

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎉 PVPA 30th Anniversary Gala 🎭
📅 Sunday, April 12, 2026 | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 PM
📍 Wyckoff Country Club – Holyoke, MA

Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating 30 years of arts education, creativity, and community at the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School! This milestone celebration will bring together alumni, families, supporters, and friends for an unforgettable night honoring PVPA’s past while looking ahead to its exciting future.

✨ What to Expect:

🎶 Live Performances
Enjoy an evening of music, dance, and more featuring talented PVPA students and live dinner and dance music from the Amherst Jazz Orchestra.
🎤 Special Guest Host
PVPA alum and People’s Choice Award–winning comedian Alex Clark will guide us through the evening with humor and heart.
💃 Swing Dance Lessons
Learn the basics and get ready for a night on the dance floor!
🎨 Student Exhibitions
Experience displays of student artwork and creative projects highlighting the incredible talent across our school.
🛍 Silent Auction
Bid on amazing items and experiences featuring the best our community has to offer.
🤝 Connect &amp; Celebrate
Reconnect with fellow alumni, families, and supporters of arts education while celebrating three decades of PVPA.

🎟 Tickets
• Single: $125
• Couple: $225
• Table of 8: $800
www.pvpa.org/shows

Your participation supports PVPA’s mission to provide a transformative arts and academic education for students in grades 7–12.

Come celebrate the creativity, passion, and community that have defined PVPA for 30 years. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Interested in sponsoring the event or donating to our silent auction? Email mconner@pvpa.org
 
Huge thank you to all of our sponsors &amp; donors!
Florence Bank
Diana Batch
Descant Music and Art Studio
Jessica Robinson
Trish Burger
Joanie Chase
Serenity Yoga &amp; Wellness
Five Star
Abacus Benefits Plus
Borawski Insurance
Boat House
Johnny's
More About the Amherst Jazz Orchestra:
Begun in 1996, the Amherst Jazz Orchestra was created by musical director Dave Sporny. The AJO is a professional big band whose mission is to explore and preserve the music of America's original art form. The membership includes the finest jazz musicians in the area. The group has had distinguished guest conductors such as Gunther Schuller, Herb Pomeroy, David Berger, and Andrew Homzey. The AJO was in residence at the Amherst College Duke Ellington Symposium.

More about Alex Clark:
Alex Clark  is a comedian most known for his self-titled animated Youtube channel where he has amassed 3.7 million subscribers.  He recently completed a sold out 23 city tour, is a Streamy nominee, and a 4 time People’s Choice Award winner.  The Chicago Tribune said “his viral videos are funny”  and the Huffington Post hailed him as “brilliant”.  Alex has performed worldwide for over 20 years and avoided a real job for 30.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-hadley/pvpas-30th-anniversary-gala/200029810947036
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, health-wellness, comedy, performances, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://onthestage.tickets/show/pioneer-valley-performing-arts/699f204eab8a50105135dfee/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=south+hadley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: South Hadley
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15 Mulligan Dr, South Hadley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01075
- **lat**: 42.24131
- **long**: -72.59939
- **full address**: 15 Mulligan Dr, South Hadley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01075

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: PVPA - Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (https://allevents.in/org/pvpa-pioneer-valley-performing-arts-charter-public-school/25510477)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 15 Mulligan Dr, South Hadley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01075
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** PVPA - Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, Music, Art, health-wellness, comedy, performances, Exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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