Tickets for the Red Tie Gala are now available!

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!

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

Tickets for the 7th Annual Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation Motorcycle Ride, scheduled for August 12th, 2023, are now available. This yearly event in August brings together the “For God and For Country” aspects of the foundation’s mission.

“We started this fundraiser, the Motorcycle Ride, as a way of connecting Chris’s love of the Arts with his love for the military. Every year, 2 organizations are selected to be the recipients of the money raised through this event with a focus on organizations that support those causes. It will be a fun day for everyone and we hope to see you there,” stated Robert Patterson, Chris’ father and board member of the Foundation.

Join us on Chris’ Last Ride, a scenic 50-mile journey through the countryside, passing by significant locations such as West Aurora High School and Immanuel Lutheran Church. The ride will be fully police-escorted, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Registration will start at 8 am on the day of the event, with kickstands up (KSU) at 10 am.

This year, the event will begin at Pollyanna Brewing in St. Charles, where we will also have an after-party from 12 pm to 2 pm. The after-party will feature live music, raffles, and delicious food from Mission BBQ. Please note that the after-party is included in the ride tickets, but standalone tickets are also available for those who only wish to attend the after-party.

“I believe that this is exactly what Christopher would be doing. He would have disliked the spotlight of an event honoring him, but he would be riding in other memorial rides to honor the fallen,” stated Social Media Director for the foundation, Rachel Bailey. “It is through events like this ride that the foundation supports programs that are meaningful to who Christopher was and his legacy.”

A portion of the proceeds of this year’s motorcycle ride will be going to K9s for Veterans and Immanuel Lutheran School music program in Batavia.

Register now at: https://chrispattersonmemorial.org/product/7th-annual-motorcycle-ride/

Ride Tickets are $35 per person for riders or passengers and include lunch at the after-party. Register before August 31st and save $5.

After-Party Only Tickets are $20.

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!

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

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!

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

We are currently looking for additional sponsors for our annual Red Tie Gala event. The proceeds generated by this fundraiser go towards funding our yearly Performing Arts Awards, a $1,000 cash award given to a graduating senior who has participated in the performing arts at one of each of 5 area high schools.

What’s in it for you?

Glad you asked, we have the following sponsorship levels available.

$250  
Name in Program 
Name on Website Event Page  

$500
Small Logo on Program  
Name on Website Event Page  
Mention on Facebook Page  

$1000  
Large Logo on Program  
Mention on Facebook Page  
2 Free Tickets to Gala  
Name on Website Event Page  

$2000  
Large Logo on Program  
Mention on Facebook Page  
2 Free Tickets to Gala 
Name on Website Event Page  
Mentioned at Event 

$2500+
Large Logo on Program 
Mention on Facebook Page 
Reserved Table at Gala (10 Tickets) 
Name on Website Event Page 
Mentioned at Event 

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The 2022 Red Tie Gala will be held on March 5th, 6-10 pm at the Aquaviva Winery in Maple Park, IL. We are looking forward to holding this event again after the two-year hiatus because of the pandemic. It is sure to be a fantastic evening!! We hope to see you all there! Tickets will go on sale soon.    

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

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 developments, our venue has chosen to close after today and has canceled our event. We are looking to reschedule with a tentative date in early May. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support as we work to reschedule. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Board of Directors through either email or the form below. You can also reach out to the Chairman of the Board directly via email

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