A great night of great impact
Our annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Join us for a night to celebrate and support The War Memorial’s legacy of impact, enrichment and service to the community. This year’s gala promises a delightful evening filled with live music, delectable cuisine, and exciting activities! You can learn more about the event below.
Our Mission
The funds raised at this event will continue to aid us in restoring and preserving our historic buildings and grounds, specifically the 1910 Alger House.
Your participation will demonstrate your support of the legacy and mission of our organization, ensuring that future generations can continue to benefit from our efforts to honor those who have served, enrich the community, and provide exceptional experiences.
To learn more about our Historic House Fund and our upcoming projects, visit www.warmemorial.org/housefund.
Looking to Sponsor
We have many exciting benefits, customizable to your business, to make your business shine at our gala!
Please review our 2025 Sponsorship Catalogue here or reach out to the Development Offices at The War Memorial directly, if you would like learn more and support this event!
Tickets*
Honorary Host (pair) tickets: $600
Honorary Host ticket: $300
General Ticket: $225
*Through our ClickBid Ticket registration page, you can purchase a sponsorship or table, become an Honorary Host, or simply join the fun with your regular gala ticket. Contact us with any questions!
Your Evening
This event will begin around 5:30pm at our beautiful spaces on Lake St. Clair at The War Memorial!
5:30pm | Cocktail Hour with live music and appetizers
7:15pm | Program and Remarks in Ballroom
7:30pm | Dinner Served*
8:30pm | Dessert and Live Auction
*Stay tuned for more information on the gourmet dinner to be served!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
Grosse Pointe News | Charles P. Huebner and Laura J. Huebner | Rick and Susie Lueders
BRONZE SPONSOR
George Johnson & Co. | Pointe Capital Management | The Edsel & Elanor Ford House | Maria Miller | Mary & Ron Lamparter | Jean Azar | Molly & Bob Prim | Sierra Donaven | Amy & Patrick Chesterton
HONORARY HOSTS
David Balle, MD
| Mary Ann & Bob Bury
| Strategiz
| The Grosse Pointe Garden Center
| David Nicholson
| Beline Obeid, LLC
| Dr. & Mrs. Tymon Totte
| Reed & Jennifer Bingaman
| Hon. William J. and Susan Giovan
| Jessica & Brad Gregory
| Donna Hoban, MD
| Ms. Kathy Williams
| Beverly Curtiss Walsh
| Cheryl A. Wesen, MD & Richard K. Baumgarten, MD
| Tim & Lisa Frasier
| Aaron & Alma Turk
| Patrick McKeever |
David Balle, MD | Mary Ann & Bob Bury | Strategiz | The Grosse Pointe Garden Center | David Nicholson | Beline Obeid, LLC | Dr. & Mrs. Tymon Totte | Reed & Jennifer Bingaman | Hon. William J. and Susan Giovan | Jessica & Brad Gregory | Donna Hoban, MD | Ms. Kathy Williams | Beverly Curtiss Walsh | Cheryl A. Wesen, MD & Richard K. Baumgarten, MD | Tim & Lisa Frasier | Aaron & Alma Turk | Patrick McKeever |