Winterfest 2024
A Holiday Fundraising Dinner to benefit New West Symphony’s Artistic & Education Programs
Saturday, December 7 at 4 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light concert immediately following
Dinner + Concert: $325 per person
Dinner: $275 per person (for subscribers/ticket holders)
On Saturday, December 7 before the Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light concert, enjoy an amazing cultural dining experience highlighting winter solstice foods from around the world. This will be a magical culinary journey, perfect for setting the stage before the concert!
Each table of 10 will represent a different country or culture’s winter solstice traditions — including Mexico, Scandinavia, Portugal, Japan, Peru, Romania, Chumash, Italy, Germany/Austria and India — with an immersive cultural display enhancing the festive atmosphere. Bid on unique silent & live auction items to support New West Symphony’s education and outreach initiatives.
We are also proud to honor longtime supporters Cynthia and Paul Idell and the amazing volunteer group, the New West Symphony League, a fundraising and friendraising arm of the New West Symphony.
Join us for this extraordinary evening of culture, cuisine and music.
This event is limited to 100 people. Get your tickets early!
4 PM
Cocktails & Appetizers
Plated Dinner
Silent & Live Auctions
7 PM – Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert
Join the New West Symphony, Los Robles Children’s Choir and vocal soloists in a winter-inspired concert filled with musical light! Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Short Film, The Snowman, is featured alongside symphonic masterworks and your favorite holiday songs.
Thank You to our Winterfest Sponsors & Committee
FROSTED MOON SPONSORS
AmaWaterways
Anonymous
Susan Burgos
David & Linda Catlin
Fran Elson, in loving memory of Ed Elson
Paul Finkel, MD
Michele & Dr. Russell Spoto
SOLSTICE GLOW SPONSORS
George & Patricia Jones
Premier America Credit Union
Westlake Physical Therapy
David Esquibias, Esq.
WINTERFEST COMMITTEE
Alex Abbey
Eva Cote
Denise Danne Ed.D
Paul Finkel, MD
Erin Pohl
Sheila Schwedes
John Shwope
Natalia Staneva
Anthony Vasquez
Sponsorship Levels
Be a part of our holiday celebration as a sponsor of the Winterfest Dinner and Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert. Winterfest supports New West Symphony’s artistic and education programs, including the annual Symphonic Adventures concerts and the Laby Harmony Project for underserved youth. Your support changes lives!
Festival of Lights
Sponsor
$25,000
- 8 Premium Tickets – Winterfest Dinner
- 8 Premium Tickets – Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert
- 8 Premium Tickets for the 2025 Season
- Sponsor Opportunity for the guest artists series and one concert during the year
- Full-Page ad in all concert programs
- Sponsorship acknowledgment throughout the 2025 season
Starry Nights
Sponsor
$15,000
- 6 Premium Tickets – Winterfest Dinner
- 6 Premium Tickets – Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert
- Premium Tickets for the 2025 Season
- Sponsor Opportunity for the guest artists series and one concert during the year
- Full-Page ad in all concert programs
- Sponsorship acknowledgment throughout the 2025 season
Yule Flame
Sponsor
$10,000
- 4 Premium Tickets – Winterfest Dinner
- 4 Premium Tickets – Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert
- Premium Tickets for the 2025 Season
- Sponsor Opportunity for the guest artists series and one concert during the year
- Full-Page ad in all concert programs
- Sponsorship acknowledgment throughout the 2025 season
Frosted Moon
Sponsor
$5,000
- 4 Premium Tickets – Winterfest Dinner
- 4 Premium Tickets – Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert
- Premium Tickets for the 2025 Season
- Sponsor Opportunity for one soloist during the year
- Full-Page ad in all concert programs
- Sponsorship acknowledgment throughout the 2025 season
Solstice Glow
Sponsor
$2,500
- 2 Premium Tickets – Winterfest Dinner
- 2 Premium Tickets – Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light Concert
- Premium Tickets for the 2025 Season
- Sponsor Opportunity
- Full-Page ad in all concert programs
- Sponsorship acknowledgment throughout the 2025 season
