2026 Summer Gala
Celebrating the historic Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 @ 7:00PM
OCHRE COURT – 100 OCHRE POINT AVENUE NEWPORT, RI
COCKTAIL ATTIRE
Proceeds will benefit Newport Festivals Foundation’s music education initiatives,
which provide students with access to free, high-quality music instruction.
The evening program will consist of a cocktail reception followed by a three-
course, locally sourced dinner and intimate musical interludes by world class
musicians. Seating is limited – Please make your reservation early.
Gala Chairs
Alison and William Vareika
Vice Chairs
Liz and Blair Boyer
Xana and Marc Lewinstein
Heidi and Robert Manice
Sandra Williams and Ted Mattis
Susan and Dwight Sipprelle
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Your donation to Newport Festivals Foundation will help ensure the future of our festivals and support musicians and music education programs across the country.