Kentucky Derby Event

Symphony Goes to the Races! Kentucky Derby - May 6, 2023 4-8PM

Kentucky Derby logo and illustration

Tickets:
$150 – Includes entertainment, food, beverage, parking & the Derby
$175 – VIP includes all the above PLUS (2) complimentary raffle tickets

The Symphony Goes To The Races! 
The Symphony Society Presents:

The Kentucky Derby returns! This remains one of the Symphony Society’s most attended events of the year! 
 
The evening is experienced in the stunning, private residence of Symphony Board member, Sergio Salani and his partner, Rebecca Noble. Guests will enjoy a host of scrumptious dinner by the bite and specialty cocktails, competitive games and betting, and the company of many Symphony Supporters!
 
An early evening musical performance by Symphony musicians will take place prior to the Derby race on the lawn steps.
 
Plus – Artistic Director Pablo Mielgo and Sergio will perform together with a lovely piano presentation you won’t want to miss!!
 
 Sponsored by Sergio Salani & Rebecca Noble

Special thanks to event sponsors Betty Schultze, Bonnie Mason & Minuteman Press of Pompano.

Derby GA Tickets
PAY DERBY VIP

Kentucky Derby Attractions!

COME AND ENJOY YOURSELVES! 

  • All-day races on multiple big screen TV’s
  • Sip mint juleps on the dock 
  • Sport your finest Derby Hats and enter the ‘Hat Contest’ for prizes
  • Put your bids in for the auction items available!
  • Dinner-by-the-bite
  • Best yet: Betting tickets will be available all day until the race begins for a grand cash 50/50 prize!!!
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Featured: Symphony Society member, Bonnie Mason & Symphony Society Board President, Melanie Popper 

How You Can Help This FUNdraiser

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There are so many ways you can have fun AND support the cause. 

  • Attend! …By purchasing tickets to attend!
  • Provide an auction item or two!
    email: society@sota.org
  • Wear your Derby Hats!
  • Spread the word! (copy this URl and send it to friends! OR… follow on Facebook and spread the news with your online community!)

SPECIAL THANKS

Sergio Salani and Rebecca Noble

With gratitude to Sergio Salani & Rebecca Noble for sponsoring the event.

Special thanks to the Symphony Society Events’ Committee.

  • Elaine Bachenheimer, Event’s Committee Chair
  • Gloria Jacaruso, Kentucky Derby Chair
    Events Committee Members:
    Elena Hershey, Pam Masters, Bonnie Mason, Melanie Popper, Yvonne Ramos, Mark Wallace, Barbara Wallach, Lee Washington

Symphony Society Board
Melanie Popper, president
Elena Hershey, vice-president
Gloria Jacaruso, secretary
Lee Washington, treasurer

Become a Member of the Symphony Society Today

Be part of a large group of arts and community-minded people who support Symphony of the Americas year-round! 

  • Become a Donor
  • Volunteerism
  • Special Events
  • Community Luncheons & Outings
  • …so much more!

Email: Society@sota.org for more info

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Thank You to the Donors of our Derby Auction!

Anne Deon Art
Barbara Wallach
Be Nice Restaurant Group
Bettina Merkel
Big Time Restaurant Group
Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant
Bonnie Mason
Bradford Exchange
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Cafe Italia
Opera Chef VIP 
Cuba Libre Restaurant
DiValle Restaurant
Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik
Gayle Hansen Salon
GG’s Restaurant


Las Olas Yoga
Le Tub Restaurant
Lee Washington
Maribel’s Salon
Piazza Italia 
Riverside Hotel
Robert & Jennifer Roselli
Rocco’s Tacos
Slow Burn Theatre
Steve & Elaine Bachenheimer
Symphony of the Americas
The Cork Club
The Pillars Hotel & Club
Tiki Tiki in Hollywood
Wick Theatre & Costume Museum