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    8th Annual FireBall Gala

    The WaterFire Arts Center
    providence, united states
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    FireBall Elements on October 17, 2024 to celebrate 30 years of WaterFire

    Fire, Water, Earth, Air & Flair


    FireBall is sold out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist for tickets, please email Gretchen Wright: gretchen@waterfire.org. Thank you!


    New York has the Met Gala... Providence has FireBall! Walk the red carpet into the WaterFire Arts Center and enjoy a night of breathtaking performances, a splendid seated dinner, and WaterFire's own twist on haute couture. And all to support WaterFire! Join us to celebrate 30 dazzling years. 

    Avant-Garde Black Tie
    We encourage guests to lean into the theme of FireBall Elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Air & Flair— paparazzi will be in attendance and the night's highlights and best-dressed guests will be featured in a future edition of RI Monthly! Doors open at 6:00 for our VIP guests and 7:00 for the main event. Bring your dancing shoes: the night concludes a DJ, dancing, and dessert to celebrate 30 years of WaterFire. 

    If you cannot attend but still wish to contribute, please consider making a "Sending my regrets!" donation on the checkout page.

    Be sure to secure your tickets before sales close on October 10!

    We are excited to recognize the following exceptional Rhode Islanders with WaterFire Impact Awards in gratitude for their service and leadership that have shaped our community in so many ways: 

    • Senator Jack Reed: Civic Leadership
    • Barbara Sokoloff: Community Impact
    • Jordan Seaberry: Creative Impact
    • Barry and Kathleen Hittner: Philanthropic Leadership

    FireBall VIP Reception: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Red carpet welcome
    Private gathering to celebrate these exceptional honorees before the awards ceremony
    Includes champagne toast, program, access to the entire event
    Tickets $300

    8th Annual FireBall Gala: 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

    Red carpet welcome at 7:00 p.m. 
    Seated dinner at 7:30 p.m. by Russell Morin Catering & Events
    Awards ceremony and live performances throughout the evening
    Fund-A-Need to support WaterFire Providence
    DJ, dancing, and dessert to close the night
    Tickets $150

    Full Moon Sponsors

    Additionally, we will be offering Full Moon sponsorship packages to interested individuals. For $1,000, two guests will receive access to the entire event plus featured recognition for their contribution in all FireBall materials. Guests can purchase a Full Moon sponsorship package on the online checkout page or by mailing a check to WaterFire Providence, 475 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908. 

    We also have further opportunities for individual and corporate sponsorship! Please contact Ed Cabral for more information: ed@waterfire.org.


    Committee Chair

    Ting Barnard

    Host Committee

    Kristen Adamo
    Margaret Brassard
    Stephen Hourahan
    Jonathan Lopes
    Peter A. Mello & Andrea LaFazia 
    Marc A. Streisand

    Honorary Committee

    Michelle Carr
    Jamie Coelho
    Jennifer Curtin
    Graze Dugan
    Michael and Beth Huber
    Chris Marsella
    Emily Martineau
    Rosanna Ortiz
    Christina Rosciti


    Thanks to our partners!

    Water Sponsors
    Earth Sponsors
    • Barbara Sokoloff and Herb Rakatansky
    • Barry and Elaine Fain
    Air Sponsors
    Thunder Sponsors
    Ice Sponsors
    Full Moon Sponsors
    • Deborah Mero
    • Liu Wang
    • Peter A. Mello and Andrea LaFazia
    • Ruby Shalansky
    • Sam Budway
    • Thomas and Antonia Bryson

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