A DINNER & CONCERT at SUMMERSTAGE

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, our Dinner & Concert at SummerStage returns to Central Park for another unforgettable night!

Reserve your table or tickets now for this magical al fresco dinner under the stars featuring a spectacular, one night only concert.

This special celebration benefits our arts, environmental education, sports, and community engagement programs in parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Your support will have a direct impact on under-resourced communities in need of free programming. Together we can ensure that free programs and NYC’s parks, so essential to our well-being, remain vibrant and resilient.

Please email Rebecca Riley at development@cityparksfoundation.org for more information.

HONOREES

TOM POLEMAN

This year we proudly present the SummerStage Icon Award to Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer and President of National Programming for iHeartMedia. Named to Billboard’s Power 100 List for seven consecutive years, Tom has been recognized throughout his career as an industry pioneer introducing innovative programming and music initiatives across multiple platforms. Coproducing major concert events, overseeing iHeartMedia’s music discovery and emerging artist initiatives, and leading iHeartRadio’s 860 radio stations, Tom is an entertainment powerhouse. After joining Z100 in 1996 and eventually overseeing the entire New York market, Tom became a driving force and influence behind New York’s music culture and created the Jingle Ball concert that has become a nationwide tour. Under Tom’s leadership, Z100 has become one of New York City’s most iconic brands and the most listened-to top-40 station in the United States. Tom also shares our mission-driven commitment to community service, having successfully mobilized the music industry in support of many important causes. We are honored to recognize Tom, one of the most accomplished and influential leaders in the entertainment industry, for his significant contribution to our city’s arts and culture.

DEVON EISENBERG

We are thrilled to present the People & Parks Award to Devon Eisenberg, visionary co-founder and Principal of The Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx (TYWLS). US News & World Report ranked TYWLS Bronx’s high school in the top 10% in the nation, and the school was featured in The New York Times on February 6, 2023 for innovative STEM education in which students critiqued lessons created by ChatGPT. Named the Blackboard Awards Rising Star Teacher of the Year during her tenure as Assistant Principal at Mott Hall V School in the Bronx, Devon has devoted her career to fostering a community of empowered young women who will become our future leaders as scientists, artists, engineers, and influential advocates for social justice. Devon’s long-standing partnership with our free Seeds to Trees environmental education program, and our work together using parks as outdoor classrooms, has inspired countless students to become stewards of our natural world. We are honored to recognize Devon’s significant contributions to our city, its educational system, and the communities we serve.

IN CONCERT

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

SAVE THE DATE

09.28.2023

6:00 – 10:00 PM

CHAIRS

Angela Barkan ● Jenny Lee & Joe Killian ● Jennifer & Roland Merchant ● Katy & Greg Williamson

CO-CHAIRS

Bonnie & Steven Beer ● Mia & Fergus Campbell ● Chana & Cliff Chenfeld ● Jodi & Andrew Dady
Debbie & Richard Fife ● Heather Lubov & Chris Mann ● Lori & David Moore ● Claire Goodman Pellegrini & Rusty Cloud
Elizabeth Sarnoff & Andy Cohen ● Jeanne & Bob Savitt ● Rebecca & Peter Shapiro
Jean Troubh ● Louisa & John Troubh

In Formation

If unable to attend, please consider making a fully tax deductible gift.

All commitments $1,000 and above received by Friday May 26, 2023 will be acknowledged as our Benefit Committee on the formal invitation.

Double your impact by asking about your employer’s matching gift program.

For additional information and assistance, please email Rebecca Riley at development@cityparksfoundation.org

PURCHASE HERE

City Parks Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. The estimated value of goods or services provided in return for each guest is $250. Donor Advised Funds may not be used to purchase tickets or tables; please consult your tax advisor.