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Gala banner introducing theme "Mystery at the Museum"

Adventure and whimsy await at the Gala!

Solve an intriguing mystery game, let your inner child run wild, and support Chorus America!

Venue and Travel
The City Museum

This year's Gala venue is filled with weirdly wonderful spaces to explore! With four floors full of installations, attractions, collections and more, there’s almost too much to see and do. Our Gala will be held in Architectural Hall, but the evening's mystery game will encourage you to explore the museum.

Your Gala ticket gets you free museum admission all day long! Consider arriving early to make the most of your adventure.

Learn more about the City Museum here.

 

Address

750 North 16th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103

 

Travel from the Conference Hotel

Shuttles will run between the hotel and the City Museum from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and again from 9pm to 9:30pm. The ride is about ten minutes long.

 

Parking

The City Museum offers secure, well-marked and lit car and van parking right outside its door. It’s enclosed by serpents at 16th & Delmar and is always $15. Electronic payments including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are all accepted.

Schedule

The festivities will begin promptly at 7:00pm and end at 9:00pm. You are welcome to arrive early to take advantage of free museum admission with your Gala ticket!

The event schedule will include:

  • Drink tickets and a cash bar
  • An opportunity to browse the Silent Auction
  • A mystery game that invites museum exploration
  • A live auction
  • A Paddle Raise
  • Buffet dinner stations available for grazing throughout the evening

Check back closer to the event for a more detailed schedule!

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Buffet Dinner Stations

Italian Station

Roti Station

Street Taco Station

Dessert Station

 
Cash Bar

Your admission includes two drink tickets. You will receive the first ticket upon arrival and the second as you progress in the mystery game.


Dietary Restrictions

Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering. We will strive to accommodate all restrictions through menu selections and labeled food allergens. Please email [email protected] with further questions or needs.

Dress Code

There is not an official dress code for this event. We suggest semi-formal or cocktail attire, but you are encouraged to come as you are!

What Mystery?

Wondering about the "mystery" part of "Mystery at the Museum?" Throughout the evening, guests will work together to solve a lighthearted mystery game. While collecting clues, you will explore points of interest in the museum. The game is designed to ensure that you can enjoy this wonderfully unique venue, and it offers a chance to get to know other guests at your table.

Live and Silent Auctions

Our Auctions will have something for everyone! Offerings include one-of-a-kind vacations, premium concert experiences, consulting opportunities with industry leaders, unique items, and more.

Virtual bidding will open in mid-May. Please check back soon! 

  • Attending in-person? Bid early to make your Conference experience unforgettable with hotel suite upgrades, baseball tickets, and more!
  • Unable to attend in person? You can still join the fun and support the choral field by bidding on unique items and experiences!

Proceeds support Chorus America's work to strengthen choral communities across North America. We rely on the generosity of bidders and donors to offer critical programs including Conference, the Choral Executive Leadership Academy, the Choral-Orchestral Conducting Academy, grant opportunities, and more. 

Do you have an experience, item, or service that you would like to donate to the Auction? We'd love to hear from you! Please fill out this form or email [email protected].

Special Thanks

We are grateful to these individuals and organizations for partnering with us to raise support for choral communities across North America!

Table Sponsors:

  • Charles Berardesco and Jeffrey Thurston
  • Mary A. Lyons

In-Kind Donors: 

  • Cypress Choral Publishing
  • DRMTM
  • Ruth Hartt
  • Anne Keiser
  • Kendra Scott
  • Mary Tuuk Kuras
  • Lyyra
  • Marcela Molina
  • Sarasota Concert Association
  • St. Louis Cardinals
  • Susan Erburu Reardon
  • D. James Tagg, Jr.

These recognition lists are updated weekly. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

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Paddle Raise at the Gala

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