2025 Bravo! Updates

Bravo! Gala planning is in full swing, and we’re happy to share updates on the live auction, sponsorships, and event logistics. We’re delighted to announce that The Hartford has been confirmed as the presenting sponsor, and two exceptional auction experiences have been secured already—a deep-sea fishing adventure with HSO leadership and a Nashville songwriters’ experience with a tour of the Grand Ole Opry–Rymann Auditorium.

Excitement is building over our choice of location–the vibrant Parkville Market, Connecticut’s first and largest food hall. The evening promises an elegant experience, beginning with cocktails and a silent auction in the food court, followed by a three-course dinner in a beautifully tented patio space, and culminating with a live auction and music by the Hartford Symphony Orchestra in the stunning new entertainment hall, all of which will be ours for the evening. This marks the first gala of its kind at Parkville, and we’re excited to bring such a sophisticated celebration to this dynamic neighborhood! Valet parking will be available for all guests.

To help us achieve our fundraising goal, we encourage hosts to reserve their tables and invite supporters to join them. We also ask you, our loyal friends, to consider donating auction items or experiences—anything you can imagine, from private music lessons and house concerts to signed memorabilia, artwork, dining experiences, and wine. Additionally, please reach out to your networks for event sponsorships.

To make a donation to the auction or learn more about sponsorship and table hosting opportunities, visit the links below:

• Bravo! Auction Donation Form
• Bravo! Sponsorship Form
• Table Sponsorship Form

Together, we can reach our fundraising goal and make this year’s Bravo! Gala an unforgettable celebration of music and community!

To be announced…