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Raven Winter Gala

February 23, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

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Image, knife-throwing from Flynn Creek Circus
Among the entertainment at the Winter Gala: Amazing knife-throwing & sharpshooting acts from Flynn Creek Circus!

February 23rd: Doors open 6:30 pm for nibbles/drinks/chat. Show at 7:30 pm.
Admission: Raven Star Supporter: $100; Raven Superstar: $125

As a patron of the arts, we invite you to attend the Raven Performing Arts Theater’s Winter Gala, a celebration of the best of performing arts in the community featuring an evening of unique entertainment, delectable nibbles, and savory wine and other beverages. It’s an evening of music, dance, and a special appearance by Flynn Creek Circus that will include their thrilling knife-throwing and dart-blower acts!

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction with fantastic prizes donated by local and Bay Area restaurants, wineries, and businesses:

  • Wine tasting for six at Orsi.
  • A gift card to Baci Cafe and Wine Bar.
  • Ttickets to Berkeley Rep
  • An assortment of fine whiskey from Gold Bar Whiskey’s Joe Montana Collection.
  • Four Richard Shepperd original framed prints.
  • Vintage Raven concert posters.
  • So much more.

An additional live auction will offer seven one-of-a-kind experiences. See the full list of live auction prizes here: Raven Gala Live Auction Items.

Whitaker and Me image from The House of Blues in Los Angeles
Whitaker and Me will perform at the Raven Winter Gala!

And of course, you’ll be in the company of other Raven supporters for the night!

The Raven strives to be a performing arts center for everyone, providing opportunity and access to a wide variety of events. We host more than 145 events each year, from professional acts to award-winning community theater and music. 

Please join us; the performing arts in our community depend on you.

Can’t make the Winter Gala? You can still help by donating here! 

We are grateful to the many providers who are contributing fare for the gala: KIN Smoke, The Wurst, Guiso Latin Fusion, The Taste of Tea, Costeaux French Bakery, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Orsi Family Vineyards, BloodRoot Wines, and Korbel Winery.

 

 

Details

  • Date: February 23, 2024
  • Time:
    10:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Ed Begley Jr. is an Emmy-nominated actor with a versatile career in film, television, and stage, known for his roles in “St. Elsewhere,” “Amsterdam,” and “Pineapple Express.” This is his fourth year of judging for the HSIFF.

Cindy Caponera is a native Chicagoan who has built an impressive career as a writer, performer, and producer, beginning in theater at the famed Second City Mainstage as well as with The National Touring Company. For the past 20+ years, Cindy — an Emmy Award winner and two-time WGA Award nominee — has been writing and producing for television.

Jeff Kober is an Emmy-winning actor who has appeared in over 55 feature films and numerous television productions. His recent film “Grassland” closed the 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while “Self-Reliance,” directed by and co-starring Jake Johnson, premiered at SXSW. His impressive filmography includes “Break,” the soon-to-be-released “Cash for Gold,” and “Leave No Trace, Sully” directed by Clint Eastwood.

Laraine Newman is an Emmy and Annie-nominated performer. She is a true icon of comedy and a beloved member of the original cast of Saturday Night Live. Newman co-founded the influential Groundlings Theatre, and her remarkable career includes collaborations with visionary directors ranging from Woody Allen to Guillermo Del Toro.

Kristina Motwani is an award-winning film editor and producer known for her verité documentary style. Motwani has received accolades from Sundance, the Peabody Awards, and more.

Kathia Sanchez-Aldana is a co-producer on the hit television series “Criminal Minds.” Raised in Tijuana, Mexico, she is a seasoned television and film professional with a B.A. in Film and TV Production from UCLA (Class of 2013). After cutting her teeth as a basecamp production assistant on several feature films, Sanchez-Aldana joined “Modern Family” in Season 6 as an assistant production coordinator, rising to associate producer by the series finale in Season 11. 

Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan: With a career spanning over four decades, Tom Waits is a revered singer-songwriter, actor, and composer known for his distinctive style and extensive work in film and theater. Waits and his long-time collaborator and wife, Kathleen Brennan, were named number four in a list of the “100 Best Living Songwriters” published by America’s Paste magazine, saying, “In literature, only a handful of writers have pulled off the near impossible. In music, it happens on every Tom Waits recording.” Tom and Kathleen were also awarded the PEN Award of Literary Excellence for their songwriting. This is their fourth year of judging the HSIFF.

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