Enjoy A Glamorous Night as The Sheldon celebrates 35 vibrant years of music, art and community featuring Sheila E.

For $500 Gala Patron level tickets, which include cocktails, silent auction, dinner, live auction and concert, click here.

Legendary drummer and percussionist Sheila E. has been setting the beat for decades. She’s worked with everyone from Marvin Gaye to Prince to Beyoncé and has left her mark on the music industry with classic hits like “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre.” But Sheila E.’s influence extends beyond the music world. She’s an abuse survivor who’s used music as a source of healing and giving back. She has performed in multiple films, produced for numerous televised music award programs and shared her incredible life story in her autobiography, “The Beat of My Own Drum.”

Auction Sponsor (exclusive): $2,500 Additional recognition on online auction webpage, 4 Gala tickets including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet, and concert tickets

Valet Sponsor (exclusive): $5,000 Additional signage at the event entrance, 1 table (10 tickets) including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet, and concert tickets

Centerpiece Sponsor (exclusive): $5,000 Additional recognition at teach seated table during the banquet, 1 table (10 tickets) including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet and concert tickets

Cocktail Sponsor (exclusive): $5,000 Additional signage at each bar at the event, Featured drink named for sponsor, 1 table (10 tickets) including cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet, and concert tickets

Table Sponsor: $5,000 1 table (10 tickets) including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet and concert tickets

Benefactor: $10,000 post concert meet-and-greet with the artist for a group of two (2)*, 1 table (10 tickets) including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet, and concert tickets $8,250 Tax Deduction

Producer: $25,000 Post concert meet-and-greet with the artist for a group of five (5)*, two tables (20 tickets) including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet, and concert tickets $21,000 Tax Deduction

Underwriter: $50,000 Post concert meet-and-greet with the artist for a group of ten (10)*, two tables (20 tickets), including Cocktail Hour, Gala Banquet, and concert tickets $46,500 Tax Deduction

*Meet and greet contingent on artist availability

UNDERWRITER
Steward Family Foundation

PRODUCER
Engelhardt Family Foundation

BENEFACTORS
Caleres
Edward Jones

TABLE SPONSORS
David and Barbara Gifford
Carol and Ward Klein
St. Louis University
Mark Stuart-Smith and Andrew Jorgensen
Cheryl Walker

CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
Lewis Rice

COCKTAIL SPONSOR
BSI Constructors

VALET SPONSOR
Moneta

AUCTION SPONSOR
Dr. Thomas and Cynthia Siler

DIAMOND SPONSORS
Creative Planning
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Keith Grady
Mark Halton and Toni Kutchan
Trivers

Don’t miss your chance to bid on fantastic Sheldon memorabilia and experiences! From signed and framed concert posters to exciting ticket packages to this one-of-a-kind signed banjo by Bela Fleck, Rhiannon Giddens, and Allison Russell, our 2024 Sheldon Gala Silent Auction items are sure to satisfy music fans from every era and every genre. Auction is open now and closes at 8 p.m. on April 6. You do not have to attend the Gala to bid on our Silent Auction items.

CLICK HERE for full descriptions and bidding!