The Brooklyn Philharmonic Annual Gala, Musically Ever After, is delighted to honor Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and Gideon Gartner, two notable personalities in the worlds of music, culture and philanthropy. The Annual Gala plays an essential role in helping Brooklyn Phil continue to present a unique concert season and educational programming throughout the Brooklyn community. The evening will feature inspired cocktails, a delectable seated dinner featuring a special performance by Igudesman & Joo, and our inaugural after-party sponsored by The L Magazine and featuring a unique DJ set by Chris Keating (Yeasayer)!
| Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:30 pm - Steiner Studios, Stage 6 15 Washington Avenue Brooklyn Navy Yard Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Map
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Honoring - Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated artist; Currently on cast of Showtime’s Dexter; Brooklyn Phil Artist in Residence. - Gideon Gartner Entrepreneur; Founder Gartner Inc. (NYSE:IT); Founder GiGa Information Group (acquired by Forrester Research, Inc. NASDAQ:FORR); Founder SoundView Technologies (now part of The Charles Schwab Corporation NYSE:SCHW). Former Brooklyn Phil musician. - Entertainment - Igudesman & Joo - “The Kings of Classical Music comedy!” Los Angeles Times - After-party by DJ Chris Keating of Yeasayer - Gala Host - John Schaefer, host of WNYC’s popular New Sounds and WQXR’s Soundcheck - Gala Co-Chairs - Judy Rice Umi Smith Linda Calandra Nancy Schuh - Catering - Abigail Kirsch - Board Chair - Jack Rainey - Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director - Richard Dare - Artistic Director - Alan Pierson |
 Individual Tickets - $125 – Cocktail Reception Only - $500 – Includes Cocktail Reception, Dinner and After Party - $40 – After-Party Only - Table Prices (all tables seat 10) - $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 - For More Information: 718-488-5910 gala@bphil.org |
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