📅 Saturday, June 21, 2025
📍 Kleiner Oak Grove at the May Arboretum
🎟 Tickets available now at masgala.org
You're invited to the May Arboretum Society's inaugural Gala in the Garden, a magical evening of fine dining, live music, and celebration in the heart of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum. This special night honors Dr. Edgar F. Kleiner, PhD, whose vision and dedication helped shape the garden into the thriving sanctuary it is today.
𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐅. 𝐊𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐡𝐃
Founder of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dr. Kleiner played a pivotal role in developing this treasured space, which now houses over 4,000 plant species across 23 acres. Storyboards throughout the garden will showcase his incredible contributions to conservation and botany.
𝐕𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
🕘 4 pm to 5:30 pm
🎻 Exclusive performance by profoundly gifted 8-year-old violinist Juliette Leong
🍹Complimentary signature cocktail and hors d'oeuvres
𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🕘 5 pm to 6 pm
🥃 Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail, no-host bar and light charcuterie while browsing our silent auction items.
🌳 Stroll the garden and learn about our Honoree, Dr. Edgar F. Kleiner, PhD, while viewing storyboards depicting his life history and how he became involved and helped create this wonderful garden for our community.
🎹 As you take in the garden’s beauty, Jeff DePaoli’s soulful melodies will add a touch of magic to the night.
𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫
🕘 6:15 pm to 7 pm
A family-style summer feast featuring seasonal delights, including:
🔹 Tri-tip with house rub and natural jus
🔹 House-smoked grilled pork loin with apricot gochujang BBQ glaze
🔹 Oven-roasted portobello with sherry shallot vinaigrette
🔹 Roasted Russian fingerling potatoes with garlic and fresh herbs
𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🕘 7 pm to 8 pm
🥂 Celebrate the individuals and organizations making a lasting impact on the Arboretum while bidding on exclusive auction items.
Live auction items include:
❄️ 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: Iceland Fire and Ice Adventure for two with a 5 Night Stay in Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon visit, Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour, and Reykjavik Grand Excursion tour.
🍷 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Experience the flavors of Tuscany with a five-night stay for four people at a private residence in Cortona, Italy, including an Olive Oil Mill tour and tastings.
🌴 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨: Enjoy a seven-night stay at AAA Four Diamond Luxury Mexico Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Acapulco or Puerto Peñasco for two. Two children under the age of 12 may join free of charge.
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐬
🕘 8 pm to 9 pm
🎻 Experience a breathtaking live performance by The Reno Pops, as their symphonic melodies weave through the garden, creating an unforgettable night under the stars.
𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲
🕘9 pm to 9:15 pm
🫱🏼🫲🏽 Reflect on the evening’s magic as we express our gratitude to our honoree, sponsors, and guests. Together, we are ensuring a vibrant future for the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 are still available! Help support the May Arboretum Society while gaining visibility for your business.
🌷 For tickets and sponsorship details, visit masgala.org
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