On Friday, June 20, 2025, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, New Jersey’s premier center for the cultural arts, dedicated to fostering powerful, inclusive artistic experiences and creative exchange of ideas, will be hosting their Annual Summer Gala.

This year’s event is expected to draw 300 VIP guests and will feature a sold-out performance by the __________, along with a live auction, silent auction, and post-show dance party in The Vogel. To help make this event successful we are asking local businesses to donate items
to be used in our gift auction. We are seeking gifts cards, tickets, jewelry, unique experiences or items and other miscellaneous elements to round out our offerings for the night of the event.

The Basie’s mission is to inspire, educate and entertain through its distinct and engaging cultural and artistic offerings that reflect the diversity of the region. As a nonprofit organization, the Basie is committed to enriching the community’s quality of life by generating opportunities for participation in the arts, partnering with schools, collaborating with other mission-based organizations, and driving regional economic prosperity. It is only through generous gifts that we can continue to fulfill this mission.