Our first live auction package during the Gala will be a luxurious trip to NYC where you will be taken on a two night tour of some of the finest jazz clubs in the world by Jazz Empowers Founder and Executive Director Andrew Johnston. Included in this package is:

• 2 round trip plane tickets from any airport that flies Southwest airlines to NYC.

• A two night stay at the luxurious NYC Marriott Marquis Hotel. This four star hotel in is one of the finest in the city and is only minutes away from Times Square, The Theater District, and Birdland Jazz Club.

• Jazz Empowers Founder and Executive Andrew Johnston will take you and a guest on a personalized jazz club tour where you will visit some of the most iconic jazz clubs in the world. Andrew is an expert in jazz and will work with you to select shows and venues that best fit what you are looking to see and listen to. All covers/tickets for shows will be included in this package. Drinks and food purchased during the show are not included in the package.

If you live in Nashville this package is for you! This explore Nashville package is built for Nashvillians looking to further explore their city. Included in this package is:

• A one night stay the luxurious Gaylord Opryland Hotel. You will get to the experience an atrium view room the beautiful, 4 star hotel.

• 4 tickets to a Prohibition Jazz concert at the Nashville Symphony on May 25th at 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of 1920’s jazz played by the award winning Nashville Symphony in the spectacular symphony hall.

• Jazz Empowers Founder and Executive Andrew Johnston will book and take you and a guest on a personalized jazz tour of Nashville. Andrew will take you to 2 jazz shows in Music City. Andrew will work with you to tailor to experience to your musician preferences.

• You will also receive an autographed guitar by the Nashville based and 6-Grammy nominated band the Gatlin Brothers.