a stellar

Celebration

Event Chairs:

Sylvia Arabian & Andrew Schwartz


Honorees:

Dr. Ernest & Mrs. Sarah Butler

Event Photography by:

Misty Ranae Photography

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Welcome......................................Event Co-Chairs Sylvia Arabian & Andrew Schwartz

2024-2025 Season Reveal..................................................................Maestro Peter Bay

Musical Performance...................................Austin Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

Dinner Remarks.............................President of the Board of Trustees Linda van Bavel

Recognition..........................................................…Trustee, Past President Ben Bentzin

Honorary Chair Tribute..................................................Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Sarah Butler

Live Auction.......................................................................Auctioneer TiWanna Kenney

‘Peter Bay Artistic Fund’ Video

Remarks and Introduction .....................................Assistant Conductor Pablo Zamora

Fund-The-Dream................................................................Auctioneer TiWanna Kenney

‘After-The-Eclipse’ After-party

Dirty River Jazz Band + DJ David Glenn

Silent Auction Closes - 10:30pm

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Featured Musicians

Kyle Koronka, Trumpet

Tim Shaffer, Trumpet

Tom Hale, Horn

Tyler Vahldick, Trombone

Steve Curtis, Tuba

Musical Selections

Here Comes the Sun

George Harrison (arr. Bob Delfausse)

Fly Me to the Moon

Bart Howard (arr. Kenneth Abeling)

Bad Moon Rising

John Fogerty (arr. Sarah Houle)

Moondance

Van Morrison (arr. Andy Norman)

Walking on Sunshine

Kimberley Rew (arr. Andy Norman)

Honorary Chairs

Sarah & Ernest

Butler

The Austin Symphony Orchestra is pleased

to honor Sarah and Ernest Butler

The Austin Symphony Orchestra is profoundly grateful for Dr. and Mrs. Butler’s dedication. Their legacy of support has not only elevated the artistry of our Austin Symphony Orchestra but also woven the threads of music into the very fabric of our community.


For decades, Dr. and Mrs. Butler have been champions of artistic expression in our city. Their generosity has nurtured artistic talent and enriched countless lives.


Here at the Austin Symphony Orchestra, we are particularly grateful for their enduring support and visionary commitment to endowment gifts. By providing ongoing financial stability through these thoughtful contributions, they have given the Austin Symphony Orchestra the opportunity to share our music not just for this season, but for generations to come.


The Butler Pops Series, a cornerstone of the ASO's programming, brings joy to music lovers each year and continues to broaden Austin Symphony Orchestra’s audiences. The endowed Concertmaster Chair guarantees that the orchestra will continue to attract and retain the finest musical talent. These are just two examples of the transformative power of their support.


Dr. and Mrs. Butler’s passion for the arts transcends financial contributions as they actively engage with the organizations they support, lending expertise and enthusiasm. Their impact extends far beyond the walls of the Austin Symphony, as their leadership and generosity have enriched the tapestry of Austin's arts scene. Austin is a richer, more vibrant city because of the Butler’s commitment to nurturing the arts.


On behalf of the entire Austin Symphony Orchestra family, we extend our deepest gratitude. You are true visionaries, and your legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and art lovers in Austin. Thank you for being our Honorary Chairs for our Maestro’s Dream: The Eclipse!

Thank you to these generous supporters

who make the dream a reality.


Elena Goyanes

Eva Womack

Dr. Ernest & Mrs. Sarah Butler

Linda & Nick van Bavel

Ben Bentzin & Dalya Sachs

Kandace & Dennis Eakin


Richard A. Kahn & Thomas Lutazi

Isabel R. Welland

Marvin J. Brittman

Ronald C. Jernigan

Andrew K. Schwartz III & Sylvia M. Arabian

Jeanne & Van Hoisington

Sherrie & Jay Stewart

Brooke & Laramie Stroud

Melanie & John Walters

Elisabeth & Steffen Waltz

The Sam & Sonia Wilson Family Foundation

Karen & Paul Leeke

Bill Stutts & Susan Campbell

Bill Hopkins

Michael Jungman

Lurleen & Dan Ladd

Susan & Craig Lubin

Nicholas Martinez

Kilyong & Paul Natho

Steven & DeeAnne Paulson

Danny & Jill Powell

Dan & Anna Price

Alyce & Terry Richardson

Richard Roche

Araminta & Tom Sellers

Darren G. Gibson & Scott W. Stevens

Alexandra Ameel & Lisa Ameel

Honorable James L. Arth

Clara & Paul Bancroft

Patricia Cherico and Jonn Cherico

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cruce

Daniel Glenn

Jason Jarl & Laura Foster

Gail & Jeff Kodosky

Dr. and Mrs. Craig C. Kuglen

Spice Kugle & Scott Lougheed

Adrianne & Chris Nixon


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Thank you to our out-of-this-world event sponsors.

Live auction sponsor

bar sponsor

Mr. Christopher H. Cheever

Wine sponsors

Gift Bag sponsor

Dr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Levy

Hospitality sponsor

ecLIPSE gLASSES sPONSOR

auction ad sponsors

Gehring Law, P.C.

entertainment sponsors

The Hartman Foundation

Tom & Araminta Sellers

Susanne Tetzlaff & Eric S. Tiblier

Musician sponsors

Alegria Arce Hibbetts

Bill Hopkins

Karey & Chris Oddo

David Pratt

Bill Stutts & Susan Campbell

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fLORAL sPONSORS

Drs. Robert & Cheryl Butler

Special Thank you

iN-kIND sPONSORS

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Auction Donors

34th Street Café/Catering

Aba

Alchemy Wellness

Ash Almonte

Lisa Alverson

Amberleaf

Gabe Anderson

Anonymous

ASO

Aspen Hatter

Austin Faux Florals

Austin Plastic Surgery

Austin Yard Cards

Cabo Bob’s

Cat Tequila

Clara and Paul Bancroft

Barley Swine

Beaux MedSpa

Ben Bentzin and Dalya Sachs

Fayruz Benyousef

Eddie Bernal

Betty Lash

Beyond Boards

Mary Ellen & Roger Borgelt

Marvin Brittman

Melinda Buie, Buie Studios

Elena Cortez-Neavel

Doubletree Hotel

Dripping Springs Distilling

Eldorado Cafe

Embellish

Lindsey Felix/Luna Felix

Luna Felix Goldsmith

Fleming's

FoodHeads

Forefront

Elena Goyanes

Jo and Jim Green

Healthy Pet

Hiatus Spa + Resort

Porsche

Hotel Ella

Hotel Viata

Hush-Hush Wine Club

Int'l Folk Art Market

International Folk Art Market

Sugar Gay Isber

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Juliet Italian Kitchen

Kendra Scott

Jill Klucher

KMFA Classical 89.5

Gail and Jeff Kodosky

KP Gems

Anna Kraft

Kuper Sotheby’s Realty

La Fonda

La Fonda on the Plaza

Lurleen Ladd

Lost Draw Wines

The Mahjong Line

Mazie Days

The Menagerie

The Monogram Lady

Moody Center

Linda & Cliff Mountain

Jill and Chuck Murphy

Nelms Music Planet

Tom Neville

Adrianne and Chris Nixon

Jessica Norris

Heidi Gerlitz, Nourished by Heidi

Paper Place

Paramount Austin

Perry's

Plank Seafood Provisions

Poncho Outdoors

RA Sushi

Misty Ranae Photography

Robin Jackson Photography

Cristina Robinson

Round Rock Express/Nolan Foundation

Sail Ripple

Susan Salch

OPERA San Antonio

Santa Fe Opera

Sylvia Arabian & Andrew Schwartz

Araminta & Tom Sellers

Tom Sellers

Sky Railway

Southwest Airlines

Space Cowboy

Anna & Elwyn Speir

Sherrie and Jay Stewart

Tacodeli

Jennifer Ransom, The Tailored Closet

Ying Tang

Texas Standard

Twin Liquors Fine Wine & Spirits

Linda van Bavel

Teal Van Eman

Vintage Wine Storage

Viva Day Spa + Med Spa

West Chelsea Contemporary

Wheelwright Museum

William Chris Wine Company

Stephanie Wilson Interiors

Wine & Food Foundation

Wink Restaurant and Wine Bar

Wu Chow

Eva Womack

Zilker Belts

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Event Committee

Andrew K. Schwartz III

Stephanie Wilson

Mary Ellen Borgelt

Katie Kaighin

Nicholas Martinez

Adrianne Nixon

Stephanie Wilson

Laramie Stroud

Sylvia M. Arabian

Lindsey Felix

Thomas Lutazi

Linda Mountain

Sherri Stewart

Eva Womack

Melanie Walters

Lisa Alverson

Linda van Bavel

Support the

Peter Bay

artistic fund

This fund directly supports our Maestro’s dreams

of making musical excellence available to all.

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