Bright Night

Friday, September 13, 2024
Support The McKnight Center’s artistic and educational programming with this exclusive celebratory evening.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5 pm Cocktail Reception in The McKnight Center’s Marilynn and Carl Thoma Grand Atrium
6 pm Idina Menzel Concert* in the Performance Hall
Followed by a celebratory Dinner at the Alumni Center
 


We welcome the start of our 2024-2025 Season with our annual celebratory Bright Night Gala, featuring Idina Menzel onstage for an unforgettable concert.

The full Bright Night Gala experience includes a cocktail reception, concert, and dinner, and is available exclusively to members of the Director's Circle of donors and Gala Sponsors.

Tickets to the reception and Gala Concert starring Idina Menzel are included in select subscription packages. Single tickets to the concert start at $50 and may be purchased through the Box Office at (405) 744-9999 beginning on August 5. Seating in theh private box level is available only to select Bright Night Sponsors.

Tickets to the elegant Gala Dinner following the concert are available exclusively to members of the Director's Circle of donors. The Gala Dinner features a delectable meal, opportunities to mingle with guest artists, and live entertainment.

To learn more about sponsorship and giving opportunities and be included on the invitation list, please contact Amy Miller, Director of Development, at (405) 385-2139 or amiller@osugiving.com.
 
 
 

 

Become a Sponsor

Becoming a Bright Night Gala Sponsor provides you with tickets both the Concert and Dinner, a special commemorative gift, and the opportunity to enjoy Director's Circle benefits all season long. Click to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

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Gala Concert

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Gala Dinner

The elegant Gala Dinner, held immediately after the Concert in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center, is a unique opportunity to celebrate this special evening. The Gala Dinner is exclusively available to members of the Director's Circle and Gala Sponsors.
 
 
 

Why Support the McKnight Center?


Like most performing arts organizations, we rely on our family of loyal donors to help us continue to grow as a cultural destination, attracting an international roster of superb artists and performers to the center through prestigious partnerships. Your gift may be designated to directly impact an area of your choice, including our K-12 educational outreach, masterclasses and Side by Side programs for OSU students, family and community presentations, and main stage productions.
 

Thank you to our Gala Sponsors

as of 8.28.24

Season Sponsor
Devon Energy
 
Benefactor | $25,000 and above
Mary Barnes
Angie and Brian Callahan
Chickasaw Nation
Jimi and Ken Davidson
Joe and Monica Eastin
Vickie and Joe Hall
Susan and A.J. Jacques
Billie and Ross McKnight
Amy and Malone Mitchell
OSU Foundation
Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation
Marilynn and Carl Thoma
Lana and Chuck Van Cleave
Executive Producer | $15,000-$24,999
Mike Bode and Preston Carrier
Terri and Brett Carver
Linda Cline and Amy Cline
Jonathan Drummond
Helen Hodges
Diane and John Offutt
OSU President’s Office
Producer | $10,000-$14,999
Patty and Steve Armbruster
Edward E and Helen T Bartlett Foundation
Beck Design
Cheryl and John Clerico
Starla and Brandon Halcomb
Ann Halligan
Kim Hilbig
Judy Hull and Matt Hull
Rae and Mike Hyatt
Staci Bejcek and Behfar Jahanshahi
Brett Jameson
Sharon and Robert Keating
Betsy and Doug Koontz
Pam and Joe Martin
Marichu and Page Maxson
Stillwater Medical
Russ Teubner
Director | $5,000-$9,999
Sheryl and Bruce Benbrook
Mark A. Blakeman
Kirk Boersma and Ryan Chung
Mary and Jerry Burson
Ann and Tracy Caine
Tracie and Eric Chapman
Jane and Gary Clark
Dana Cole
Deb and Dave Engle
Janet and Brad Gaskins
Valerie and Brent Gooden
Roger Gose
Lea and Stephen Gose
Leah and Brad Gungoll
Allison and Ryan Harms
Amy and Tim Hardin
Ann and Burns Hargis
Pam and Steve Holton
Jennifer and Ken Hudgeons
Issy and Richard Jennings
Mike and Denise Kenna
Colleen Lage
Caroline and John Linehan
Kim and Mike Loftis
Karen Gallagher and Bob McCracken
Missy and Brad Morgan
Lou and Jim Morris
Carolyn Gang and Edward Noltensmeyer
Laura and Pat O’Hara
Charlotte and Kirk Pittman
Jean Van Delinder and Bradley Rickelman
Pam and Clint Roush
Betty and John Scheffler
Ted Schupbach
Nedra Segall
Jeff Simpson
Lisa and Mark Snell
Brenda and Craig Spaulding
Pam and Bob Spinks
Gerald Stangl
Becky Steen
Pat and Roger Tucker
Dava White
Carl Wiese and Amber Bethea
Patti and Jeff Wilber
Mary and Mike Woods


  * The Director’s Circle is The McKnight Center’ most loyal group of annual donors. Members receive benefits including access to Box Seats and the Patron Lounge, invitations to special events, and more. For more information on becoming a member of the Director’s Circle or a Gala Sponsor, or if your name has been inadvertently omitted, contact Amy Miller at (405) 385-2139 or amiller@osugiving.com.