City of Bright Nights Ball

Saturday, November 8, 2025

6:30pm to 12am

MGM Springfield

Charlie Arment Truckig
EVENT SPONSOR

  • About

    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




  • If You Go...

    Saturday, November 8, 2025


    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

  • Corporate & Community Support

    2025 


    Sponsor

    • To Be Announced

    Chairman's Reception Sponsor

    • Charlie Arment Trucking

    Golden Circle Sponsors

    • Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP
    • The Colvest Group
    • Comcast
    • Health New England (HNE)
    • MassMutual
    • MGM Springfield
    • PeoplesBank
    • Yellowstone Landscape

    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

  • Auction

    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.