DSO Gala 2026
At-a-glance progress dashboard
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 6:00 to 9:00 PM Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn
Last updated: 3/9/26 at 6:25 PM
Goal:
$35,000
Raised to date: $12,950
We are chipping away at final tickets. $150 tickets are still available, but going quickly!
Do you know someone who wants to support arts education? They are the perfect fit! Invite them to join us.
The last day to buy tickets will be Friday, March 20
We need $2000 and $1000 sponsors! Plus, we have a few $250 sponsorships, too!
Send your leads to mullrick@dupagesymphony.org.
Next check in: Friday, March 13th
Seats Sold:
122/150
Want to bring additional guests? Last day to purchase tickets is March 20th!
Items received so far:
Relentless Pursuit Fishing Trip – sourced by Meg Goodman
1 hour of piano lessons – donated by Susan Chou
Golf bag and golf balls- sourced by Tom Althoff and Joanne Gaspar
$100 Ditka’s Gift Card – sourced by DSO Staff
Wheaton Business Alliance Gift Basket – sourced by DSO Staff
2 sets of Balcony season tickets to 2026/27 DSO season – sourced by DSO Staff
8 Front Row Balcony tickets to “Holiday Magic” – sourced by DSO Staff
Sit in the orchestra for a season concert! – sourced by Barbara Schubert
Conduct the orchestra at a summer concert – sourced by Barbara S.
Lewis Achenbach painting of the DSO – sourced by Meg Goodman
Lucrezia O’Brien Original Art – sourced by DSO Staff
Lucrezia O’Brien Original Art – sourced by DSO Staff
Books and Wine Package – sourced by Brooke Wiseman
Lynfred Winery Tasting Package – sourced by DSO Staff
Blackberry Market Cinnamon Roll Gift – sourced by DSO Staff
Pair of CSO tickets – sourced by DSO Staff
Four General Admission tickets to the Field Museum – sourced by DSO Staff
Five All-Access Passes to the Shedd Aquarium, with 4D theater, stingray experience and parking – sourced by DSO Staff
Six General Admission tickets to the Morton Arboretum – sourced by DSO Staff
Chicago Shakespeare Theater – two tickets to any season production – sourced by DSO staff
Kane County Cougars baseball game – 4 reserved seats to any 2026 game – sourced by DSO staff
Chicago Botanic Gardens – 4 passes, with parking – sourced by DSO staff
Maxwell Mansion (Lake Geneva) – $100 credit towards hotel or restaurant – sourced by DSO staff
Ravinia lawn tickets – sourced by DSO staff
$25 Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria gift card – sourced by DSO staff
Kendra Scott jewelry – sourced by DSO staff
Glen Ellyn Park District Family Fun Pack – sourced by DSO staff
ZAZZ Jazz Hour-long performance – sourced by DSO Musicians
Chicago Fire – 4 tickets to any home game – sourced by DSO staff
Colonial Cafe gift basket – sourced by DSO staff
Olive and Vinnie’s gift baskets x 3 – sourced by Jane Clark
Wine carrier and two bottles of wine – sourced by Jane Clark
Overnight stay at L7 Chicago Hotel – sourced by Jane Clark
Cooper’s Hawk tasting – sourced by Julie Somogyi
Kentucky Bourbon basket – sourced by Denise Axtell
Three Classic Malts of Scotland – sourced by Teresa Muir
D’Andre Swift autographed Chicago Bears football – sourced by DSO staff
4 golf passes to Arrowhead Golf Course – sourced by Kathy Olsen
$30 gift certificate to Egg Harbor Cafe – sourced by DSO staff
Tickets to the Paramount Theatre – sourced by DSO staff
4 General Admission Tickets to the Skydeck Chicago – sourced by DSO staff
$50 gift certificate to VAIs / Entourage group – sourced by DSO staff
2 Tickets to the Theatre of Western Springs – sourced by DSO staff
Gala Sponsors
We are currently seeking sponsors to help make this event a success and would be honored to have your organization involved. Sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to community, gain visibility, and honor the DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s lasting legacy. If interested, please email mullrick@dupagesymphony.org with the information on the form below.
Title Sponsor: $2,000
Supporting Sponsors: $1,000 (2 available)
Harmony Sponsor: $500 Secured! Professional Wealth Advisors
Encore Sponsors (4 available): $250
Raffle / gift sponsor: In kind