The 2025 Gathering for the Grand

Honoring Andy Hill & Renee Safier of the musical group “Andy & Renee & Hard Rain”

The 16th Annual Gathering for the Grand Gala will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. This year’s theme, “Woodstock: A Peace, Love & Music Party,” promises to be an unforgettable celebration. Together, we’ll toast to the next exciting phase of renovations at the historic Warner Grand Theatre, celebrate fifteen incredible years of concerts at the Grand Annex Music Hall and support music education.

This year’s honorees are the beloved musical duo Andy & Renee. Along with their band Hard Rain, Andy Hill and Renee Safier have drawn enthusiastic crowds to the Annex, elevating the Grand Annex Music Hall as a premier listening room.

Dress up in your best hippie-inspired gala wear, enjoy groovy drinks, and rock the night away – with a special set of music by Andy & Renee & Hard Rain! Click here for our outfit inspiration Pinterest board.

Proceeds benefit live music at the Grand Annex Music Hall, our music education program Meet the Music serving 2,500+ Harbor area students annually, and the historic Warner Grand Theatre.

Feature Your Business with Auction Prize Donations

Feature your business and support Grand Vision by donating an auction prize. Donors receive recognition on our website, our e-newsletter, on event signage and in the tribute book that every gala attendee receives. Please download and complete the auction contribution form below.

Sponsors connect with the Harbor and Peninsula Area’s most discerning audience, helping to enrich the community through the performing arts and provide music education to over 2,500 Harbor area schoolchildren each year.

To pay by check, mail this sponsorship form with payment to Grand Vision Foundation at 434 W. 6th St. San Pedro, CA 90731. To pay online, select one of the sponsorship levels below.

Table – $2,100 (member) / $2,400 (non-member)

Table Benefits

Ten tickets. Listing in invitation and tribute book, name on event signage and table sign.

Bronze – $2,500

Bronze Benefits

Gathering Benefits
Table for 6. Quarter page color ad in tribute book. Name on sponsor banner and event promotions. Recognition from the stage and on slideshow.
Year-Round Benefits
Your name included on the Grand Annex lobby sign for one year, in two season mailers sent to 20,000 households and on website.

Silver – 3,500

Silver Benefits

Gathering Benefits
Table for 8. Half page color ad in tribute book. Name on sponsor banner and event promotions. Recognition from the stage, on slideshow.
Year-Round Benefits
Your name included on the Grand Annex lobby sign for one year and in two season mailers sent to 20,000 households. Donor thank you in one social media post and on website.

Gold – $5,000

Gold Benefits

Gathering Benefits
Front row table for 10. Full page color ad in tribute book. Name and logo on sponsor banner and event promotions. Recognition from the stage, on slideshow.
Year-Round Benefits
Your name and logo prominently displayed on the Grand Annex lobby sign for one year and included in two season mailers sent to 20,000 households. Donor thank you in one e-newsletter (circ. 8,500), two social media posts and on website.

Platinum – $10,000

Platinum Benefits

Gathering Benefits
Front row, center table for 12. 1-2 minute video about your company played during program. Full page color tribute book ad. Name and logo prominently featured on sponsor banner and event promotions. Recognition from stage, on slideshow.
Year-Round Benefits
Your name and logo prominently displayed on the Grand Annex lobby sign for one year and featured in two season mailers sent to 20,000 households. Donor thank you in two e-newsletters (circ. 8,500), three social media posts and on website.

“As a proud supporter of the Grand Vision Foundation, we applaud their accomplishments of artistic education and commitment resulting in a new generation of inspired youth. As a true community partner, their dedication energizes our relationship with the community and local businesses.”

Jasna Penich

CFO, Malaga Bank

2024 Gathering for the Grand Sponsors

Grand Vision Gala Save the Date Card

Gold
Californians for Energy Independence
Harbor Community Health Centers
Jerico Development
Alan & Liz Johnson
Malaga Bank
Nederlander Concerts

Silver
Fred Allen & Linda Grimes
U.S. Bank
Dougherty Company / Patriot Insurance Services

Bronze
Athens Services
Bettis Insurance
Bravo Music School
Scott Donnelly & Dr. Wade Nishimoto
Harbor Breeze Cruises
Ray & Chika Kato
M Strategic Communications
Rancho LPG
SA Recycling

Table
Harris Realty
John & Lucrecia Jacobson
Marathon Petroleum
Nathan MacAnish & Ryan Blaney
Jasna Penich
Rotary Club of San Pedro
Yolanda Valle-Perry

Media
The Daily Breeze
San Pedro Today

Thank You to Our Auction Donors

A Bite of Good Spices • Alan Johnson • Alida Post & John Van Hamersveld • Allan J. Ansdell Jr. • Alva’s Showroom • Aquarium of the Pacific • Betty Martin • Bringelson Jewelers • Burke Williams Torrance • Cabrillo Marine Aquarium • Cameron Edwards-Wallis • Catalina Express • Christine & Dan Hom • Christopher Kreidel • City Cruises • D’s Cookies • Dan Harris • Distinctive Edge Framing • Dive N’ Surf • Encore Entertainment • Gary Bettis • Geffen Playhouse • Grand Mayan/Charity Booster • Guitar Center Music Foundation • Harbor Breeze Cruises • Helene & Quentin Pizzini • Holland America Cruise Line • In N Out Burger • Inner Harmony Yoga • James Pandora & Family • JDC Records • Jeri Hawkins • Jerico Development • Kirin Sundher • LA Opera • La Siciliana Restaurant • Larry Allison Finologist • Larson Ghormley • Laurence Juber • Legoland • Little Fish Theatre • Liz Johnson • Lois Thornburg • Long Beach Playhouse • Los Angeles County Museum of Art • Los Angeles Maritime Institute • Lucrecia & John Jacobson • Madonna Inn • Malibu Wine Hike • Marine Mammal Care Center • Mike Gin • MillerButler • Musical Theatre West • Nederlander Concerts • Newport Landing • Niko’s Pizzeria • Noramae Munster • OdySea • Pacific Park • Palos Verdes Golf Club • Paradise Preserves • Pasadena Playhouse • Pedro Pet Pals • Petersen Automotive Museum • Planes of Fame Air Museum • Planet Escape Room • Pro SUP Shop • PRP Wine International • Rancho Los Cerritos • Regina Argentin • Retrovisions • Rootz Uncharted • San Pedro Brewing Company • San Pedro Ukulele • San Pedro Waterfront Arts District • Sand Cloud • Santa Barbara Zoo • Scott Donnelly & Dr. Wade Nishimoto • Seaside Bistro • Senfuku Restaurant • Sensorio • Skirball Cultural Center • Solasta Pictures • South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation • South Coast Winery Resort & Spa • Speedboard USA • Starlight Terrace Cinemas • Steve Lenchner • Taran Schindler • Terry Blaney • The Broad Museum • The Den • The Frida Cinema • The Garden Church • The Grand Emporium • The Huntington Library • The Zen Den • Think Cafe • Total Wine & More • Trani’s Dockside Station • Urban Feet • Verde Canyon Railroad

“I look forward to attending the Gathering for the Grand Gala every year. It’s a fantastic, fun event, where you meet new people and reconnect with old friends too. It’s all for the benefit of improving our iconic Warner Grand Theatre and getting kids into the performing arts, which I believe in deeply.”

John Bagakis

President, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce