City of Bright Nights Ball

The City of Bright Nights Ball is the Spirit of Springfield's largest annual fundraiser.  The elegantly themed black-tie only gala includes a gourmet dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.  Its guests include business, community, military, public safety and political leaders.

History

The City of Bright Nights Ball was first held in 1996 at the suggestion of Peter L. Picknelly, Sr. at the Sheraton Springfield.  The goal was to raise funds to illuminate public properties for the holiday season that would enhance the displays at Bright Nights at Forest Park. 

The event was held annualy at the Sheraton Springfield except in 2005 when it was held at the MassMutual Center during its inaugural season.  In 2018, the event was moved to MGM Springfield when it opened.

Honorary Chairs

• 2024 - The Arment Family, Charlie Arment Trucking
• 2023 - Dr. Robert E. Johnson, President, Western New England University
• 2022 - Patrick Pickering, Northeast Regional Vice President of Operations, American Medical Response
• 2021 - Shawn N. Pace, Site Manager, Eastman Indian Orchard
• 2019 - U. S. Congressman Richard E. Neal and Roger W. Crandall, Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual
• 2018 - Michael Mathis, President, MGM Springfield
• 2017 - Anthony Gleason, II and David Gleason, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping
• 2016 - Thomas W. Senecal, President & Chief Executive Officer, PeoplesBank
• 2015 - Daniel P. Moen, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Medical Center
• 2014 - Dr. Mark A. Keroack, President & Chief Executive Officer, Baystate Health
• 2013 - Kelley Tuckey, Vice President of Community & Public Affairs (Eastern Region), MGM Resorts
• 2012 - Daniel P. Moen, President & Chief Executive Officer, Mercy Medical Center
• 2011 - Peter Straley, President, Health New England
• 2010 - Steve Bryant, President, Columbia Gas of Masschusetts
• 2009 - Roger Crandall, President & Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual Financial Group
• 2008 - Mary Ellen Scott, Owner, United Personnel
• 2007 - Michael Nikiolek, Vice President, Hasbro Games
• 2006 - Mark Tolosky, President & Chief Executive Officer, Baystate Health
• 2005 - Stuart Reese, President & Chief Executive Officer, MassMutual Financial Group
• 2004 - Kerry J. Kuhlman, President & Chief Operating Officer, Western Massachusetts Electric Co.
• 2003 - Doug Guthrie, General Manager, Comcast
• 2002 - Danielle M. Glanville, AT&T Broadband and Vince McCorkle, Sisters of Providence

Saturday, November 9, 2024

6:30pm to 12am

MGM Springfield

Tickets (Reservations Required)

Contact Spirit of Springfield - 413-733-3800/staff@spiritofspringfield.org

• Pair of Tickets - $700
• Table of 10 - $3,500
• Golden Circle Sponsor - $7,000

Activities

• Reception - 6:30pm to 7:45pm
• Silent Auction - 6:30pm to 9pm
• Dinner/Dancing - 8pm to Midnight
• Live Auction - 9:30pm

Dinner Choices

Kalimotxo Beef Short Ribs

Brown Butter Silk Potatoes, Roasted Cipollini Onions & Root Vegetable Medley, Natural Jus

Pecan & Fennel Crusted Haddock

Wild Mushroom Risotto, Broccolini, Kale Chermoula

Achiote Grilled Cauliflower Steak

Salt baked Creamer Potatoes, Green asparagus, Pepita Romesco (Vegan)

Entertainment

Eric Bascom Trio

Groove Authority

2024 

Sponsor

• Charlie Arment Trucking

Chairman's Reception Sponsor

• Western New England University

Golden Circle Sponsors

• Baystate Health
• Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP
• The Colvest Group
• Comcast
• Florence Bank
• Flowers, Flowers!
• Gleason Johndrow Landscaping
• Health New England (HNE)
• MassMutual
• Mercy Medical Center
• MGM Springfield
• Monson Savings Bank
• MP CPA
• PeoplesBank
• Springfield Business Improvement District
• Westfield Bank
• Westfield State University
• White Lion Brewing

Committee

• Anthony Cignoli, A. L. Cignoli Company
• Rebecca Coderre, RC Creative
• Matthew Flatow, Flowers, Flowers!
• Andres Gomez, MGM Springfield
• Andrew Jensen, Jx2 Productions
• Andrea St. James, Western New England University
• Josephine Sarnelli, CPA & Small Planet Dancers
• Dan Stezko, Flowers, Flowers!

Volunteers

• Western New England University Students

The City of Bright Nights Ball will host live and silent auctions.

Silent Auction

Register Today!

https://spiritofspringfield.home.qtego.us/

Closes Saturday, November 9th at 9pm

Red Sox Tickets

New England Patriots Tickets

Munich House Gift Cards

Springfield Thunderbirds Tickets and Signed Jersey

Private Dinner and Tickets to Harlem Globetrotters at the MassMutual Center

Oriental Trading Gift Card

Six Flags New England Tickets

Crayola Experience (Orlando)

Springfield Wine Exchange Gift Card

Springfield Symphony Orchestra Tickets

Maine Maritime Museum Tickets

Southwick Zoo Tickets

Norman Rockwell Museum Tickets

Wheel of Fortune Swag Bag

Elite Island Resorts - Antigua, Panama, and Barbados

Jewelry, Purses, and More!

Live Auction Items

Hell's Kitchen Broadway Show Tickets

Four premier orchestra section tickets Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2pm

Plus two rooms at the Westin Hotel - Grand Central

Boston Celtics Memorabilia

Bill Russell - Larry Bird framed photo with both signatures 

MGM Springfield Boston Red Sox Box for 22 Plus motorcoach transportation by King Gray Coachlines

More great items to be annouced!

If you have something you would like to donate, email amy@spiritofspringfield.org.