, with an attendance of over 2,000.
• MPAC continued to offer the Theatre at low cost to non-profit partners such as
New Jersey Ballet, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Morristown Festival of Books,
First Night Morris County and Morris Education Foundation’s Morristown’s Got Talent.
Building and Capital Investment
• MPAC continues to reinvest in creating a better experience for patrons, including
a $2.5 million front of house expansion that improved patron services,
increased number of restrooms and modernized the look and feel of the venue.
• To help alleviate parking issues, MPAC instituted a free shuttle service for patrons to
and from the Dehart Garage, and worked with the Morristown Parking Authority
to let patrons pre-pay their parking at the box office.
Community
• Made discounted tickets available to Morristown based senior and special needs groups
for select events.
• Donated hundreds of tickets to area organizations, schools and non-profits for
their fundraising efforts.
• Donated approximately 2,000 tickets to area non-profits to provide arts experiences
that their constituents may not have otherwise been able to afford.
• Donated approximately $31,000 in space and equipment rentals to community
organizations who use MPAC’s facility.
• Has over 150 local residents who serve as volunteers and ambassadors.
• Held 4 free lectures for the community on various topics, drawing approximately
1,500 attendees.
• Maintained the presitigious designation of Major Presenting Organization by the
New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
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On receiving the
John T. Cunningham Award
With pride from the Staff of
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Congratulations to
Bruce Jacobs and Ken Levy
&
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
on receiving the
John T. Cunningham Award
for their longstanding and
generous support to the
Mayo Performing Arts Center
With Admiration and Love
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Congratulations to
Bruce Jacobs and Ken Levy
&
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
on receiving the
John T. Cunningham Award
for their longstanding and
generous support to the
Mayo Performing Arts Center
With Admiration and Love
~The Levy Family~
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Congratulations to honorees
Neil and Lois Gagnon
&
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce Jacobs and Kenneth Levy
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Mayo Performing Arts Center
for its ongoing contributions
to the cultural life of the
Morristown community.
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In Honor of
Bruce I. Jacobs and Kenneth N. Levy
and their Families
for Generously Supporting
our Community’s
Culture and Health
Best Wishes
Stephen & Shelly Winters
We applaud
Lois and Neil Gagnon
&
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
for their generous philanthropic support
Leonard and Brenda Sichel
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Extend their congratulations to
NEIL and LOIS GAGNON on their Starlight Award and
JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, BRUCE I. JACOBS & KENNETH N. LEVY
on their John T. Cunningham Award
And to MPAC for all it does for the people of New Jersey
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The Mayo Performing Arts Center recognizes and thanks
our previous Starlight Ball honorees.
2014
Starlight Award
John and Margaret Post
Drinker Biddle
2013
Starlight Award
John T. Cunningham Award
Lord Abbett
John T. Cunningham Award
Eileen and N. Larry Paragano Sr.
2012
Starlight Award
RBC Wealth Management
Starlight Award
Conductor’s Award
Linda and Jay Hellstrom
2011
Patti and David Aresty
Conductor’s Award
John T. Cunningham
Starlight Award
2010
Robert J. McCann, CEO, UBS Wealth Management Americas
2009
William J. Marino, President and CEO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
2008
Bud Mayo
2007
The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation
2006
Brian Giovinazzi, President and CEO, First Morris Bank and Trust
2005
Alyce Tregenza
2004
Laryssa Krupa and Alexander Slobodyanik
2003
Steve Wiley
2002
Fred Hafer, JCP&L, A First Energy Company
2001
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
2000
Thomas and Theresa Wajnert
1999
Fred and Walker Kirby, F.M. Kirby Foundation
Paula and Bill Marino
are proud to support the
17th Annual Starlight Ball
and congratulate honorees
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Starlight Award
and
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce I. Jacobs & Kenneth N. Levy
John T. Cunningham Award
Mayo Performing Arts Center
acknowledges the
following generous
Performance Sponsors and Partners
Performance Sponsors
Board of
Trustees
Media Partners
Hotel Partners
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and the associated benefits,
please call Justin Wynn at 973-539-9345 x6550 or email [email protected].
*As of October 4, 2015
Hugh Panaro
Hugh is perhaps best known for having played the coveted role of
the Phantom in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000
times, including the 25th Anniversary production. In fact, Hugh
is one of the few actors to be cast by Harold Prince as both The
Phantom and Raoul in the show’s Broadway production.
Hugh made his Broadway debut in the original production of Les
Misérables as Marius, the role he originated in the First National
company. He went on to originate roles in Side Show, The Red
Shoes, Martin Guerre and the title role in Elton John’s Lestat for
which he received an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination. He
made his West End debut in the original London company of Harold
Prince’s Show Boat as Gaylord Ravenal, the role he had previously
played in the Broadway and Toronto productions.
Off Broadway Hugh has performed in What’s A Nice Country Like You...Doing In A State Like This,
White Lies, Michael Frank’s Noa Noa, and Michael John LaChiusa’s Little Fish.
Regionally, Hugh’s performances as Jean Valjean earned him the prestigious Barrymore Award and
the St. Louis Theater Circle Award. In 2012, Hugh was honored with the Edwin Forrest Award for
his long-term contribution to the theater.
As a concert artist, Hugh has performed with major symphony orchestras all over the world and had
the privilege of performing in the world premiere of Penderecki’s Te Deum at Carnegie Hall. Mr.
Panaro was a guest soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic, conducted by the late Marvin Hamlisch
and toured Europe with the legendary Barbra Streisand. Hugh can be heard on numerous recordings
including the original cast recording of Side Show (SONY Records) and Dreamworks’ animated
feature film “The Prince of Egypt,” among others and is currently working on his first solo CD.
The Board of Trustees and Staff of
The Mayo Performing Arts Center
congratulate the honorees
for their support.
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Starlight Award
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
Bruce I. Jacobs & Kenneth N. Levy
John T. Cunningham Award
Planned Giving: The Encore Society
An estate or other planned gift is an investment in the future of MPAC. When you offer a
planned gift to the Mayo Performing Arts Center, you become a member of the Encore
Society, which affords you special benefits designed exclusively for members. These
include invitations to our annual Encore Society Luncheon; invitations to tours, rehearsals
and acknowledgment in MPAC’s Program Book, E-Newsletter and Website. The Encore
Society is our way of saying thank you and allows us to honor you for the plans you have
made, which may also inspire others to follow suit.
Once you have provided for your family members, please consider making a thoughtful
planned gift to the Mayo Performing Arts Center. Bequests and other planned gifts are vital
to our mission and will help assure MPAC’s success as one of New Jersey’s most renowned
performing arts centers. If you have already made a planned gift, please let us know so
we can say thank you. For more information, please contact Marcia Hunter, Major Gifts
Manager, at 973-539-0345, ext. 6514 or [email protected].
Visit www.mayoarts.org/support/planned-giving for
more information on Planned Giving at MPAC!
Thank you
for your contributions
to the life of
our community.
- Nicky and Paige L’Hommedieu
The Mayo Performing Arts Center gratefully acknowledges the
following individuals and businesses for their generous donations
to this evening’s Silent Auction.
23 South
Adventure Aquarium
Sheri and Steve Alexander
Alora Spa
Wendy Aresty
barre3 Morristown
BC Salon
Beauty and the Beast
Dr. and Mrs. Sal Benanti
Bernards Inn
Bickford Theatre
Bloom Studio Salon
Boutique 161
Susan Brauer
Braunschweiger Jewelers
Brick City Hockey LLC
Jackson Browne
Jacqueline and
Gregory Buckalew
Bushes Landscaping &
Garden Center
Calvin Klein
Cambridge Wines
Chambers Center for
Well Being
Theresa Christie
Dangerfield’s
Daughtry
David’s Jewelers
Anne DeLaney and
Chip Carver
DePasquale The Spa
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Encore Catering
End of Elm - Morristown’s
Original Gastropub
Enjou Chocolat
Sally Epstein
Equinox
F. Gerald New
The Famished Frog
Kevin and Cindy Feeley
Fiddler’s Elbow
Fiore’s Restaurant
The Florham Park Roller Rink
The French Quarters
Neil and Lois Gagnon
Michael Gilfillan
Vince Gill
Glassworks Studio
Godfather of Morristown
Caroline and Richard Godfrey
Golf Etc. Morristown
Jeanne and Joseph M. Goryeb
GourmetGiftBaskets.com
The Grain House
Edward A. Gramigna, Jr., Esq.
The Grand Café
Grapeful Palate
Green Village Cleaners
Orren and Trish Grushkin
Guerrilla Fitness
H2Ocean Restaurant &
Raw Bar
Harbor Hills Day Camp
Harvest Restaurant Group
Jay and Linda Hellstrom
Hilton Short Hills
Marcia and Peter Hunter
Hyatt Morristown
Intrepid Sea, Air &
Space Museum
J. McLaughlin
Unjeria C. Jackson, MD and
Mr. Larry Thompson
Jacobs Levy
Equity Management
Jackie and Ken Kairys
Calvin Klein
Dave Koz
La Campagna
Lenny’s Pizza
Dave and Tess Lewis
Ellen and Jonathan Lewis
Liberty Science Center
Life Time Athletic
Joseph and Pam Longo
Lucky Strike Lanes
Lucy’s Gift
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Paula and Bill Marino
Bud and Sudy Mayo
Mayo Performing Arts Center
David and Lyn McCarthy
Marylyn and Tom McLaughlin
Charles Meizoso, Jr.
David Mendez and
Carol Graumann
The Meredith Vieira Show
Mermaid Pilates
Michael Kohner Corporation
Millbrook Vineyards
and Winery
Montclair Art Museum
Morris Animal Inn
Morris Museum
Morristown Agway
Bob and Carol Mulholland
Music Den
My Limo
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Neiman Marcus Short Hills
New Jersey Devils
New York Giants
New York Red Bulls
Peter O’Hagan
Carolyn Olenowski
Ome Caterers
The Papermill Playhouse
Paradise - A Lilly Pulitzer
Signature Store
Eileen and Larry Paragano
Jonathan Peirce
Pelican Sport Center
People’s Choice Awards
Philadelphia Zoo
Picture Framing Outlet
Norlyn and Edward Poto
Jim and Helen Quinn
RBC Wealth Management
Ricalton’s Village Tavern
Harry and Maxine Riskin
Mary Jane Robertson and
Jock Clark
Roman Jewelers
Dr. Michael and
Mrs. Alice Samach
Sandra John Interiors
Dr. and Mrs. Ron Sanes
The Shakespeare Theatre of
New Jersey
Grace Shin and Eric Inglis
ShopRite of Greater
Morristown
Anita J. Siegel, Esq.
Kathleen Snyder
Solstice Sunglasses
Somerset Patriots
Baseball Club
South + Pine
Stephen Taylor Portrait Artist
Greg and Wendy Supron
Suzi’s Salon Spa & Wellness
Tito’s Burritos & Wings
Travel 15
Tricia Rosenkilde Fine Art
Photography - Elegant Dog
and Equine Portraits
Sonia Turnquist
Beth Anne Van Brunt
Village Wine & Liquors
Vineyard Vines
Peter Wallburg
Walt Disney World Co.
Westin Governor Morris
Wyndham Hamilton Park Hotel
* As of October 27, 2015
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For an outstanding evening
Congratulations to
Neil and Lois Gagnon
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Bruce I. Jacobs & Kenneth N. Levy
JOHN T. CUNNINGHAM AWARD
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