14 September 2024
7:30 PM
Helena Civic Center Ballroom
The Helena Symphony celebrates 70 years of symphonic music in the Helena community with the highlight fundraiser of 2024 – the Opening Night After Party! The Opening Night After Party will be a joyous and vibrant celebration complete with exquisite catered fare, cocktails, and thrilling live and silent auctions, featuring items and experiences donated by renowned artist Al Swanson, Orofino, the Archie Bray, Green Meadow Country Club, and other Montana favorites. We have moved the concert to 5:30 p.m. to make way for the celebration – join us at 7:30 p.m.!
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Thank you to the donors who put together these auction packages.
1920’s Evening Out
You and 5 friends are whisked away for an unforgettable evening starting with a limousine to dinner at the Silver Star Steak Company. After your meal, you will be transported to the 1920s and an undisclosed location for an evening of expertly crafted. Our barkeep will lead you through the background of each cocktail as you enjoy the ambiance, jazz, and break from time itself. As the evening draws to a close, the limousine will take you back to the present and your original location. Finish your night with a stay at the Home2Suites Helena. Blindfolds and fun included!
Fish or Float
You choose: A day of floating and picnic for up to six people OR fishing for two including a 4 to 5 hour float. This is a great experience for a vacationing family, out of town guests, or simply an easy-going summer day. Whatever your choice, you can enjoy an overnight stay for up to six in a fun-but-not-fancy accommodations right on the river that will have a refrigerator stocked with all of the fixing for a grilled steak dinner. This idyllic day on the Missouri River is donated and lead by experienced fly fishers Liz & Tim Moore at the oars. No guarantees on catching fish, but a fantastic Montana memory is a certainty!
Travel Essentials
Hope on a plan and travel anywhere with two Alaska Airlines airline ticket vouchers! Featuring a basket of all of your travel essentials to fly anywhere in comfort, this package is perfect for a jetsetter or if you want to get away from Montana winter!
At Home Barista
Become your own at home barista with this incredible package featuring a Nuova Simonelli Oscar espresso machine, a basket of coffee goodies, and 3 years on Allan’s famous Christmas cannoli list!
Al Swanson Hallway Table
Take home a hand-crafted one-of-a-kind hallway table by Al Swanson! Created from a slab of olive wood from Helena’s south-central neighborhood, this gorgeous hallway table will look exceptional in any home.
Photos and details coming soon!
Maestro for a Day
Ever dreamed of leading an orchestra in song? Here's your chance to conduct the Helena Symphony Orchestra in performance! After receiving private conducting lessons with Maestro Scott, you will lead the Helena Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the National Anthem at a concert during the 2024-2025 Season such as the annual Intrepid Credit Union Symphony Under the Stars. Photographs will be taken during the performance to document this magnificent moment, and you'll get to keep one of Maestro Scott's personal batons!
VIP Symphony Under the Stars Experience
You are invited to the Helena Symphony’s biggest concert of the year as our VIP guest! You will have access to an exclusive reserved blanket space for you and 9 friends, and gift cards from Symphony Under the Stars staples – Blackfoot River Brewing Co. and Mountain Berry Bowl. Finally, take home a piece of Helena history – the original watercolor framed print of the 20th Anniversary Symphony Under the Stars art print by local artist, Connie Bergum!
Missouri River Sapphires
You have the chance to take home 3 gorgeous Montana sapphires! This unique jewelry package allows you to work with Tim Borsberry to set these stones however you would like with a $200 voucher. You get to create your perfect piece of jewelry that symbolizes the gorgeous state we call home!
Private Concert at the Bray
You have the chance to experience a private concert with Helena Symphony Concertmaster, Stephen Cepeda, in the Beehive Kiln at the Archie Bray. Dazzle your closest friends with this private concert and exceptional charcuterie and wine from Savor + Graze MT and Marin’s Wine! This once in a lifetime experience can only be possible through the Opening Night After Party. Enjoy this exceptional private concert, drink wine out of hand made ceramic mugs, and take in the unique scenery of this never-before-seen live auction item!