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Vogel Alcove is excited to invite you to our annual
Arts Performance Event. This year marks the 25th
anniversary of this important and prestigious event.
Over the past quarter century, it has been highly regarded
in the Dallas community as one of the city’s premiere
experiences. World-class, live entertainment from legendary
and rising stars has solidified the Arts Performance Event
as an affair you don’t want to miss. Past notable performers
have included Idina Mezel, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight,
Sarah McLachlan and Sheryl Crow!
importance of
your sponsorship
Sponsor Benefits
What better way to show your support of
Sponsor support of the Arts Performance Event
over the past 25 years has been the driving force
behind Vogel Alcove serving Dallas’ youngest
victims of homelessness. This event’s importance
remains significant in that, since 1987, over 13,500
children have been provided the foundation for
success at Vogel Alcove. It is mostly through the
dedicated support of this event’s sponsors that
As a milestone anniversary for this event, we’ve decided
to make the 25th anniversary a uniquely exhilarating
celebration, with some new twists. A few of this year’s
exciting changes include moving
to one of Dallas’ most
prestigious venues, the
Downtown Dallas
Omni Hotel and
Convention Center. In
moving to this new,
spacious venue, we are
better able to create
a festive atmosphere
which includes more
room for cocktails and
mingling, a delicious seated dinner,
amazing entertainment by legendary performers, a large
dance floor and an after-party to continue the celebration.
Our 25th year event promises to build on the elegant
heritage of past years while enabling us in providing an
enhanced guest experience. So join us … It’s time to party!
our mission than to celebrate a decade-long
tradition and join us for a one-of-a-kind party!
In addition to impacting
lives of children affected
by homelessness,
sponsors of the
Arts Performance
Event enjoy
so many lives have been impacted over the years.
valuable benefits.
Historically, the Arts Performance Event has raised
Sponsor Reception
and Seated Dinner
over half of Vogel Alcove’s operating budget, an
amount that is critical in maintaining the level of care
and support for our children. It is our organization’s
flagship fundraiser and continues to be the premier
avenue through which
corporations,
organizations
and individuals
give homeless
children a
chance to soar.
Last year, 301
children were
safe, stable,
loved and taught
at Vogel Alcove,
thanks to the sponsors of
the 2015 Arts Performance Event. Your sponsorship
supports increased programming and enhanced level
of care, allowing Vogel Alcove to reach more children.
You and your guests’
evening at the Omni Hotel
Dallas will begin with a cocktail reception hour
in the lobby of the Trinity Ballroom. There you
get to enjoy the company of fellow Vogel Alcove
supporters as you mingle and network before
the main event. The opening of the doors to the
main ballroom will reveal a landscape of alluring
decorations in vibrant colors and inviting designs.
Once seated at your table, dinner will be served —
a meal of elegantly-crafted cuisine fit for an
occasion as grand as the Arts Performance Event’s
silver jubilee.
Priority Seating
Sponsors get the best seats! Strictly determined by sponsorship
level, your table’s position will provide an excellent view of
this year’s performers, Earth, Wind & Fire! Even better, sponsor
table seating also includes easy access for transitioning to
our dance floor. Get ready to groove to the sounds of our
fantastic legendary performers.
After-Party
Following our featured performance, sponsors and guests will
be seamlessly transitioned into a continued celebration with
dancing and refreshments within the same venue. American
turntablist and contributing member of the Beastie Boys,
Mix Master Mike will be playing live on the ones and twos to
put the final touch on your event experience.
Advertisement in the Commemorative Program
Showcase your company/organization’s support of Vogel Alcove
with an ad placement in the annual commemorative program.
Distributed to every individual in attendance, the program, as
well as your ad placement, will be seen by over 2,000 guests
on the night of the event. The program is also available for viewing and sharing online after the event indefinitely.
Impact of your Sponsorship
The generosity of your sponsorship allows Vogel Alcove to
provide the following services to homeless children and families,
all free of charge.
Early Child Development Services
• A developmentally-appropriate, research-based curriculum
• Corresponding assessment tools
• Low child-to-teacher ratios
• Screenings for developmental delays and disorders
• On-site speech, occupational and physical therapy (as needed)
• Nutritious, home-cooked, USDA-certified meals
• Enrichment classes such as music, drama, physical education
and field trips
• A certified all-natural, outdoor learning classroom
Family Support Services
• Licensed clinical case management team
• Career and employment counseling and parent training
• Children’s resources such as clothing, shoes,
diapers, formula, etc.
• Emergency help with immediate needs: DART rail
passes, legal fees
• Medical/dental treatment, immunizations and health
screenings in partnership with Parkland’s HOMES program
For a full list of the benefits per sponsorship level,
please see the included Sponsors Benefit chart.
2016 CO-CHAIRS
Dawn & Craig Budner
Cathy & Craig Glick
ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS
Earth, Wind & Fire
mix master mike
Earth, Wind & Fire, is one of the world’s top-selling musical groups of all-time. Born
Named as one of the greatest DJs of all time by USA Today, Mix Master Mike got his
profound impact on popular culture.
record collection. Years later, the moment that had the most impact on him was
in Chicago in 1969, the band has connected generations and continues to have a
Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
the Vocal Group Hall of Fame; Earth, Wind & Fire has
earned eight Grammy Awards, four American Music
Awards and was presented with the prestigious
Soul Train Legend Award. EWF has sold more
than 90 million albums worldwide and is still, after 5
decades, one of the world’s top touring bands.
Rolling Stone documented the band’s legacy
heralding that EWF “changed the sound of pop.”
The band’s signature sound transcends all musical genres,
R&B/POP/Funk and a has a groove as deep as the soul of the planet.
initial itch for vinyl while growing up in San Francisco listening to his uncle’s extensive
catching Grandmixer DST on stage with Herbie Hancock. The dream came
full circle in December of 2013 when he performed as part of Herbie
Hancock’s tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors.
In 1992, Mike was the first West Coast DJ to become World
Champion by winning the New Music Seminar DJ Battle for
World Supremacy in New York City. That same year, Mike, DJ
Apollo and Q-Bert, known as the first ever scratch band, won the
DMC World title. In 1993, Mike and Q-Bert decided to take the
competition to the next level by teaming up as a scratch duo known
as “The Dream Team” and won the title once again.
It was a chance meeting at the Rock Steady Anniversary Jam in NYC in 1994 with
Many contemporary artists and superstars–including Bruno Mars, Usher, Beyoncé
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys that would propel Mike to the next level. Fellow
“the best band ever” while Mary J. Blige showed her love for the band with her own
requested Mike’s studio work for their multi-platinum album Hello Nasty. Soon
a performance at the XXIX Super Bowl, and once again opening the 57th Annual
opportunity to become their resident DJ.
and Prince–have come out as Earth, Wind & Fire fans. Alicia Keys proclaimed EWF
Beasties Mario C and Mike D caught on to his scratch message craze and in 1997
version of the hit “Imagination.” The Black Eyed Peas took the stage with EWF for
after completion of Hello Nasty’s recording, the Beastie Boys offered Mike the
Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 2014, the band released its 23rd album, Holiday, the album included classic and new
songs for the season. In April of 2014, lead singer Philip Bailey released his memoir
SHINING STAR: Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire. Shining Star is a story of
triumph and challenges–chronicling the band’s iconic rise to the top.
Never one to take a break, Mike’s credits also include his weekly “SPIN PSYCLE”
radio show on KROQ-FM Los Angeles, as well as working with EA Sports on the
“SSX 1” “SSX 2” “knockout kings” and “Jet Grind Radio” for Sony Dreamcast.
Mike’s latest effort, Bangzilla, is nothing short of the titles reference. It’s Godzilla
vs. Mechagodzilla. Mike vs. Mecha Mike.
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SPONSOR BENEFITS
PINNACLE
PARAMOUNT
PREMIER
PRESENTING
$100,000 +
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
VIP SPONSORS
Valet/Garage
Parking Passes
BENEFACTOR
SUSTAINER
PATRON
FRIEND
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$3,000
$1,500
Sold to McKool Smith for 2016
Event Naming Rights
Dinner and Performance
Seating
ADVOCATE
20
seats at 2
private tables
12
seats at a
private table
12
seats at a
private table
10
seats at a
private table
6 seats at a
shared table
6 seats at a
shared table
4 seats at a
shared table
4 seats at a
shared table
2 seats at a
shared table
10 passes
6 passes
6 passes
5 passes
3 passes
3 passes
2 passes
2 passes
1 pass
Commemorative Program
Recognition
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Vogel Alcove
Website Recognition
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Dallas Morning News
Ad Recognition
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Commemorative Program
Ad
2 full-page
color ads
(facing pages)
2 full-page
color ads
(facing pages)
Full-page
color ad
Full-page
color ad
Full-page
color ad
Half-page
color ad
Listing on
Tribute page
Event Lobby Signage
Recognition
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Press Release Recognition
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VIP Table Service
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Personal Table Photo
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On-stage Recognition
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Meet/Photo with Artist
After the Performance
(Amount TBD based
on artist contract)
Invitation to Artist
Visit at Alcove
(Based on
artist contract)
Logo On
Event Materials
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(Based on artist contract)
(Based on artist contract)
Single Ticket Pricing: $500
Admission to dinner and performance
in general seating only.
(Limit 2 per purchaser.)
Out of respect to all of our sponsors, sponsorship
packages may not be altered or combined.
For more information, or to purchase your sponsorship online, please visit VogelAlcove.org/artsevent
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the history of the arts performance event
The success of the Arts Performance Event has been assisted throughout the years by amazing talent and dedicated
and extremely helpful co-chairs. We thank all of our previous event co-chairs and artists for ensuring this event continues
to be a valuable platform to gain support for our mission.
1992 - Itzhak Perlman
Doris* & Larry* Budner
Jeneane & Aaron Pearlman
Janice & Arnold* Sweet
1993 - Crazy For You
Nancy Cain Marcus & Jeffrey Marcus
Linda & Stanley* Marcus
1994 - Ray Charles & The Boys Choir of Harlem
Kay & Bob Lane
Marjorie & Milton* Levy
1995 - Michael Feinstein
Nancy Cain Marcus & Jeffrey Marcus
Dorothy & John Castle
1996 - Marvin Hamlisch & Davis Gaines
Cinda & Tom Hicks
Phyllis & Ron Steinhart
1997 - Joel Grey & Chita Rivera
Debbie & John Tolleson
Rita & Burt Tansky
1998 - Davis Gaines &
Laurie Gayle Stephenson
Susi & Peter Brundage
Julie & Jim Turner
1999 - Tony Bennett
Sandra & Gary Fernandes
Barbara & Shelly Stein
2000 - Harry Belafonte
Rita Sue & Alan Gold
Debby & Robin Robinson
2001 - Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
Ana & Don Carty
Karla & Liener Temerlin
2002 - Heather Headley
Gregg Engles
Lyn & John Muse
2003 - Johnny Mathis
Elaine & Neils Agather
Barbara & Stan Rabin
2004 - Audra McDonald
Lynn & Gil Friedlander
Christy & Glenn West
2005 - Liza Minnelli
Karen & Tom Falk
Karen & Alan Katz
2006­ - Michael Bolton
Kathy & Tim Eller
Peggy & Carl Sewell
2007 - Kenny Loggins
Kathy & Tom Corcoran
Maribess & Jerry Miller
2008 - Gladys Knight
Darcie Bundy & Ken Cohen
Amy & Joe Harberg
2009 - Vince Gill
Julie & John Young
Sharon & Kneeland Youngblood
2010 - Terry Fator
Cynthia & Forrest Miller
Erin & Mike McKool
2011 - Lily Tomlin
Cindy & Chuck Gummer
Patti & Blaine Nelson
2012 - Sheryl Crow
Beth & Jim Gold
Ann & Lee Hobson
2013 - Sarah Mclachlan
Diane and Joel Allison
Christy and Paul Eisman
Marisa and Peter Knag
2014 - Diana Ross
Marion & Bennett Glazer
Marianne & Roger T. Staubach
David R. Weinreb
2015 - Idina Menzel
Lisa & Gab Goncalves
Tracy and Jeff Hull
*Deceased