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The Curious Onstage Soirée & FUNdraiser

Saturday
May 2, 2026
6:00pm

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It’s not too late! Attend the Dessert & Dancing ticket at 8 pm for this very important date!

Dessert & Dancing Ticket (8pm Entry) – $50/person

Includes dessert, band and access to the silent auction.

Are you unable to attend, but would still like to support the Clemens Center?

Please select “Gala & Soirée FUNdraiser” 

Questions?

Contact our Director of Advancement, Craig Bond:
607-735-2776
CraigB@clemenscenter.org

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The Clemens Center is hosting The Curious Onstage Soirée as their major fundraising event to support the programs we offer each year.

The event will be held on May 2 in Downtown Elmira. The evening is focused on a fabulous adult night out of frivolity and FUN!

For $125 a person, you can enjoy the full evening activities, including a catered dinner, dessert, cash bar, band, and features silent and live auctions. Seating is held on Powers Theater stage for tables of 8 guests to sit together. There is a full table option at $1,000.

New this year, there is an 8pm entry for $50/person that includes dessert, band and access to the silent auction.

Catering is by Tanino’s Ristaurante Italiano located in Horseheads, NY and the Band is provided by Uptown Groove.

Silent and Live Auction donated Items can be contributed via the forms below.

Sponsorship and more information can be secured from Craig Bond, the Director of Advancement at craigb@clemenscenter.org or 607-735-2776.

Tickets are available through the Clemens Center box office or ClemensCenter.org.

We hope you will join us for this amazing fun night out to support the Clemens Center!

Catering provided by:

Tanino Ristorante Italiano Logo            Graze & Gather logo

Featuring the music of:

The Uptown Groove logo

 

Thank you for considering support of the Clemens Center with your attendance or a silent auction item.

We are seeking gift certificates for unique “experiences” in the region, health and beauty products, certificates for memberships, or items that inspire patrons of the arts to support your business. The event is attended by over 200 guests and is a great way for new or existing businesses to be recognized and promoted for their generosity through Clemens Center social media channels and during the event.

Please contact the Director of Advancement Craig Bond by calling 607-735-2776 or emailing CraigB@clemenscenter.org, or any committee member with questions regarding donations and items for our silent auction.

Sponsorship Support Needed:
Business and individual sponsorships are available. You can also customize your sponsorship by calling 607-735-2776 or emailing CraigB@clemenscenter.org.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

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Gala Auction Sponsors 2026 image

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT COMMITTEE
Karen Cromer – Executive Director
L. Glenn Poppleton – Soirée Chair
Craig Bond
Amanda Clark
Christina Cobb
Angela Daniels
Amanda Beecher Eubanks
Laury Kline
Holly Strickland
Jennifer Verity
Claire Warren Ginnan

For questions and/or more information, please contact:
Craig Bond Director of Advancement (607) 735-2776 | CraigB@clemenscenter.org
Dates/times/programs are subject to change.
The Clemens Center is a registered 501 c (3) non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 100% of proceeds from the event are retained by the organization. A copy of our most recent field financial report can be requested from the Charities Bureau Registry on the New York Attorney General’s website www.charitiesnys.com or by calling 212 – 416-8401.
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Questions?

Contact our Box Office:
Monday-Friday
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
607-734-8191 or
800-724-0159
boxoffice@clemenscenter.org

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Ticket prices vary for each performance and are either Reserved or General Admission seating. For patrons with special needs, please inquire about services when placing your order.

The Clemens Center Box Office and ClemensCenter.org are the only OFFICIAL and AUTHORIZED sellers of Clemens Center event tickets. Tickets purchased from other sources may be 1) more expensive 2) invalid and 3) ineligible for assistance. The Clemens Center is not responsible for tickets purchased from other sources.