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SUMMARY:2026 Gala at The Reading Public Museum
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales are now closed\, but you don’t have to attend to participate in the Silent Auction. Every bid directly supports The Museum! Click here to shop and bid! \n\nTime: 6:30pm-Midnight\nAttire: Formal\nParking: Valet Optional\nCatering by Chef David Casey of Simply Smooth\, Desserts by Sweet Street\nEntertainment by Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band\n\nThe Gala at the Reading Public Museum returns Saturday\, April 25! This event will mark the triumphant revival of a signature philanthropic event that first began in 1992. \nThe 2026 Gala promises an unforgettable evening of elegance and impact — a formal celebration where philanthropy meets spectacle in support of the Reading Public Museum’s vibrant future. Set amid the timeless beauty of The Museum’s century-old historic galleries\, this dazzling event will blend exquisite entertainment with purpose\, benefiting a beloved institution dedicated to lifelong learning\, cultural enrichment\, and scientific discovery. Guests will be immersed in a night of refinement and generosity\, giving back to a museum that has inspired minds and hearts for generations. \nProceeds from the Gala will directly benefit The Museum’s exhibitions\, educational programs\, Neag Planetarium\, and the care of its 25-acre Arboretum. \nThe 2026 Gala Committee: Ann Calvaresi-Barr\, Dr. Mark Dougherty\, Caroline Hill\, Laurie Kirkpatrick\, Zerena Klajbor-Boyer\, Fred Nice\, Esq. \n  \nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nBenefactor Sponsor:\n\n\n \n\nVisionary Sponsors:\n\n\n\nMichael Palm Foundation \n\nSilent Auction Sponsors:\n\n\n \n\nIn-Kind Sponsors:
URL:https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/2026-gala-at-the-reading-public-museum/
LOCATION:The Reading Public Museum\, 500 Museum Road\, Reading\, Pennsylvania\, 19611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Events
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