Special Event: Rhythms and Revelry

A hot Havana-themed, mambo fiesta

Claremont Club & Spa

Check-in opens at 5:45

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What’s Interesting About This Event

The irresistible beat of Latin Big Band music fills the air for Rhythms and Revelry, an unforgettable evening of hot Havana-themed glamor and entertainment at Bay Area landmark the Claremont Hotel.

  • Featuring Grammy-winning ensemble the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, renowned for high energy performances that fuse Classical, Pop, Mambo, Timba, Cha Cha, Bolero, and more.
  • Tickets include an open bar, cocktails with Music Director Donato Cabrera, three-course meal, live and silent auctions, and valet parking. Enjoy drinks and desserts at the after-party in the Meritage Room, overlooking the SF Bay.
  • Special presentation: The evening will honor current Board Treasurer/past Board President William H. Armstrong for championing and advancing the arts in our community, and in particular, for his over 25 years of service to the California Symphony. 
  • Dress: Hot Havana attire/black tie optional.

Proceeds support the world class California Symphony performances you see on stage, our acclaimed work to bring music to local underserved students, and highly regarded Composer-in-Residence program. A portion of your dinner purchase is a tax-deductible donation.

I cannot attend but would like to make a donation

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Featured Artists

Artistic and Music Director, Donato Cabrera

Jennifer Cho, Concertmaster

Pacific Mambo Orchestra

Mission Partner $25,000

  • Tax Deductible Portion: $22,000
  • Premium Rhythms & Revelry table with seating up to 10 guests, including gourmet 3-course meal, wine during dinner, open bar all evening, and cocktail reception with Music Director Donato Cabrera and members of the Orchestra
  • Prominent logo or name placement on all Rhythms & Revelry print and digital event communications
  • Recognition in welcome remarks at Rhythms & Revelry
  • Premium magnum of wine served to you and your table guests during dinner
  • Reserved seating and table service in a private room overlooking the Bay at the Rhythms and Revelry after-party
  • Acknowledgment in all 2023 concert programs donor lists
  • Advance (pre-public sale) invitation to purchase single tickets to California Symphony events, including concerts
  • Invitation to donor appreciation events throughout the 2023-24 season, including Symphony Family Dinner with Music Director Donato Cabrera and other VIP donors
  • Tickets for up to four additional guests to Meet the Musician 2023
  • Recognition as a member of the Host Committee

Benefactor $10,000

  • Tax Deductible Portion: $7400
  • Rhythms and Revelry table with seating up to 10 guests, including gourmet 3-course meal, wine during dinner, open bar all evening, and cocktail reception with Music Director Donato Cabrera and members of the Orchestra
  • Logo or name placement on all Rhythms and Revelry pre-event print and digital event communications
  • Recognition in Rhythms and Revelry event program book
  • Premium magnum of wine served to you and your table guests during dinner
  • Acknowledgment and recognition on all 2023 concert programs donor lists
  • Advance (pre-public sale) invitation to purchase single tickets to California Symphony events, including concerts
  • Tickets for up to two additional guests to Meet the Musician 2023
  • Invitation to donor appreciation events throughout the 2023-24 season, including Symphony Family Dinner with Music Director Donato Cabrera and other VIP donors
  • Recognition as a member of the Host Committee

VIP Host $7500

  • Tax Deductible Portion: $5000
  • Rhythms and Revelry table with VIP seating for up to ten guests
  • Recognition in Rhythms and Revelry event program book displays
  • Acknowledgment and recognition on all 2023 concert programs donor lists
  • Advance (pre-public sale) invitation to purchase single tickets to California Symphony events, including concerts
  • Invitation to donor appreciation events throughout the 2023-24 season, including Symphony Family Dinner with Music Director Donato Cabrera and other VIP donors
  • Recognition as a member of the Host Committee

Table Host $5000

  • Tax Deductible Portion: $2500
  • Rhythms and Revelry table with seating for up to ten guests
  • Recognition in Rhythms and Revelry event program book displays
  • Acknowledgment and recognition on all 2023 concert programs donor lists
  • Advance (pre-public sale) invitation to purchase single tickets to California Symphony events, including concerts
  • Invitation to donor appreciation events throughout the 2023-24 season, including Symphony Family Dinner with Music Director Donato Cabrera and other VIP donors
  • Recognition as a member of the Host Committee

Patron Ticket $750

  • Tax Deductible Portion: $500
  • Cocktail reception with Music Director Donato Cabrera and members of the Orchestra
  • Live performance by Pacific Mambo Orchestra
  • Gourmet 3-course meal, hosted wine during dinner, and open bar
  • Valet parking

Individual Ticket $500

  • Tax Deductible Portion: $250
  • Cocktail reception with Music Director Donato Cabrera and members of the Orchestra
  • Live performance by Pacific Mambo Orchestra
  • Gourmet 3-course meal, hosted wine during dinner, and open bar
  • Valet parking

Table Sponsors and Hosts

Sharon Simpson

William H. & Navid Armstrong

California Symphony Alliance

Julie Basque

Mike Elmore

Laura & Andrew Glenn

Jacqueline Mills

Jack & Jennifer Pohlman