Saturday, May 16, 2026
5:00PM
at Saint Paul RiverCentre
The Ordway warmly invites you to the Ordway Gala on Saturday, May 16, for an unforgettable night celebrating the performing arts. Inspired by our Flint Hills Family Festival, this year's Gala reflects the magic and wonder of the circus. Enjoy a spectacular evening featuring musical numbers from the upcoming Broadway season, circus-inspired performers, gourmet cuisine, custom cocktails, and cartwheels of fun!
The Gala raises critical funds that help the Ordway produce dynamic and joyful theater, concerts, and arts learning initiatives that serve and reflect our community. Your participation also benefits the Arts Partnership and strengthens our collective ability to care for the Ordway venue and bring people together through compelling performances.
Bidding for the Silent Auction begins!
5:00PM
Ordway Gala begins! Enter via the Kellogg Lobby for Cocktail Hour with complimentary drinks, silent auction, Wall of Wine, Stock the Bar, festival games and performers.
6:30PM
Dinner is served, including your choice of entree:
- Savory braised beef pot roast
- Horseradish crusted salmon
- Balsamic grilled vegetables on saffron risotto
7:00PM
Program hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro. Bid in the live auction, support the Fund-a-Need, and enjoy songs from the upcoming Broadway at the Ordway season.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM
Sweet and savory dessert stations, dancing, photo booth, and more!
PLATINUM
DIAMOND
SAPPHIRE
GOLD
SILVER
Blaze Credit Union
Bust Out
RBC Wealth Management
Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Securian Financial
BRONZE
Arc Strategy Partners
Ecolab
Minnesota Wild
Morgan Stanley
PNC Bank
Pratt Homes
Regions Hospital Foundation
Stinson LLP
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Thrivent
RINGMASTER
Rosa Miller
Jeannine Rivet and Warren Herreid/K.A.H.R. Foundation
CENTER RING
Traci Arends
Janice (Terry) Dircks
Vickie and Si Ford
Jill and John Thompson
SPOTLIGHT
George and Connie Aram
Karen and Jim Clapper
John and Marla Ordway
David and Diane Lilly, Peravid Foundation
ACROBAT
Steven and Catherine Engle
Allyson Hartle and Bob Cattanach
Mark and Terri Henneman
Twinks Irvine
Lucy Rosenberry Jones and James E. Johnson
Mike and Kara Johnson
Tina and William Krech
Steve and Kathi Mahle
Mary Schaffner
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