Have you completed your submission for the 2025 Performing Arts Award? The due date is quickly approaching, and all submissions must be postmarked by Friday, March 28th, 2025.
Who is eligible: You must have participated in the performing arts (this includes Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama or Stage Crew) and be a graduating senior at a participating school. 2025 participating schools include West Aurora High School, Batavia High School, Kaneland, and Geneva High School.
Submission Requirements: Submit a 100 word, or more, essay on how participating in the performing arts has assisted you in your core educational classes. Each submission must have two (2) endorsements from any of the performing art instructors at your school. (Band/Orchestra Directors, Choral Directors, and Drama Teachers) Click the link to download the Award Endorsement Form
We chose only 100 words because Christopher hated having to write essays and we know that those seniors going on to higher education are already writing a lot of essays.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
Mail (USPS) your essay, completed endorsement page, and contact information to:
Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation
Attn: Performing Arts Award ( Your school name )
610 Cherrywood Dr.
North Aurora, IL 60542-1032
This year the Red Tie Gala is going Gaelic and tickets are now available!
Join us as we once again host the Red Tie Gala. This years gala will be hosted at Shannon Hall in Batavia on Saturday March 9th, from 6-10pm.
Purchase your tickets soon! Special Early Bird Pricing of $45 is only available through the end of 2023.
EVERY TICKET INCLUDES:
4 hours of open bar, heavy Hors d’oeuvres, and a special gift!
Red Tie Gala Goes to the Islands
Join us for an evening of dinner, music, and supporting the arts, as we once again host our annual Red Tie Gala. This year’s gala will be held at Shannon Hall in Batavia on Saturday, March 8th, from 5:30-9:30 PM. It is sure to be a fantastic evening!! We hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available at the early bird price of $45 until February 10th.
The proceeds from this event go towards funding our yearly Performing Arts Awards. Currently, we offer these awards at 5 area high schools. Each is a $1000 cash-award given to a graduating senior who has participated in the Performing Arts. For more information about these awards and how to apply visit our Awards Page.
Have you completed your submission for the 2024 Performing Arts Award? The due date is quickly approaching, and all submissions must be postmarked by Friday, April 5th, 2024.
Who is eligible: You must have participated in the performing arts (this includes Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama or Stage Crew) and be a graduating senior at a participating school. 2024 participating schools include West Aurora High School, Batavia High School, East Aurora High School, Kaneland, and Geneva High School.
Submission Requirements: Submit a 100 word, or more, essay on how participating in the performing arts has assisted you in your core educational classes. Each submission must have two (2) endorsements from any of the performing art instructors at your school. (Band/Orchestra Directors, Choral Directors, and Drama Teachers) Click the link to download the Award Endorsement Form
We chose only 100 words because Christopher hated having to write essays and we know that those seniors going on to higher education are already writing a lot of essays.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
Mail (USPS) your essay, completed endorsement page, and contact information to:
Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation
Attn: Performing Arts Award ( Your school name )
610 Cherrywood Dr.
North Aurora, IL 60542-1032
The 7th Annual Spc. Chris Patterson Memorial Motorcycle Ride will be held Saturday, August 12th, 2023. Keep an eye on this site, our Facebook page, or sign up for our email list for more information. It’s sure to be a blast!
Have you completed your submission for the 2023 Performing Arts Award? The due date is quickly approaching, and all submissions must be postmarked by Friday, April 7th, 2023.
Who is eligible: You must have participated in the performing arts (this includes Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama or Stage Crew) and be a graduating senior at a participating school. 2023 participating schools include West Aurora High School, Batavia High School, East Aurora High School, Kaneland, and Geneva High School.
Submission Requirements: Submit a 100 word, or more, essay on how participating in the performing arts has assisted you in your core educational classes. Each submission must have two (2) endorsements from any of the performing art instructors at your school. (Band/Orchestra Directors, Choral Directors, and Drama Teachers) Click the link to download the Award Endorsement Form
We chose only 100 words because Christopher hated having to write essays and we know that those seniors going on to higher education are already writing a lot of essays.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
Mail (USPS) your essay, completed endorsement page, and contact information to:
Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation
Attn: Performing Arts Award ( Your school name )
610 Cherrywood Dr.
North Aurora, IL 60542-1032
Ready to join us for the Red Tie Gala – Music Through The Ages? Tickets are now Available!
Join us as we once again host our annual Red Tie Gala. This year’s gala will be held at Cantigny in Winfield. Including an exclusive hour of access to the First Division Museum. It is sure to be a fantastic evening!! We hope to see you all there!
Every ticket includes:
2 hours of unlimited wine and beer
Hors d’oeuvres – Artichoke Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip with Tortilla Chips, Crackers, Pita Chips, Cocktail Rye Crostini’s, Celery, and Carrot Sticks.
Seated meal of
- House Salad or Italian Sausage with White Bean and Kale Soup
- Fresh Baked Rolls with Whipped Butter
- Your choice of
- Mediterranean Chicken (Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Basil, Feta, Quinoa, Red Peppers, Mascarpone, with Garlic Herb Polenta, Roasted Zucchini and Sauce) or
- Provencal Prime Rib (2 oz. Herb Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Yukon Mash, Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Red Wine Demi-glace) or
- Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera (Farfalle pasta with a Parmesan Cream Sauce, Grilled Red Pepper, Broccoli, Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Red Onions)
- Key Lime Pie with Citrus Whipped Cream
Red Tie Gala Goes to the Islands
Join us for an evening of dinner, music, and supporting the arts, as we once again host our annual Red Tie Gala. This year’s gala will be held at Shannon Hall in Batavia on Saturday, March 8th, from 5:30-9:30 PM. It is sure to be a fantastic evening!! We hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available at the early bird price of $45 until February 10th.
The proceeds from this event go towards funding our yearly Performing Arts Awards. Currently, we offer these awards at 5 area high schools. Each is a $1000 cash-award given to a graduating senior who has participated in the Performing Arts. For more information about these awards and how to apply visit our Awards Page.
The 2023 Red Tie Gala will be held on March 4th, 6-10 pm at the Cantigny in Winfield, IL. Featuring live music, private museum access, silent auctions and more! It is sure to be a fantastic evening!! We hope to see you all there!
Join us as we put the “FUN” back in Fundraising! This is our major fundraiser. It is a semi-formal, exclusive night and always includes amazing music, food, and auction items. The proceeds from this event go towards funding our yearly Performing Arts Awards. Currently, we offer these awards at 5 area high schools. Each is a $1000 cash-award given to a graduating senior who has participated in the Performing Arts. For more information about these awards and how to apply visit our Awards Page.
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual SPC Chris Patterson Motorcycle Ride on August 13th, 2022.
Always guaranteed to be a fun event, this year we are starting at Fox River Harley Davidson, and finishing at Pollyanna Brewing in St. Charles after a 50 mile ride through the countryside. Following the ride we will be holding a 2 hour after-party with music from Tin Fiddle, food from Mission BBQ, and of course beer from Pollyanna. Come out for the ride (cars are welcome) or just the after party and join us as we raise funds for the Foundation, Immanuel Lutheran Arts Program, and Gold Star Siblings.
Get your tickets Today!