MacPhail After Dark: The Music That Moves Us
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, connection, and celebration in support of MacPhail Center for Music.
This inaugural evening benefit will feature inspiring performances by MacPhail students, faculty, and alumni in one of the Twin Cities’ most iconic music venues.
The evening program will include opportunities to support MacPhail through a live auction and Fund-a-Need, helping ensure access to high-quality music education for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Schedule of Events
Cocktail Reception
6:00–7:00 pm
The Quinlan Room by The Dakota
Young Quinlan Building
901 Nicollet Mall, Suite 100
Minneapolis
Hosted valet available
A short walk brings guests to The Dakota for the evening program.
Dinner, Music & Program
Featuring a live auction and Fund-a-Need
7:30 pm
The Dakota
1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
Hosted valet available
Attire
Cocktail or evening wear
Ticket Options
VIP – $400 (Sold out)
Premier – $300
Patron – $250
Individual – $200
Next Gen (guests under 40) – $100
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships begin at $2,500 and offer meaningful visibility while supporting MacPhail’s mission to transform lives and strengthen communities through music.
For questions or custom sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
David Jones, Development Associate
[email protected] | 612-767-5477
Guest Information
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A New Chapter
This year, MacPhail After Dark is presented in lieu of the Music Matters Luncheon as we explore a new evening event experience designed to bring our community together in a fresh, vibrant way.
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS
Lowell Pickett and Karen Sternal
ADDITIONAL EVENT SPONSORS
(AS OF 2/6/26)
480 Arts
Leadership Support
With gratitude to the leadership supporting this new evening benefit.
MacPhail After Dark Event Steering Committee
Christine Buss, Chair
Philip Barnes · Sally Blanks · Min Jeong Graf · Rahoul Ghose
Penny Hunt · Syntyche Koumaglo · Patty Murphy · Mary Cate Peris
Christopher Perrigo · Lowell Pickett · Sara Richter · Marshall Tokheim
Donna Wolsted · Mike Wolsted
MacPhail Board of Directors
Kevin Ambrus · Margee Bracken · Hudie Broughton · Christine Buss
Sarah Clarke · Fay DeBellis · Chip Emery · Evan Everist · Alexa Fang
Rahoul Ghose · Min Jeong Graf · Leslie Greves · Natalia Hernandez
Justin Kelly · Syntyche Koumaglo · Grace Li · Linda Mack · Patty Murphy
Bill Pentelovitch · Mary Cate Peris · Christopher Perrigo · Lowell Pickett
Peter R. Spokes · Jim Stake · Sylvia Strobel · Nicole Strydom · Dave Thomas
Dianne Thomas · Marshall Tokheim · Anne Yoder
