Kentucky Derby Social
Presented by the United Way of NNY
Saturday, May 3 at 5:00pm
Purchase Tickets Here
Presented by the United Way of NNY
Saturday, May 3 at 5:00pm
Purchase Tickets Here
Don your derby best and join us for the ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’ and so much more at the Kentucky Derby Social, the perfect blend of Southern charm and community engagement - and the perfect opportunity to learn more about United Way’s local impact!
We would like to thank our generous sponsors Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, RBC Wealth Management, Tunes 92.5, Knowlton Technologies, Embellished Catering, ABC50 and 7 News for helping to make this the best year yet - we are incredibly grateful for your support!
Experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby while enjoying an elegant social event featuring:
🐎 Delicious Cuisine: Savor curated food stations by Embellished Catering, followed by an indulgent dessert, and coffee/tea service provided by the Lyric Coffee House
🌹 Dynamic Entertainment: Enjoy the evening with the sports man himself, emcee Mel Busler, who will keep the energy high, and live music by the immensely talented Joe and Shannon Foy
🐎 Signature Drinks: Sip on specialty themed cocktails from a cash bar by O’Brien’s, along with a full selection of beer, wine, and spirits
🌹 Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items and unique experiences in our exciting silent auction
🐎 Fun Keepsakes: Create lasting memories with personalized mementos from Snapshots NNY
🌹 Prizes for Derby Elegance: Show off your style and compete for prizes in categories like Best Dressed Individual, Best Dressed Couple, and Best Hat!
Tickets:
If you're unable to attend the event but would still like to support us, please consider donating through the 'Donate & Tickets' button at the top of the page - every donation truly helps in our mission to build a better tomorrow!
We would like to thank our generous sponsors Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, RBC Wealth Management, Tunes 92.5, Knowlton Technologies, Embellished Catering, ABC50 and 7 News for helping to make this the best year yet - we are incredibly grateful for your support!
Experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby while enjoying an elegant social event featuring:
🐎 Delicious Cuisine: Savor curated food stations by Embellished Catering, followed by an indulgent dessert, and coffee/tea service provided by the Lyric Coffee House
🌹 Dynamic Entertainment: Enjoy the evening with the sports man himself, emcee Mel Busler, who will keep the energy high, and live music by the immensely talented Joe and Shannon Foy
🐎 Signature Drinks: Sip on specialty themed cocktails from a cash bar by O’Brien’s, along with a full selection of beer, wine, and spirits
🌹 Silent Auction: Bid on exclusive items and unique experiences in our exciting silent auction
🐎 Fun Keepsakes: Create lasting memories with personalized mementos from Snapshots NNY
🌹 Prizes for Derby Elegance: Show off your style and compete for prizes in categories like Best Dressed Individual, Best Dressed Couple, and Best Hat!
Tickets:
- $75 per person
- $600 per table (each table seats eight)
- Glasses of bubbly for each guest upon arrival
- VIP seating on the balcony during the race
- Exclusive mementos to take home
If you're unable to attend the event but would still like to support us, please consider donating through the 'Donate & Tickets' button at the top of the page - every donation truly helps in our mission to build a better tomorrow!
Clayton Community Band
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00pm
Tickets are $10 and $8
(Center Balcony & everywhere else)
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00pm
Tickets are $10 and $8
(Center Balcony & everywhere else)
Our band is made up of members that come from all over the North Country. Although many live in Clayton, Watertown or surrounding communities in Jefferson County, some of our musicians travel from St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties. We have a few members from even farther away who spend summers in the Clayton area and we welcome them back to play with us each summer season. We also come from many different walks of life. Some of our performers are life-long musicians either as performers or educators in local schools, some are professionals in other areas, and some have retired from their careers and are just looking for a fun and relaxing way to get involved in the community. Despite our differences we all come together each week to rehearse the music that we love sharing with our dedicated audiences. All members are listed in the programs for each of our concerts.
The philosophy of the Clayton Community Band is to afford any dedicated individual, who previously or currently plays a band instrument, an outlet to perform in rehearsal and public performance.
Preparation and presentation of concert band music is geared toward continuous education and enjoyment by the performers, while entertaining and educating the residents and guests of Clayton and surrounding communities through diversified programs of band literature. Working as a team to interpret and convey to an audience any select or particular selection of band music develops a serene sense of camaraderie. Great friendships are born through music, whether by working together as a team or by enjoying a live performance of musicians of various ages with diversified backgrounds performing for the love of music.
For the performers and audience, we feel that music heals the heart and soothes the soul.
The philosophy of the Clayton Community Band is to afford any dedicated individual, who previously or currently plays a band instrument, an outlet to perform in rehearsal and public performance.
Preparation and presentation of concert band music is geared toward continuous education and enjoyment by the performers, while entertaining and educating the residents and guests of Clayton and surrounding communities through diversified programs of band literature. Working as a team to interpret and convey to an audience any select or particular selection of band music develops a serene sense of camaraderie. Great friendships are born through music, whether by working together as a team or by enjoying a live performance of musicians of various ages with diversified backgrounds performing for the love of music.
For the performers and audience, we feel that music heals the heart and soothes the soul.
Looking Ahead!
Purchase tickets here
The Yale Alley Cats
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30pm
Tickets are $20/$25/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)
Wild World of Animals
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm
Tickets are $20/$25/$30 (Side/Center/Premium)
The Boy Band Project
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:30pm
Tickets are $35/$40/$45 (Side/Center/Premium)
Operation Song - Salute to the Troops
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 7:00pm
Tickets are available here
To view the full schedule and to purchase tickets, go to our "Calendar of Events" tab above.
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Thank you!