Saturday, May 9, 2026
VIP Hour: 5:30–6:30 PM
Main Event: 6:30–10 PM
Open bar and delicious delights
1950s cocktail attire suggested
Walk into the Athenaeum’s Talk of the Town, Annual Benefit Celebration.
Dance and swing the night away to the sounds of live big band music. Wander through the halls of dazzling art collected by the Athenaeum over the decades. And as you wander, nibble on delicious delicacies or sip on a cocktail.
Our VIPs will be invited to arrive early and walk the red carpet in style. Each VIP will receive the movie star treatment with exclusive champagne, cocktails, delicacies, and valet parking. VIPs will also get a first look at the variety of exciting silent auction offerings.
Hors d'oeuvres and buffet dinner will be served.
VIP Tickets: $1,000
Includes:
Early VIP entry at 5:30 p.m. in the Garden
Champagne and caviar
Live Music: Ashley Anne and the Carnations
First look at silent auction offerings
Complementary valet parking
$750 is tax-deductible
General Tickets: $250
Includes:
Entry to The Talk of the Town at 6:30 p.m.
Open bar and chef stations included
Live big band music and dancing
$50 is tax-deductible
The Athenaeum is a non-profit 501(3)C organization. Please respond by April 25, 2026 at 12 midnight. For questions or additional information, please contact Dave Eassa at (858) 454-5872 or deassa@ljathenaeum.org.
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Thank you!