September 14, 2023
A Legacy ExPIERience
Honoring William J. Brodsky and Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Join us as we celebrate A Legacy ExPIERience and the incredible leadership and distinctive collaboration that has brought Navy Pier to this moment, with reflections of our continued evolution.
From engaging performing arts experiences to serving as a vital economic anchor for our region, Navy Pier enriches the lives of millions of guests, artists, employees, and businesses each year. We look forward to showcasing an array of the extraordinary leisure, culinary, and cultural partners that elevate Navy Pier as a Chicago icon.
Unable to attend A Legacy ExPIERience but still want to support Navy Pier’s nonprofit mission? All funds raised enable Navy Pier to provide free and accessible programming to our community. Donate to make a gift toward the Gala today.
If you prefer to make your donation by check please mail your contribution to:
Navy Pier, Attn: Colleen Ward, 600 East. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
For wire transfer instructions please email gala@navypier.org
2023 Honorees
William J. Brodsky
In this year’s tribute, we celebrate William’s visionary contributions and unique collaborations, which have propelled Navy Pier to become the preeminent nonprofit tourism destination in the Midwest. We also contemplate the ongoing transformation of the People’s Pier into a readily accessible, year-round focal point for Chicago’s cultural gems.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
We extend our appreciation to the esteemed Chicago Shakespeare Theater for its unwavering dedication to presenting daring and inventive plays, musicals, world premieres, family shows, and theatrical events throughout the year. Additionally, we applaud its continuous emphasis on educational initiatives for students, teachers, and lifelong learners, along with active involvement in communities throughout the city.
Sponsors for A Legacy ExPIERience
A special thank you to all of our sponsors for this years ExPIERience.
VICE CHAIRS
LEAD SPONSORS
HOST COMMITTEE
PERFORMANCE PARTNER
EVENT PARTNERS
IN-KIND PARTNERS
Sponsor listing as of September 13, 2023
Thank you to our Gala Raffle Donors
360 Chicago
AIR Aerial Fitness
Auditorium Theatre
Barry Butler Photography
Brooklyn Boulders
Chef Art Smith’s Reunion
Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago Children’s Museum
Chicago Fire
Chicago History Museum
Chicago Public Media / WBEZ’s
Community Engagement & Events Team
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
City Experiences
CrossTown Fitness
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
Five Iron Golf
FlyOver
Garfield Park Conservatory
J&L Catering
Jeff Beckham
Jennifer L. Hodges
Jesse Hora
Jon Leach
KOVAL
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
lululemon Lincoln Park
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Margaret Quinn
Metropolis Coffee Co.
Museum of Science and Industry
Outline Interiors LLC
Revolution Brewing
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Sable Hotel at Navy Pier
Salon Edda
SavorWe
Shedd Aquarium
The Field Museum
The Florian | Toasted Hospitality
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
The Joffrey Ballet
Tom Zyer
U.S. Soccer Federation
Urban Athlete
Questions?
Please email gala@navypier.org