# 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
- **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 & 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 & donors!
Florence Bank
Diana Batch/Paul Batch
Descant Music and Art Studio
Pioneer Valley Ballet
Jessica Robinson
Trish Burger
Joanie Chase
Lisa Clark & Family
Turo Vineyards
Serenity Yoga & Wellness
Five Star
Abacus Benefits Plus
Borawski Insurance
Boat House
Johnny's
Holota Cleaning
South Hadley Tower Theater
Thirsty Mind Coffee & Wine Bar
Sweet Babu's Granola
Patrick Crowley
Academy of Music
Marcotte Ford
Bramble + Bloom
Dynak Family
Optimal Wellness
Meghan Stone/Gregory Stone
Petula Bloomfield


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, health-wellness, art, comedy, jazz, performances, exhibitions, yoga, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 40

## Ticket Details


## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala! being held?
  - **A:** PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala! takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 15 Mulligan Dr, South Hadley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01075.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala!?
  - **A:** PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala! is organized by PVPA - Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Hadley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If PVPA'S 30th Anniversary Gala! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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