Where?
Pickwick Gardens Conference Center
1001 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
Driving Directions
Complimentary parking is available.
Transportation
Nearest Airports:
Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is closest to the Pickwick Gardens facility. Airlines flying into Burbank include Southwest, United, Alaska, US Airways and Jet Blue.
Transportation From Airport
Flying into BUR: A one-way taxi ride from airport to Pickwick Gardens is about $10.00.
Flying into LAX: A one-way ride from the airport to Burbank using Prime Time shuttle costs $37.05 (http://www.primetimeshuttle.com). Super Shuttle charges $28.00 (http://www.supershuttle.com). These rates are for multi-passenger service, meaning that the shuttle will be making more than one stop to drop off passengers. A one-way taxi ride costs about $75.00.
Event Contact
Kim Gardner: 916-488-3991
kgardner@pawsweb.org
Ticket Sales Contact: Call the PAWS office at 209-745-2606, M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST, or email info@pawsweb.org
PAWS' 30th Anniversary Gala
Join PAWS in celebrating our 30th year of rescue, sanctuary care, education and advocacy for exotic and performing wild animals at a very special fundraising gala on November 8 in Burbank. This memorable event will bring together PAWS’ supporters and Hollywood stars for an exciting evening marking our many highlights and victories, landmark achievements, and PAWS’ vision for a brighter future for performing wild animals.
The PAWS’ 30th anniversary gala ticket includes light appetizers, a no-host bar, two complimentary drink tickets, gourmet vegan buffet-style dinner and dessert, exciting live and silent auctions, entertainment, as well as the evening's special program — including a tribute to PAWS co-founder, the late Pat Derby.
Whether you're new to PAWS or a longtime supporter, you don’t want to miss this remarkable evening! Share with us our 30-year journey — changing the way the world cares about captive wildlife.
Saturday | November 8, 2014 | 6:30-10 p.m.
Pickwick Gardens
1001 Riverside Drive, Burbank, California
$130 per person | $1,300 for a table for 8
Ticket sales close on October 31, 2014
A Specially-Created Gourmet Menu!
The Gala evening begins with a reception, followed by a sumptuous vegan buffet dinner, its menu created by animal-loving Executive Chef and Culinary Consultant Mary Jane Espiritu-Gerometta and Master Chef Roberto Gerometta who are donating their considerable talents to give our guests a singular culinary experience.
Robert Gerometta & Mary Jane Espiritu-Gerometta
Gala Entertainment!
PAWS' guests be treated to a special performance by Nathalie Gaulthier's award-winning Le PeTiT CiRqUe, an all-kid humanitarian cirque company that includes pro-level children ages 7-14 who rank among the top in the world in aerial arts, juggling, trapeze, hoops, silks, acrobatics, stilts, skateboards, contortionists and martial arts. Talented singer/actress Kat Kramer will also perform.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS
PAWS Table Levels & Event Sponsorship Opportunities
$1,000 | The Lion Rescuer
- Four tickets to PAWS 30th Anniversary Gala
- Line listing in conference and Gala programs
- Acknowledgment in PAWS E-newsletter post-event
- Include your product or flyer in Gala gift bag
$3,000 | The Tiger Guardian
- One table (8 seats) at PAWS 30th Anniversary Gala
- Line listing in conference and Gala programs
- Acknowledgment in PAWS E-newsletter post-event
- Include your product or flyer in Gala gift bag
- Tabletop signage at Gala
$5,000 | The Elephant Benefactor
- One table (8 seats) at PAWS 30th Anniversary Gala
- Line listing in conference and Gala programs
- Acknowledgment in PAWS E-newsletter post-event
- Include your product or flyer in Gala gift bag
- Tabletop signage at Gala
- Recognition from the stage at conference and Gala
$10,000 | The Silver Star
- One table (8 seats) at PAWS 30th Anniversary Gala
- A celebrity seated at your table
- Logo and line listing in conference and Gala programs
- Acknowledgment in PAWS E-newsletter post-event
- Include your product or flyer in Gala gift bag
- Tabletop signage at Gala
- Recognition from the stage at conference and Gala
- Logo on event registration site and Gala invitation
- Prominent signage at PAWS 2014 International Captive Wildlife Conference (3 days)
$20,000 | The Golden PAWS
- Two Tables (16 tickets to PAWS 30th Anniversary Gala)
- A celebrity seated at each of the tables
- Logo and line listing in conference and Gala programs
- Acknowledgment in PAWS E-newsletter post-event
- Include your product or flyer in Gala gift bag
- Tabletop signage at Gala
- Recognition from the stage at conference and Gala
- Logo on event registration site and Gala invitation
- Prominent signage at PAWS 2014 International Captive Wildlife Conference (3 days)
- Private visit with PAWS president Ed Stewart and tour of ARK 2000 sanctuary (up to 20 people)
$30,000 | The Pat Derby Visionary
- Two Tables (16 tickets to PAWS 30th Anniversary Gala)
- PAWS president and co-founder Ed Stewart seated at one table and a celebrity seated at the other table
- Logo and line listing in conference and Gala programs
- Acknowledgment in PAWS E-newsletter post-event
- Include your product or flyer in Gala gift bag
- Tabletop signage at Gala
- Logo on event registration site and Gala invitation
- Prominent signage at PAWS 2014 International Captive Wildlife Conference (3 days)
- Recognition from the stage at conference and Gala
- Private visit with PAWS president Ed Stewart and tour of ARK 2000 sanctuary (up to 20 people)
- Exclusive named sponsor on Gala gift bag