Sacramento Performing Arts Recognition Gala II

Join us for an evening of fun, entertainment, and recognition! The Sacramento Performing Arts Recognition Gala helps recognize those who have been influential to both Mandarins Performing Arts and the Sacramento performing arts community!

MPA Gala Sponsorship opportunities are available HERE, with sponsorship proceeds benefiting Mandarins Performing Arts.

Mandarins Performing Arts Outstanding Community Contributor Honorees

• Michele Hillen-Noufer

  • Executive Director, NorCal Arts

• Alyssa Paoletti

  • President, Sacramento Ballet

• Santiago Sabado

  • Chair, Visual & Performing Arts Department, Bella Vista High School

• Honorable Darrell Steinberg

  • Former Mayor, Sacramento

• James Wheatley

  • Founder, Celebration Arts

• Paul Zimny

  • Professional Performer, Arranger and Instructor, Dance & Music

Mandarins Performing Arts Hall of Fame Inductees - Class of 2026

• Milt Gee

  • Board Secretary, MPA

• Cindy Kazee

  • Board Vice-Chair, MPA

Music, food, and entertainment:

• Live Entertainment

  • Mandarins Performing Arts House Band

  • NorCal Arts Performance

  • Sheryl Fong - Piano

  • Ballet Performance

  • and more!

• Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and drinks

• Silent Action – Wine Pull – Photo Booth

Saturday, November 7, 2026

5 pm at the Mandarins Event Center | DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM!

9792 Business Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95827

Attire: Business Casual/Cocktail

MPA Gala Sponsorship opportunities are available HERE, with sponsorship proceeds benefiting Mandarins Performing Arts.

Sponsorship levels:

• Gold ($100) - Individual/company name and logo prominently featured in our digital program and on TV monitors at the Gala.

• Platinum ($500) - Same benefits as the Gold sponsorship, as well as being prominently featured in the Platinum Sponsor Banner.

Deadline to sponsor: Friday, October 9

Sponsorship Link: mandarins.org/sponsor

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 GALA SPONSORS:

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors: