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8th Annual Great Hearts Gala: Gold Rush
An evening of elegance and fortune
Friday, November 7th
Warehouse215
215 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Great Hearts Arizona welcomes you to the 8th annual Great Hearts Gala: Gold Rush, an evening of elegance and fortune, presented by Smead Capital Management. We are excited to provide a hosted cocktail hour, delicious buffet, live and silent auctions, a drawing to win a $13K diamond, a wine pull, and a paddle raise all in support of our Teacher Excellence Fund which provides bonus compensation to our incredible teachers every December.
Attire
Cocktail with Black, Gold, and Cream Accents: Visit our Pinterest page for inspiration.
Parking
Please be aware that it is First Friday in downtown Phoenix and traffic may be heavy coming from the I-10. We recommend mapping directions to find the best route for arriving.
Self parking and courtesy valet available on a first come, first serve basis. Please view map below for parking areas.
Event Timeline
5:30PM: VIP Entry and Cocktail Hour
6:15PM: VIP Reception
(VIP pass holders meet in the 3rd courtyard with Gold Rush photo backdrop)
6:30PM: General Admission Entry and Cocktail Hour
6:45PM: VIP Meet and Greet
7:00PM: Doors Open to Ballroom & Buffet Opens
8:00PM: Great Hearts Program Begins
Scottsdale Prep Chamber Choir
Bard Performance
Exceptional Teaching Award Presented
Paddle Raise
Diamond Drawing Winner Announced
9:30PM: Concert by Featured Country Artist Matt Stell
10:00PM: Silent Auction Closes
11:00PM: End of Evening
Thank you so much to our generous sponsors who make this event possible!
Valedictorian Presenting

Summa Cum Laude

Cum Laude


Venue and Decor Sponsor


Cocktail Sponsor

Diamond Drawing Sponsor

Dean's List


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Auction Sponsor

Valet Sponsor

Honor Roll



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Registration Sponsor

Event Supporter






In-Kind Partners



We are deeply grateful for our 2025 Great Hearts Gala Committee:

