‘Cause your ancestors are all the proof you need that progress is possible, not guaranteed; it will only be made if we keep marching, keep marching on.
Tables/Tickets to the 2025 SOARNORTH GALA are extremely limited at this time. If you are interested in inquiring about availability, please contact the NAZ development team at gala@the-naz.org or call 651-492-4969.
YOU’RE INVITED The brass will sound, and harmony abound at the Northside Achievement Zone’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Now in its fourth year, the annual SOARNORTH Gala begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a three-course dinner, premier auction experiences, live music, dancing, and so much more. Strike up the band and raise your glass high in celebration of our Northside scholars as they march confidently toward a brighter future. Feet in sync and hearts on fire; LET’S KEEP MARCHING!
Event Details
5:00 PM Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM Three-Course Dinner
7:30 PM Program & Live Auction
9:00 PM Jon Batiste Performance
10:00 PM After Party
12:00 AM Event Concludes
Three-Course Dinner Entree Options:
Surf & Turf Duet: Beef/Salmon
Tender, slow-braised Beef Short Ribs in a Red Wine Demi-Glacé served alongside a perfectly pan-seared Salmon Fillet, paired with silky whipped Potatoes and lightly grill-charred Asparagus spears (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy Free, Contains Dairy)
Surf & Turf Duet: Chicken/Sea Bass
A golden-crusted Chicken Cordon Bleu filled with melty Swiss Cheese served alongside a delicately sweet and flaky Sea Bass Fillet, with a richly decadent Potato Gratin and crisp-tender Broccolini (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy Free, Contains Dairy)
Roasted Vegetable Ravioli
Handmade vegan Ravioli stuffed with seasonal Vegetables, nestled in a bright Tomato Basil Sauce with tri-colored Cherry Tomatoes, and garnished with vegan Parmesan and chiffonades of fresh Basil (Vegetarian/Vegan; Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Contains Gluten)
Thank You To Our Premier Sponsors
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste is a twenty-two-time Grammy Nominee, seven-time winner, and an Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer. One of history’s most prolific musicians, defying genre with his dynamic blend of jazz, soul, and pop, he was born and raised in New Orleans. Batiste studied at the Juilliard School and later gained prominence as the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He earned an Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe for Disney/Pixar’s Soul.
Batiste’s 2021 album WE ARE won five Grammys, including Album of the Year, from an unprecedented 11 nominations. In 2023, he was featured in the intimate Netflix documentary American Symphony, which chronicles Batiste composing a symphony for Carnegie Hall as his wife undergoes cancer treatment. Batiste’s latest album, Beethoven Blues, showcases interpolations of the German composer’s most iconic musical works, reimagined through a transcendent, expansive lens. From his signature “Love Riot” community performances to his compositions for orchestras, Batiste’s artistic vision is timeless: as firmly rooted in our musical ancestors as it is in the urgent cultural moment.
VIP$12,500/TABLE* | STANDARD$5,000/TABLE* | |
| Invitation to the Night-of VIP Reception | X | |
| Complimentary Valet Parking | X | |
| Dedicated VIP Lounge at the After Party | X | |
| Recognition in the SOARNORTH Program | X | |
| Elevated Wine Service at Dinner | X | |
| Invitation to the 2026 SOARNORTH Kickoff and Talent Unveiling | X | X |
| Dinner and Concert Table Location | XPremier | XStandard |
| Admission to the After Party | X | X |
*Tables seat 10. Tax deductible value will follow in your acknowledgment letter.
Corporate Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring the SOARNORTH Gala? Corporate sponsorship opportunities are now available. Contact Bianca Jones for more details at bjones@the-naz.org or 651-335-3614.
Sponsor Tickets for NAZ Parents & Caregivers
As we collectively celebrate our hope for the community, we ask you to consider making a tax-deductible gift of ANY SIZE so that NAZ parents and caregivers might attend the event free of charge.
- $500 Underwrites a Single Ticket
- $1,000 Underwrites a Pair of Tickets
- $5,000 Underwrites a Table of 10
*Donations are fully tax-deductible.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT?
For additional questions, please contact the NAZ Development Team at gala@the-naz.org or 651-492-4969 for more information.