4:30PM Pre-Concert Experience
Artisanal cocktails and red-carpet portraits.
● PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
6PM Celebration Concert
Featuring violinist Simone Porter and the Oregon Symphony conducted by Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr. Music by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Prokofiev, John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and more.
● ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL
7PM Gala Dinner
A chef-crafted menu with full bar and wines by Sokol Blosser, live entertainment, and an opportunity to give during the Special Appeal.
● PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
9:30PM Late-Night Party
Drinks, snacks, and music continue into the night for those who wish to celebrate with the orchestra.
● PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
Dress Code: Black-Tie In Bloom
Formal attire in fresh spring hues
Reserve Your Seats
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE
All contributions to the Gala support the Oregon Symphony’s artistic, education, and community programs.
Gala Committee
Kris & Michael Kern, Co-Chairs
Shannon & John Riggs, Co-Chairs
Courtney & David Angeli
Liz & Sergio Carreno
Jessica & Ed Decker
Cliff & Karen Deveney
Dan & Kathleen Drinkward
Christina & Dan Friedhoff
Tige & Peggy Harris
Bob & Janis Harrison
Bonnie & Pete Reagan
MJ Steen & Frank Langfitt
Patrick & Vicki Stone
Walt Weyler & Susan Phinney
Thank You to Our 2026 Gala Sponsors
Gala 2026 Spotlight Sponsor
Leadership Sponsors
Dan & Kathleen Drinkward
Bob & Janis Harrison
Kris & Michael Kern
MJ Steen
Patrick & Vicki Stone
Premium Sponsors
Bob & Dorothy Haley
Rick & Veronica Hinkes
Darren & Inge Marshall
Table Hosts
Courtney & Dave Angeli
Tom & Lisa Brenneke
Cliff & Karen Deveney
Christina & Dan Friedhoff
Tige & Peggy Harris
Michele Mass & Jim Edwards
Kaizad Mistry & Leslie Armijo
Maureen & Brett Murphy
Peter & Cassie Northrup
Oregon State University Foundation & the Patricia Reser Center for the Performing Arts (PRAx)
Bonnie & Pete Reagan
SKH Family Law & Estate Planning
Vista Capital Partners
Don & Marian Vollum
Liz & Jason Walker
Washington Trust Bank
Walt Weyler & Susan Phinney
Soler Productions
Portland Art Museum
Congratulations to the 2026 Schnitzer Wonder Award Winner: The Library Foundation
The Library Foundation is a private nonprofit that raises funds to support the Multnomah County Library, the oldest public library on the West Coast. Since its inception in 1995, the Foundation has provided tens of millions of dollars to enhance library services for children and their families, from book purchases to early literacy programs and academic support for K-12 students. For their longstanding partnership in producing the Oregon Symphony’s Symphony Storytime program, and their exceptional investment in children across Multnomah County, we are proud to present this year’s award to the Library Foundation.
The Schnitzer Wonder Award was created in 2015 by Jordan Schnitzer to honor his parents, Harold and Arlene Schnitzer, and their commitment to philanthropy, fairness, opportunity, education, and creativity as the heart of a strong and vibrant community. The award honors an individual or organization that directly works to build community through the next generation of artists and/or student musicians. This award comes with a $10,000 monetary prize, intended to help further the honoree’s work, and is presented at the annual Celebration Concert.
A few of our favorite photos from past Galas
