A night of magic!
Thursday, June 8, 2023 · 6pm-10pm
Ambassador Conference Center
Join Music Director Daniel Meyer and the incredible Erie Philharmonic among the twinkling lights of an enchanted garden for a unique dinner concert featuring unforgettable and virtuoso performances paired with gourmet food and festive drinks.
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Tickets are no longer on sale - please call 814.455.1375 with questions
Ticket price includes:
cocktail hour with open bar (beer, wine, specialty cocktails)
full orchestra performance between courses of a decadent and delicious meal with white glove service
desserts, coffee, and cordials with Music Director Daniel Meyer and our musicians
Event Timeline
6pm-7pm Cocktail hour with open bar and hors d’oeuvres
7pm-9pm Dinner and concert, including salad and entrée courses along with a full Erie Philharmonic pops concert
9pm-10pm Dessert and coffee cordials with Maestro Daniel Meyer and the musicians of the Erie Philharmonic
Meal Information
Prosciutto Caprese Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast, lightly seasoned with Italian blend, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and succulent Roma tomatoes then garnished with fried crisp prosciutto ham and fresh chiffonade basil, served with baby carrots and angel hair pastaBistro Filet
5 oz. bistro filet wrapped in bacon, cooked to medium rare and drizzled with a wild mushroom demi-glaze, served with parsley red skin potatoes and roasted haricots vert green beansQuinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper
Fresh bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, black beans, flame roasted corn, and pepper jack cheese, served with chipotle pomodoro, basmati rice, brussel sprouts and butternut squash
Live Auction Information
Can’t make it to the event on June 8? No worries - you can still win any of these amazing items with our absentee bidding form!
Feel Like You’re In Peru For A Night
Explore the wonders of Peruvian cuisine right here in Erie! Six guests will enjoy this gastronomic expedition hosted by Tom and Mili Hanes. They invite you to their home to experience delectable Peruvian dishes, prepared authentically by Mili and you! Born and raised in Peru, Mili will add to the wow-factor of this meal by teaching you to make Estofado de Pollo, a traditional home-cooked dish, a favorite of any Peruvian family! Popular Latin band Mambo will accompany both the lesson and dinner with current Latin hits.
Donated by Mili Chiang-Hanes and Tom Hanes
Value: $1,300
Starting Bid: $750
# of People: 6
Dates: Excludes Nov 15-31 and December Holidays
Cocktails at 6
Eat, drink, and be merry in an evening of revelry designed with you in mind! Hosted by Rob and Darren Taylor of “Cocktails at Six” fame, this event is all-inclusive. Rob and Darren will travel to your home, hosting up to eight people for a themed cocktail party of your choosing. Your Saturday evening comes complete with an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails, and celebrity bartenders Noel Burgoyne and Lisa Graff. Erie Philharmonic Concertmaster Ken Johnston provides the “olive in the martini” to make this a perfect mix-and-mingle experience for you and your friends!
Donated by Robert and Darren Taylor
Value: $1,000
Starting Bid: $650
# of People: up to 8
Saturday evening (all parties must agree on date)
Sunset Boat Trip
What’s better than viewing a gorgeous sunset? Viewing a gorgeous sunset paired with a gourmet meal during a four-hour cruise on Lake Erie, of course! Captain Dave Davis and First Mates (and gourmet home chefs) Pam Davis and Tammy Batchelor will treat you to this dinner for six aboard Steel ‘N Time. Your sunset sail includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, your gourmet dinner with wine, desserts and after-dinner specialty drinks.
Donated by Pam Davis and Tammy Batchelor
Value: $2,000
Starting Value: $1,000
# of People: 6
Dates: Excludes any major holidays
Harvest Dinner for 8
Eight guests will enjoy a relaxing evening with a 5-course dinner and wine served in a beautiful outdoor setting in Edinboro. Stroll the gardens before dinner and then sit down for your meal where each course features something freshly picked from the garden. To make the evening even more memorable, Philharmonic Associate Principal Cellist Will Teegarden will provide an accompanying soundtrack to your meal.
Donated by Rick and Judy Scaletta
Value: $1,750
Starting Bid: $850
# of People: 8
Date: after 8/7/23 (to maximize harvest)
Erie Staycation
A private beach house on Lake Erie is yours for the week! Up to eight guests can enjoy this 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom beach front property. Vacation in your own town while relaxing and enjoying the best Erie has to offer.
Donated by Tammy and Mike Batchelor
Dates: Excludes July-September 2023 (all parties must agree on date)
Value: $3,000
Starting Bid: $1,500
# of People: Max of 8
VIP Post Concert Pass
An evening concert with your favorite orchestra gets even better when you bookend it with a pre-concert dinner for eight at the Erie Club wine room, and champagne with Maestro Daniel Meyer after the show! Your VIP experience doesn’t end there - it includes eight tickets to a 2023-2024 concert of your choosing, parking passes, and a walk “behind the scenes” to meet Erie Philharmonic musicians!
Donated by Erie Club and the Erie Philharmonic
Value: $2,000
Starting Bid: $1,250
# of People: 8
Dates: Any concert for the 2023-24 Season (few dates excluded), must decide date by the end of June
Taking the Baton!
Step onto the podium with your own baton and experience the magic of conducting a full symphony orchestra! This thrilling opportunity includes preparatory lessons from Maestro Daniel Meyer and is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Your conducting debut in front of a full, live audience at the Warner Theatre can be on February 24, 2024 or April 13, 2024.
Donated by Daniel Meyer
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $5,000
Date Options: April 13 pops (Broadway in Concert) OR February 24 pops (Greatest Fantasy II)
Thank you, Sponsors!
Robert and Christie Ferrier
Dr. Anthony and Wanda A. Salvia
Bruce and Bonnie Kern
Julie Chacona
Cheryl Vicary
Jennifer and Michael Stipe
Alison and Jim Steadman
John and Jody Sperry
John and Bette Reilly
Dr. Susan H. Packard
Dr. Scott E. Miller
Adam McClelland - Stirling Bridge Development
Jay and Mona Kang
Charlie and Emily Ingram
Ray Golubieski and Lisa Graff
Scott and Lisa Adams Gordon
Michael Pruzinsky and Cody Empey
David Edgerton and Lindsay Schofield
Steve and Susan Drabant
Mr. and Mrs. David Davis
Tammy and Mike Batchelor
Wesleyville American Legion, Carl Neff Post
Deborah Di Placido
Baron and Diana Denniston