Exploring the Arts Gala (ETA) @sept 21, 2009 Tony Bennett will be performing along with k.d. lang...fundraiser event, birthday and auction

phone: (646) 747 - 0757 fax: (212) 298-8429
website: www.exploringthearts.org
the below was a fact sheet that went along with the information on the event which definately included k.d. lang.
Exploring the Arts Gala to be held on September 21st at Cipriani Wall Street. Attached is a Fact Sheet and RSVP card with more information. Tony Bennett will be performing along with k.d. lang. Nathan Lane is hosting... there will be others soon added to the list of performers to watch out for.


HONOREE: John Kluge
In Celebration of his 95th Birthday
Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Vice Chairman & CEO, The Hearst Corporation
Iris Cantor & John Desiderio
Harriet & David Finkelstein
Mariana & George Kaufman
Maria Tussi Kluge
Rupert Murdoch, Chairman & CEO, News Corporation
DATE: Monday, September 21, 2009
TIME: 6:30 PM – Cocktails
7:30 PM – Dinner
PLACE: Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall Street, New York City
ATTIRE: Cocktail
PRICE
STRUCTURE:
"95 Candles" Table(s) of 12 at $100,000
Includes Premier seating for twelve, complimentary, double-page platinum ad in the Gala program, listing with logo, displayed on signage at the event and on all print materials, including invitation, program and ETA website, acknowledgement from podium night of event, listing in all press materials, photo-op with Tony Bennett with twelve guests.
"Top Hat & Tails" Table(s) of 10 at $50,000
Includes premium seating for ten, complimentary full-page platinum ad in the Gala program, listing on all print materials including
invitation, program and ETA website.
"A Night To Remember" Table(s) of 10 at $25,000
Includes priority seating for ten, complimentary full-page gold ad in the Gala program and listing on all printed materials including invitation, program and ETA website.
"Birthday Wish" Table(s) of 10 at $15,000 – Limited number available
Includes preferred seating for ten and listing in the Gala program.
"Celebration" Ticket(s) at $2,500 each
Includes preferred seating and listing in the Gala program.
"Champagne Toast" Ticket(s) at $1,500 each – Limited number available
Includes listing in the Gala program.





TRIBUTE JOURNAL:
Full Page Platinum Ad - $10,000
Full Page Gold Ad - $7,500
Full Page Silver Ad - $5,000
Full Page Bronze Ad - $3,000
Full Page Black & White Ad - $1,500



PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION: Founded by Susan & Tony Bennett, Exploring the Arts is a tax-deductible charitable organization whose mission is to strengthen the role of the arts in American education. ETA connects private funders, cultural institutions and individual artists to public schools as a way to achieve greater equality of resources and opportunity for youth of all means and backgrounds. Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law. The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $250. For further information, please contact Tracey Doolin at Inez Weinstein Special Events, Inc., 215 Park Avenue South, Suite 2014, New York, NY 10003, (212) 254-6677, fax (212) 477-4501, email: tdoolin@inezevents.com. As of 7/6/2009


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the event was sold out and made of 2 million dollars. she sang several songs solo and a few with tony bennett. regis philbin really got a roasting there and ex-president clinton made a heartwarming speach.

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website: www.exploringthearts.org

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