as we celebrate 30 years of creativity, connection, and community at the MAH. The Red Ball returns—more dazzling than ever—with an evening designed to delight every sense.
Experience awe-inspiring music, immersive performances, and cocktails crafted just for the occasion. Savor a delectable seated dinner, explore a curated live and silent art auction, and gather with friends—new and old—who care about the cultural life of Santa Cruz County.
Pull up to the MAH in style and enjoy complimentary parking courtesy of Santa Cruz Valet. As you check in, you’ll be handed a signature cocktail and provided with various photo opportunities to commemorate the evening. Once you arrive on the second floor of the MAH, you’ll be serenaded by violinist Terre Lee alongside pop and electronic music. Awe awaits you around every corner – be the first to experience Jason Peters’ iconic light installation, engage in up-close magic, have your aura photographed or caricature painted, melt into an audio/visual installation courtesy of Cabrillo Festival of Music, or marvel at Circus of the Moon performances.
Enter the Solari Gallery where nearly 50 awe-inspiring and jaw dropping silent auction packages await you, including contemporary art, luxury vacations and stay-cations, food and wine tours, and unique, hands-on experiences. Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a full bar courtesy of Sante Adairius and Venus Spirits.
As nightfall sets, guests will settle into a luxury seated dinner with fully-seasonal, local, and organic food, courtesy of Feel Good Foods. For those who have opted for a wine table upgrade, enjoy unlimited pours courtesy of MJA Vineyards, including a Limited Reserve pour of 2019 Serene Cellars Atlas Peak Cabernet “Lei’d”. The evening’s program will be emceed by Santa Cruz’s very own Peggy Flynn, and will include a rousing live auction, paddle raise, and the naming of the King & Queen of the Red Ball. Throughout the program enjoy live music and visuals courtesy of Konceptualizer and world-famous Dimensional Holofonic Sound.
After enjoying great food with good friends new and old, dance the night away in the Blanchard Sculpture Garden with world-renowned DJ Spooky. Manresa Bread will be providing a show-stopping cake, enjoyed alongside dessert and coffee by Verve. Participate in creating an interactive, glow-in-the-dark mural with Made Fresh Crew’s Elijah Pfotenhauer, and try your luck in an opportunity drawing to take home one of Laamshe Young’s custom centerpieces or curated Downtown gift baskets.
There is truly something for everyone, so please join us as we celebrate this vibrant place we call home and experience the MAH as you’ve never seen it before.
The Red Ball Silent Auction website is now LIVE! Explore over 60 unique packages–from incredible artwork to once-in-a-generation experiences. Place your bids here! Not able to join us but want to bid on our LIVE AUCTION? Please contact ginger@santacruzmah.org to place a bid by proxy!
To purchase a full table for 10, table upgrades, or event sponsorship, please contact Ginger. ginger@santacruzmah.org or 831-429-1964 ext. 7018.
Full Table (for 10): $3,500
Unlimited Premium Wine Table (for 10): $4,000
Anniversary Table (for 10): $5,000
Wine Tables Presented by MJA Vineyards
To make a meaningful impact through a gala sponsorship, contact Ginger at ginger@santacruzmah.org. She’ll be delighted to help you shape your involvement.
More info about tables and upgrades presented by MJA Vineyards, or sponsorship opportunities.
Creative Cocktail or Black Tie Encouraged. Dress with a flair for the dramatic. Think MET Gala Drama meets Santa Cruz Chic. Red gowns and classic black tie are also encouraged.
