**Deadline to RSVP: July 1st**

You’re invited to our Gala Fiesta!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6pm
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado

FROM 6pm

Cocktail reception featuring High Desert Jazz Trio

AWARDS PRESENTATION 6:45pm

Angel Award: Patricia Stanley

DINNER at 7:00 pm

Three-course dinner menu created by Executive Chef Gregory Joseph and Banquet Chef Josh Kessel

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Your Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Unique, one-night only concert conducted by Joshua Habermann

Attire: Black Tie Optional

 

Entrée Selections

Seared Halibut Pavé, Cauliflower Risotto, Charred Corn, Tomato Concasse and Wild Rice

Green Chile Braised Short Ribs, Herbed Manchego Polenta, Roasted Broccolini

Farro Grain “Risotto Style”, Baby Beets, Carrots, Smoked Tomato Sauce, Corn, Soy Beans, Sweet Pea Purée

 

The success of our Gala relies entirely on your contributions in advance — no auctions, raffles, or requests for donations will interrupt this special event. Instead, each entry ticket includes a meaningful donation in support of your Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

Merengue Ticket: $700 (includes one entry and a donation of $400)

Mambo Ticket: $1,250 (includes one entry and a donation of $950)

Salsa Ticket: $1,750 (includes one entry and a donation of $1,450)

Tango Ticket: $2,750 (includes one entry and a donation of $2,450)

Samba Ticket: $3,750 (includes one entry and a donation of $3,450)

Additional contributions and contributions in lieu of attendance are greatly appreciated. The fair market value of each ticket is $300.

Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

Gala Tickets

You are welcome to make a seating request while purchasing your tickets.

Note: If you wish to purchase Gala tickets through a donor advised fund or a required minimum distribution from an IRA, please deduct the fair market value portion of your order when requesting a distribution ($300 per ticket). To complete the fair market value portion of your purchase by credit card, or if you have any questions, please call us at (505) 988-2282.

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Special Thanks to Our 2025 Gala Attendees

Samba Donors ($3,500)

Patrick Carr
George Case and Nathan Salazar
Susan and Appy Chandler
Catherine and Guy Gronquist

Tango Donors ($2,500)

Salsa Donors ($1,500)

Barry and Margaret Lyerly

Mambo Donors ($1,000)

Peter H. Siegel and Jon P. Fuller
James Murphy and Roxanne Howe-Murphy
Andrea Meditch
Brian McGrath and Carmen Paradis
Patricia and Bradley Thompson

Merengue Donors ($700)

Mary Costello
W. Peyton George and Lark LaVonne Dale
Allegra and Jim Derryberry
George Duncan and Sheryl Kelsey
Peter Frank
Bill and Diane Graves
John Gray and Ray A Landy
James O. Harris, Jr.
Susana Margarita Howard and Vincent Charles Pigott
Thomas McCaffrey
Nancy and Murray Bern
Patricia Stanley
Lore Thorpe

Donations

If you are unable to attend this event but would still like to support your Desert Chorale, please click the button below to make a gift via our Gala Registration Form using the “Additional Donation Amount” field. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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