This year’s Red Tie Gala was a huge success as well as a fun night for all attendees!
Held at Shannon Hall in Batavia, IL, this year’s theme was Red Tie Gala Goes Gaelic. Many guests joined in the theme and attended the event dressed as kings and queens or in traditional kilts.
The Red Tie Gala is the annual event that funds the Chris Patterson Performing Arts Awards. Through this year’s event and online fundraisers run during March, six awards have been funded for 2025! The foundation is excited to add a sixth area high school next year and will announce which 6 area high schools will be eligible later this year.
Thank you to The Ron Porter Band for being the musical entertainment for the night!
Many people and organizations assisted in putting together this year’s event and making it a success. An event of this size could not be held without the sponsors, the donations, and the volunteers who worked to make it happen. Thank you!
This year’s Red Tie Gala Sponsors include:
Bob Jass Chevrolet and Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion 84
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit
Wealth Financial Strategies, Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, Family of Thomas J Murphy
Home Depot – Geneva, IL, Acquaviva Winery & Ristorante, Pollyanna Brewing Company
Thank you to Allegra Marketing Print Mail and Flip Design Studio for all of the printing and design tasks for our events. We appreciate your continued support!
Two of our 2023 Performing Arts Award recipients were able to attend this year’s gala. Batavia High School Alumni, Morgan Hutchens, and West Aurora High School Alumni, Rebecca Evans. Over the past 7 years, the foundation has given out over $26,000 to award recipients like Morgan and Rebecca. Learn more about these awards and read recipient essays on the Performing Arts Awards webpage.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Red Tie Gala! See you next March 2025!
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.
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.
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!
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.
The 3rd Annual Spc Christopher Patterson Memorial Motorcycle Ride is quickly approaching!
Christopher had talked about wanting to get a motorcycle when he returned home from his deployment. This event was started by the foundation at the suggestion of his father, Bob Patterson, who thought that a memorial motorcycle ride would be a great way to honor his son.
“Chris loved the performing arts! The reason we started the foundation was so that we could support those students who participate in drama, choir, and band. Currently, we give $1000 cash awards annually to an eligible senior at West Aurora High School, East Aurora High School, and Batavia High School. This year we hope to add 2 additional local high schools to this program and to expand this opportunity to the surrounding communities. 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, Chair of the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation.
“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 as a way 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 Freedom Farms for Veterans in Wadsworth and Immanuel Lutheran School music program in Batavia.
The day of the event, registration will begin at 8:00 am with kickstands up (KSU) at 10:30. The ride will be traveling SPC Patterson’s last ride. It will be an approximately 50 mile, fully police escorted ride. Traveling past the funeral home on RT 31 to Oak Street to Randall Road where it will pass through his home town, North Aurora, to Plum St in Aurora where it will pass West Aurora High School (WAHS) along Commonwealth. The WAHS Blackhawk Marching Band will be playing “Roll On” as the ride passes. The ride will return to Batavia where it will pass by Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hart Road, around 11:30 before heading to River Hills Cemetery to pay respects then returning to the Batavia VFW. Cars are welcome to join the ride!
There will be a post-ride party at the Batavia VFW starting about noon with music, raffles, Two Brothers beer pull and VeteransQ BBQ! The party is included in the cost of the ride, but tickets are available for those wishing to join the party but not the ride itself. The event will wrap up at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are available now:
https://chrispattersonmemorial.org/events/2019ride/
Tickets are $30/Rider and $25/Passenger and include breakfast, t-shirt, and a commemorative patch in addition to the ride and post-ride party.
Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the ride.
Post Party only tickets are $15 and include a ride t-shirt.
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