Please join us for the Autry's Silver Jubilee Kickoff Gala!
For 25 years, we've brought to life the people, legends, innovators, and spirited thinkers that called the West home. Children, families, and Western history lovers have all been moved and inspired by the contents found within our walls. We want to say "thank you" to you, our supporters, for helping us reach this anniversary.
The Autry would not exist today if not for the unstoppable drive of two courageous and admirable women, both of whom we honor this year, founders Jackie Autry and Joanne Hale.
Special honor also belongs to this year's recipient of the Spirit of the West™ Award, Wells Fargo, our corporate partner since the beginning.
The evening will include unforgettable performances by the incomparable LeAnn Rimes as well as the impressive Los Angeles Children's Chorus. Our longtime friend Pat Sajak will once again honor us as Master of Ceremonies.
It promises to be an exciting event from start to finish, and you won't want to miss any of it! Click on the tabs at left for further details.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
At the Autry in Griffith Park
5:00 p.m. VIP Reception
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
8:00 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction, Presentation to Honorees, and Entertainment
10:00 p.m. After-Party
Black Tie or Dressy Western │Complimentary Valet │Reservations Required
For sponsorship and ticket information, please call 323.667.2000, ext. 331.
©Jamie Pham Photography
About the Annual Gala
For 25 years, the Autry’s annual Gala has been one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated social events. This black-tie or dressy Western evening includes the presentation of the Spirit of the West™ Award, a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions (the most unique in Southern California), an elegant dinner, entertainment by top performers, and dancing under the stars at the after-party.
Past honorees include Senator Ben Nighthorse-Campbell, Roy Clark, Merle Haggard, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Cash, Kevin Costner, Melissa Gilbert, N. Scott Momaday, Sergio Leone, and many other distinguished individuals and foundations.
Our largest fundraiser, proceeds from the annual Gala fund our education and outreach programs which serve thousands of students, families, teachers, and scholars each year.
Gala Committee
Co-Chairs
Colleen A. Caballero
Vince Caballero
John Carter
Lynn Carter
Lois R. Rice
Sponsorship Chair
Marvin Elkin
Auction Co-Chairs
Simona B. Elkin
Federico Jimenez
Entertainment Chair
Stanley B. Schneider
Special Advisor
Betsy Ulf
Committee
Richard Allen
Sharon L. Allen
Sandra J. Ausman
Raymond P. Caldiero
Frank H. Countner
Susan Countner
Marian Craver
Theodore F. Craver Jr.
Sandra Gordon
Constance K. Level
Leon J. Level
Timothy K. McCarthy
Marshall McKay
Sherryl A. Nicholas
Leslie A. Pam
Sharon Rogers-McKay
Lora A. Sandroni
Lynn Valbuena
Franklin E. Ulf
Anna Lou Weir
Fausto Yturria Jr.