Lundstrum Gala — Preview

Lundstrum
Performing Arts
Presents:

Out of the Ordinary

2026 Annual Gala | Saturday, May 9

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The Evening’s Program

An Extraordinary Evening

Act I

6:00 PM

Cocktails & Lavish Hors d’Oeuvres

Act II

7:30 PM

Honors, Auction & Performance

Starring:

Jamecia Bennett
John Brink
The Casserly Sisters &
Lundstrum’s Rising Stars

Act III

9:00 PM

After Party

Dancing, Fun, Food & Desserts

Honorary Chairs

Judy Elias
Helene & Dennis Konn

Community
Honorees

The Sisters of Visitation Monastery, North Minneapolis

S. Mary Frances Reis

S. Katherine Mullin

S. Suzanne Homeyer

S. Brenda Lisenby

S. Karen Mohan

S. Mary Paula McCarthy

Gala Committee

Diane Beddor

Ashley Brown

Denny and Helene Konn

Fran Rusciano Murnane

Gail O’Rourke

Don & Sondra Samuels

Mani Vannavong

The Evening’s Bidding

Live Auction

Three extraordinary packages, one extraordinary evening. Raise your paddle to support Lundstrum’s rising stars and take home a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Value $3,000

Private Suite at Target Field

2026 Twins Game · Seats up to 20 · Several dates

Step up to the plate for an unforgettable game-day experience. Gather family, friends, clients, or colleagues in a private Target Field suite during the 2026 Minnesota Twins season. Enjoy premium views, the comfort of your own private space, and tickets for up to 20 guests — Twins baseball at its best.

Value $3,500+

Private Dinner for Eight with Chef Michael Rasmussen

Package expires January 1, 2027

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of fine dining in the comfort of your own home. Elite Chef Michael Rasmussen will bring his extraordinary talent to your kitchen for elegant appetizers, a beautifully crafted four-course dinner, expertly paired wine, and exceptional personal service from Chef Rassy himself.

Aerial view of My Lady's Manor villa, hillside, and turquoise Caribbean ocean

Villa chef kitchen with vaulted beamed ceilings and arched ocean-view windows

Value $10,000+

Week-long Caribbean Stay at Saint Thomas Villa

Available December 2026 – January 2027

Bid on paradise while supporting a great cause. Enjoy seven unforgettable nights at My Lady’s Manor — a renovated family retreat with panoramic ocean views, a private pool, five spacious bedrooms, and room for up to ten guests. Relax on world-class beaches and snorkel crystal-clear waters in your own tropical sanctuary.

Auction packages and details are finalized the evening of the gala. Must be present or have a designated proxy to bid.

Tickets & Tables

Join us for an extraordinary evening

Please RSVP by May 01, 2026

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Thank You!

To Our Generous Sponsors

Gala Sponsors - Producer: Mortenson, Tri-Construction, US Bank. Directors: Delta Dental, EY, LSE Architects, Emanuelson-Podas, Plastics International. Stars: CohnReznick, Platform Commercial Real Estate