Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening

to Celebrate Innovation & Community Impact

Fall Gala 2023

When:
Saturday, September 30th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where:
The Gershon Fox Ballroom
960 Main St, Hartford

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When:
Saturday, September 30, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where:
The Gershon Fox Ballroom
960 Main Street, Hartford

A fun-filled event including: dinner, live music, making and much more! Cocktail attire.

$150 per person   

$95 for MakerspaceCT members

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      Spend an evening celebrating the continued impact of our Hartford innovation center.

      In between dancing and beverages, you’ll tour the space and even meet makers that credit the program with having changed their lives.

      Meet and greet our special guest Jimmy Diresta! You know Diresta from his YouTube channel which boasts over 2 million subscribers, his podcast, and his Netflix series “Making Fun.” He’s also starred in numerous shows on Fox, HGTV and Discovery, as well as NBC’s “Making It.”

      Master of Ceremonies:

      Conor Geary

      “GameDay” Conor, a Connecticut native, is beloved throughout the state as the On-Field host of the Hartford Yard Goats and the On-Court host for UCONN Athletics.

      Conor has made every major venue in Connecticut his stage: Dunkin’ Park, Gampel Pavilion, the XL Center, Rentschler Field, Toscano Family Ice Forum, Mohegan Sun Arena, Total Mortgage Arena, and more.

      In 2023, Conor hosted the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse National Championship Weekend at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

      In short, no stage is too big for Conor to bring the hype and leave fans feeling more entertained. His brand of family-friendly engagement is unbeatable!

      To learn more about Gameday Conor, visit is website www.gamedayconor.com or follow him on Instagram @gamedayconor.

      Guest of Honor:

      Jimmy Diresta

      Jimmy Diresta is a New York-based Maker, artist, podcaster and video producer.

      He hosts a popular YouTube Channel and podcast, and he’s the star of “Making Fun” on Netflix. With over 2 million subscribers and tens of millions of views worldwide, Jimmy is renowned for his incredibly unique and creative creations and has one of the top master builder YouTube channels in the world. 

      DiResta is a veteran television host, having starred in numerous national series including “Trash to Cash,” “Hammered with John & Jimmy DiResta,” “Against the Grain,” and “Dirty Money.” Most recently, he appeared as Shop Master on NBC’s primetime series “Making It,” hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.

      To learn more about Jimmy, watch him on Youtube, follow him on Instagram or visit his website.

      Sponsor The Event

      Show your support for a good cause and get high visibility for your company!

      As we continue to teach the community innovative skillsets and facilitate employment across technology

      and manufacturing sectors, we look for generous patrons to support our mission.

      We’d love you to consider joining as a sponsor:

      PINE Sponsor

      $500

      • 2 tickets
      • mention at the gala and website

        WALNUT Sponsor

        $1,000

        • 3 tickets
        • mention at the gala
        • recognition on website

          MAPLE Sponsor

          $2,500

          • 4 tickets
          • mention at the gala
          • recognition on website

            OAK Sponsor

            $5,000

            • 4 tickets
            • mention at the gala
            • logo and hyperlink on the website

              MAHOGANY Sponsor

              $7,500

              • 6 tickets
              • mention at the gala
              • logo and hyperlink on the website
              • recognition on vision boards
              • recognition on tables

                TEAK Sponsor

                $10,000

                • 8 tickets
                • banner ad with hyperlink on website
                • recognition on vision boards
                • recognition on tables
                • Table puzzle winner
                • Program sponsorship for youth or young adults

                ROSEWOOD Sponsor

                $20,000

                • 10 tickets (full table)
                • video ad with hyperlink on website
                • recognition on vision boards
                • recognition on tables
                • BOX of 8 bottles of wine for your friends
                • Program sponsorship for youth or young adults
                Sponsor The Event

                Thank you to our generous sponsors!

                TEAK Sponsor

                  WALNUT Sponsors

                  CONNSTEP, CBIA, ReadyCT

                  The Hartford Firefighters Association, I.A.F.F. Local 760

                  Slalom, Inc

                    PINE Sponsors

                    Trident Machine Tools

                    The Connecticut Science Center

                    Fuss & O’Neill

                    National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing

                    Pue, Chick, Leibowitz & Blezard, LLC

                    Wellstone Insurance

                    Auction Items

                    The evening will include an auction of gift certificates for local businesses including dining, entertainment, gifts, services and more!

                    Gift card merchants include…

                    Tavern in the Square • Doro Restaurant Group • Whole Foods Market • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar • Zephyr’s Street Pizza • b Restaurants • The Cheesecake Factory • Seed Bagel Shop • The Spicy Green Bean • Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas • Dave & Buster’s • Kilwins • Rush Bowls • bartaco • BG Dining • BK & Co. • Mosaic Sun • Hartford Symphony • Central Rock Gym • Parkerville Wood Products • Total Pashen • Center Framing & Art • Suzanne Sayers Garden Design • Hartford Stage • Lake Compounce • The Capital Grille • and more to come!