North Star Gala

Join us for a celebration of artistic freedom + fearless expression inspired by the Mid-Century misfits + makers of the Beat Generation Honoring Supervisor Lynda Hopkins Balletto Vineyards Charlie Pendergast + Kevin Connor, RiskPress Foundation Saturday, September 27, 2025, 5-9 pm Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol 5pm | Reception Silent Auction + Art Salon Live Music Pop Up Art Experiences Appetizers Wine, Specialty Cocktails + Mocktails 6:30pm | Dinner by Daniel Kedan + Marianna Gardenhire of Backyard Catering MC + Auctioneer | The Singing Auctioneer 7pm | Awards Ceremony + Live Auction Attire | Mid-Century Bohemian Chic: Dress in homage to the art movements of the era — Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism + the Visionaries of the Beat Generation. Come as the movement moves you! SEATING IS LIMITED - PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY Purchase Tickets, Tables + Sponsorships All proceeds from the North Star Gala benefit SebArts, supporting year-round programming, exhibitions, and community access to the arts.