Last Updated on April 30, 2024, 5:24 PM | Published: April 29, 2024
Downtown OKC Partnership sends this information as posted below:
(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership debuts a reimagined fundraising event, Starlight, on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The public is invited to attend a night in downtown Oklahoma City with a party under the stars featuring live music from Ckai Dawson and The Experience, open bar and hors d’oeuvres from Kam’s Kookery, a signature cocktail from The Jones Assembly, and more surprises.
The re-envisioned Starlight concept will dazzle guests by transforming unexpected urban spaces into the summer kickoff event of the year. Adding another layer of excitement, each year Starlight will embark on a journey to a new location within downtown Oklahoma City. This constant evolution promises a fresh experience with a unique color theme to match.
Through a partnership with Hall Capital, the inaugural Starlight will be held at Fred Jones Avenue in the West Village. Toucan Productions brings its stage, design, and lighting expertise to ensure the street is transformed into the ultimate nightlife experience. Guests can expect to mix, mingle, and dance the night away! This year’s Starlight adds a brilliant new dimension: a signature color theme. Prepare to glow in Starlight Blue, the electrifying hue of the 2024 event.
Starlight prioritizes guest comfort and accessibility. The menu by Kam’s Kookery will cater to diverse dietary needs with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additionally, the bars will serve a non-alcoholic alternative. The price of $100 per ticket (plus fees) is an event model that relies on the generous and significant support of sponsors to offer this experience at an accessible price point.
“Downtown OKC Partnership is thrilled to launch the reimagined Starlight. A decade ago, the beloved Starlight Supper trailblazed itself as an innovative and memorable fundraising event that allowed guests to experience a curated dinner at exciting downtown locations like Bicentennial Park, Park Avenue, and Kerr Park while raising funds to support the mission of our organization,” said Phi Nguyen, Chief Operating Officer of Downtown OKC Partnership.
“This year’s Starlight will continue the legacy of offering the public a downtown event unlike any other. The community has an appetite for curated experiences as demonstrated by consistent sell-out years in the past, so this new format allows us to extend the invitation to more people. As event expectations and desires have changed, Downtown OKC Partnership is proud to respond by collaborating with local organizations and partners to create a fundraising event that is sustainable, equitable, and inclusive while generating funds to maintain the vibrancy of downtown.”
All proceeds benefit Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit urban place management organization, whose mission is to create and champion a vibrant and diverse downtown through placemaking, advocacy, and promotion. By attending Starlight, guests help to fund downtown marketing, special events, public art, advocacy for community issues, street-level services such as cleaning, graffiti removal, trash pickup, and much more.
Starlight tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. Tickets are $100 plus fees and include admission to Starlight. All tickets must be purchased in advance through Eventbrite at starlight2024.eventbrite.com. Guests must be 21+ to attend, and party or cocktail attire aligned with the color theme is encouraged.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Downtown OKC’s Starlight. Sponsorship levels vary and may include admission to Starlight, reserved seating, concierge, special food & drink delivery, stage announcement opportunities, and an event-night stay at the adjacent Fordson Hotel. Sponsorship details can be found at DowntownOKC.com/starlight.
Starlight is supported by the Downtown Business Improvement District with sponsorships from Continental Resources, Johnson & Associates, OG&E, Paycom Center, and One Set Studio.
ABOUT DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY PARTNERSHIP
Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership (DOKC) is the 501(c)(6) nonprofit urban place management organization whose mission is to create and champion a vibrant and diverse downtown through placemaking, advocacy, and promotion. DOKC also manages and maintains the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) and fosters an environment of creativity and culture through public art and activation via Downtown OKC Initiatives. The BID delivers street-level amenities such as street cleaning, landscaping and trash pickup, produces events, and provides additional services such as marketing, branding and programming. For more information, visit DowntownOKC.com.
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