The Palace’s 13th Annual Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year held May 16, 2025, features 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Kool & The Gang. The disco-themed red-carpet event will feature a pre-show cocktail party w/hearty small plates by Marcia Selden Catering and open bars serving specialty cocktails, including a Mionetto Prosecco spritz station. Guests can enjoy a best-dressed disco costume contest—with a 15% discount o costumes at Sophia’s of Cos Cob, a silent auction, disco décor by Lux Poppin’, DJ Tommy Carlucci and the Absolutely Fabulous Roaming Photo Booth.

Gala tickets and sponsorships include premium seating to the Kool & the Gang performance, access to the VIP cocktail party, complimentary parking, and more. Limited sponsorships that include artist meet-and-greets are available!

“We are proud to present world class entertainment such as Kool & the Gang,” said Palace Theatre President and CEO Michael Moran in a news release. “While most people know us for our outstanding shows, they may not know that The Palace is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Each year, we provide arts education programming to hundreds of under-resourced youth and award scholarships to many who might not otherwise be able to participate. Our goal this year is to raise $100,000 to support The Palace Theatre and its arts education programs, ensuring we can meet the growing demand in our community.”
Additionally, Lynne Colatrella will be recognized as the 2025 Arts Ovation Award recipient and honoree.

Gala tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Director of Philanthropy Laurel Lea at 203-517-3416 or LLea@palacestamford.org for additional information.

The gala will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the performance by Kool & the Gang will begin at 8 p.m. Gala tickets are tax deductible to the extent of the law.