Stand Ups for History
Annual Gala Tribute Dinner
The annual event is Santa Monica History Museum’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year, raising over 20% of the annual funds needed to provide educational programming, exhibitions, and outreach throughout the year. The Museum plays a vital role in our community in how we share the stories of who we are and where we come from. Reflecting the diversity of that cultural heritage is a critical part of our work – we cannot claim to be truly essential to society if we are not accessible to all.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
4pm – 8pm
This Year’s Theme!
Hosted by Nicole Blain, Co-founder of The Crow Comedy Club in Santa Monica, will offer delicious food, laughs, music, a silent auction, a live auction and plenty of libations…
This year’s event will take place at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club where we will honor Misti Kerns, President/CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
Distinguished Honorees
Misti Kerns, President/CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
Misti Kerns Experienced President/CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, corporate, travel & tourism industry. Skilled in Catering and Events, Operations Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, and Performance Management. Strong business and economic development professional with a certification in professional development focused in destination management CDME from Purdue University, and a Certified Meeting Professional, CMP.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Event Details
Tickets, RSVP, Dinner, Auction Items, Sponsorships
An email reminder to join the gala will be sent prior to the event. To access the gala livestream on the day of the event, click the link in the email, visit our YouTube channel or watch here on this page.
Everyone is welcome!
Make a reservation, register and join in on the silent or live auctions!
Attend the Gala for Free!
Pre-register to bid on great silent and live auction items!
What’s in Store!
- Pre-show begins at 5pm, event starts at 5:30pm
- Live and Silent Auction throughout the evening
- Honorees recognition
- Gala Chair recognition
Pick-up between 2pm and 4pm on day of the event
Silent / Live Auction
Donate or participate!
Donate an Auction Item
Support the museum and showcase your business!
Your donation of items or services for our Silent/Live Auction will greatly support our fundraising efforts and make the event a success! Your support helps in the preservation and promotion of our community’s history.
Items such as gift certificates, gift baskets, wine, jewelry and accessories, hotel stays, fitness memberships, artwork, and tickets to amusement parks, game shows, sporting events, airlines, cultural events, theatre or anything else you’d like to donate is incredibly appreciated.
Showcase your business and celebrate our honorees’ many accomplishments and accolades!
Sponsorships
Support the gala and the museum!
Sponsor our Gala
Your generous sponsorship allows us to continue our work of maintaining Santa Monica’s cultural treasures and sharing them for generations to come!
Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support!
Custom and in-kind sponsorships are available. For questions or more details, call us at 310.395.2290 or email at rsvp@santamonicahistory.org.
How to become a Sponsor
Purchase the sponsorship directly or download the form, fill it out and return by mail or email. (details on form)
Download the form, fill it out and return by mail or email. (details on form)
buy sponsorship
sponsorship information and form
sponsorship logo upload
Sponsorship Acknowledgement Descriptions
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Keeping History Alive
Preservation
Kathleen Whiting
Linda Whiting
Education / Research
Supporter
Mary Ann Powell
Chuck & Nancy
Kearsley
