Gala Weekend
Center for Politics 25th Anniversary
UVA Center for Politics 25th Anniversary and Larry Sabato’s 50th year with the University
Mark your calendar for the weekend of April 5th through April 7th. This jam-packed gala weekend on the grounds of UVA will be one of the highlights of what promises to be an extraordinary year in politics! Events will include:
- Cocktail Reception
- Gala Dinner
- Groundbreaking Ceremony – Center for Politics building expansion
- Sabato’s Crystal Ball – 25th Anniversary Edition
- Expert roundtables discussing AI in politics, the role of media in elections and groundbreaking polling results
- Weekend full of networking with who’s who in politics, including special guests & political dignitaries
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Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities
- Inclusion on event program and digital media related to the celebration
- 2 tickets with reserved seating to Concert
- 2 tickets with reserved seating to Crystal Ball Event
- 2 tickets to Gala
- Prominent inclusion on event program and digital media related to the celebration
- 10 Tickets with priority seating at Friday concert
- 5 Tickets with priority reserved seating at Crystal Ball Event
- 4 Tickets to Sponsor cocktail Party
- 10 Tickets with priority seating at Gala
- Private thirty minute Zoom briefing by Larry Sabato for 10 guests during 2024 election cycle
- Prominent inclusion on event program and digital media related to the celebration
- 10 Tickets with priority seating at Friday concert
- 10 Tickets with priority reserved seating at Crystal Ball Event
- 6 Tickets to Sponsor Cocktail Party
- 10 Tickets with priority seating at Gala
- Invitation for two guests to Sunday Thank You Brunch
- Presenting sponsor of either Concert, Crystal Ball or Gala, including one minute speaking time to speak and introduce event emcee
- Sponsored event will be referred to in all spoken, print, and digital communications as “[EVENT] Sponsored by [SPONSOR]”
- Thanked by name by emcee at Gala
- Private one hour Zoom briefing by Larry Sabato for 25 guests during 2024 election cycle
- 10 Tickets with highest priority seating at Friday concert
- 10 Tickets with highest priority reserved seating at Crystal Ball Event
- 10 Tickets to Sponsor Cocktail Party
- 10 Tickets with highest priority seating at Gala
- Invitation for two guests to Sunday Thank You Brunch
- All spoken, print, and digital communications about the weekend will be referred to as “Center for Politics at UVA 25th Anniversary Celebration Presented by [SPONSOR]”
- Thanked by name by all event emcees
- Two minutes of speaking time during cocktail hour of Gala
- Private one hour in-person briefing by Larry Sabato for 25 guests during 2024 election cycle
- 10 Tickets with highest priority seating at Friday concert
- 10 Tickets with highest priority reserved seating at Crystal Ball Event
- 10 Tickets to Sponsor Cocktail Party
- 10 Tickets with highest priority seating at Gala
- Invitation for four guests to Sunday Thank You Brunch
To join our event as a sponsor, please contact Dave Earl at [email protected] or 434-962-2980
Countdown to Gala Weekend
Events on Friday, April 5th
How Artificial Intelligence May Impact
the 2024 Election
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Garrett Hall Great Room
Moderator:
- Tammy Haddad, Founder, Washington AI Network, former News Producer & Owner, Haddad Media
Participants:
- Adelina Cooke (MPP ’13), Global AI Policy Lead, Google
- Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State
Concert with the UVA Chamber Singers
Political Campaign Songs Through the Ages
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Old Cabell Hall
Special Guests include:
- Tara Setmayer (Moderator)
- Martin Luther King III
- Brad Raffensperger
- Jefferson Interpreter, Bill Barker
- Among others
Limited number of free tickets available. *Clear Bag Policy Applies
Events on Saturday, April 6th
Sabato’s Crystal Ball 25th Anniversary Edition
“The Road Ahead”
presented by Dominion Energy
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
All Saturday events will be held at the Center for Politics.
Activities Include:
- Open House and Reception
- Groundbreaking– Center for Politics building expansion
- Luncheon
- Sabato’s Crystal Ball 25th Anniversary Edition “The Road Ahead”
Featuring: Larry J. Sabato, Paul Begala, Jamelle Bouie, Donna Edwards, Sarah Longwell, Chuck Todd and Alex Theodoridis
*Clear Bag Policy in Effect All Day
Attendees will only be able to carry the following style and size bag:
- A bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12”x6”x12”
- A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- One small clutch bag, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken to the event with one of the clear plastic bags.
All other bags will not be permitted. A list of prohibited bags includes, but is not limited to: purses, backpacks, drawstring bags that are not clear, briefcases, coolers, fanny packs, luggage, computer bags, camera bags, binocular cases, and diaper bags.
For more info or to get tickets, please contact Glenn Crossman at [email protected] or 434-243-3540
Room Blocks in Charlottesville
Secure your room reservation now, as we anticipate rooms to sell out.
Hyatt Place Charlottesville
$215/night
UVA Center for Politics Rate
2100 Bond Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Tel: 434-995-5200
Fax: 434-995-5211
The Colonnade Club
$279/night
Pavilion VII, West Lawn,
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel: 434-243-9710
Fax: 434-381-4737
www.colonnadeclubuva.com
Omni Charlottesville Hotel $289/night
Center for Politics Reservation
212 Ridge McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903
Tel: 434-971-5500
Residence Inn by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown
$309/night
Book your group rate for UVA Center for Politics
315 W Main St,
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel: 434-220-0075
For more information about hotel blocks contact Glenn Crossman at [email protected] or 434-243-3540
Thank You To Our Generous Partners For Your Support!
Capital Campaign Sponsors
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Goodwin, Jr.
John and Amy Griffin Foundation
Andria and Michael McClellan
Michael S. Miller and Nancy Richards Miller
John Nau
Sabra Purtill and Andrew Vest
Larry J. Sabato
The Saunders Family Foundation
Gala Sponsors: Jeffersonian Sponsors
Dominion Energy
Gala Sponsors: Pavilion Sponsors
The Jefferson Council
Mark L. Friedman
Fortress Investment Group
Richard, Laurie, Harrison and Jason Gordon
Chris and Emily Krebs
Andria and Mike McClellan
McGuireWoods Consulting, Diane and Frank Atkinson, and Kathy and Mark Bowles
Drew and Amy McKnight
Microsoft
Michael and Nancy Miller
Sabra Purtill and Andrew Vest
Larry J. Sabato Foundation
Gala Sponsors: Crystal Sponsors
Kathleen McGinn and Thomas Almy
Margaret and Michael Baudinet
Rick Davis, Partner, Stonecourt Capital
Frederick A. Fletcher
Thomas H. Kennedy, Jr.
Markus Meier
Michael Missal
Sonja H. Perkins
David Peyton
Ken Ruscio, PhD
Jerry and Leonard Sandridge
Larry Schack and Katherine Shaw
Culver and Linda Schmid