OVATIONS 2021 | Annual Gala
SECRET GARDEN
Where Flowers Bloom, So Does Hope
March 6 7:00PM
Virtual Event | ASL Interpreted
Celebrating The Bushnell’s commitment to our community through our education and outreach programs.
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You can still support The Bushnell’s Education programs today to help us continue to use the arts to teach core curriculum and create life-long connections to arts and culture.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00pm PRE-SHOW Join us early for great music, while you set up your technology and kick-off the conversation in chat.
7:30pm MAIN PROGRAM Your favorite Bushnell personalities set the stage for an evening of captivating performances.
Special Guest Host: Seth Rudetsky
Featuring Performances by:
8:30pm POST-SHOW Put on your dancing shoes for The Bushnell’s signature dance party!
9:00pm AUCTION ENDS Unique items at all price points.
Sign up for the auction now so you’re ready as soon as the first item goes live!
Sponsors
Thank you to our Ovations 2021 Sponsors:
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AUCTION SPONSOR |
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ROSE
DAHLIA
PEONY
Eversource | Grunberg Management | The Hartford | Hartford HealthCare | HSB | KPMG | Lydall, Inc. | Bob and Margaret Patricelli
WISTERIA
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP | CohnReznick | ConnectiCare | Earthlight Technologies | Liberty Bank | Phase Zero Design | PractiSource, LLC | Robinson+Cole | Towerwall, Inc. | Wells Fargo Bank | Women's Health Connecticut
PERENNIAL
Aon Risk Solutions | Blueprint Advancement | Griffin Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | Hinckley Allen | INNO4 | J. Morrissey & Company | Marsh USA Inc. | Judith and Brewster Perkins | SNE Building Systems, Inc. | TD Bank | Whittlesey
Corporate Sponsorship Listing:
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ROSE
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$16,000
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Four (4) dinner boxes*
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DAHLIA
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$11,000
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Four (4) dinner boxes*
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PEONY
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$6,000
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Four (4) dinner boxes*
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WISTERIA
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$3,000
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Two (2) dinner boxes*
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PERENNIAL
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$1,000
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One (1) appetizer package^
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*Each dinner box feeds 2 people and includes cocktails for 2
^Package includes shared appetizers/cocktails for 2 people
View our Ovations sponsorship information chart, including the list of benefits available.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marta Ostapiuk at mostapiuk@bushnell.org or 860.987.6009.
Committees
Menu
Special thanks to Max Restaurant Group for providing the food for Ovations 2021!
Deadline to order food for Ovations is has passed.
Purchasers have been emailed for pick up instructions. If you purchased a Max meal and have not yet received an email, please let us know at ovations@bushnell.org. Food orders will be packaged for refrigeration, come with reheating instructions, and must be picked up at The Bushnell on Friday, March 5.
Though the deadline for purchasing a Max food box has passed, you can make the signature cocktail at home:
BRAMBLE MARGARITA
Take a margarita, add some berries, some sage, and a little earthiness, and all of sudden you have the essence of a hike on a warm summer day – but with refreshments!
Ingredients for one batch (4-6 drinks):
• 4 ounces Tequila Reposado
• 4 ounces subtle Oaxacan mezcal
• 3 ounces blackberry-sage syrup
• 3 ounces lime juice
• 1 ounce orange curacao
• 1 ounce water
Pour over ice in large tumbler and enjoy.
MENU FOR PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED MEAL BOXES
APPETIZER BOX 
APPETIZERS:
Local Cheese Board
fruit skewer | apricot honey mostarda | pickled spring onion | radish | housemade crackers
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
green goddess aioli | spring baby greens
Spring Garden Vegetable Crudite
baby carrots | sugar snap peas | cherry tomatoes | baby bell peppers | asparagus | housemade crackers | mint pea hummus
Veal and Pancetta Meatballs
san Marzano tomato marinara | ricotta | fresh basil
Sweet & Spicy Cumin Roasted Nuts
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL FOR TWO:
Bramble Margarita
Tequila Reposado | subtle Oaxacan mezcal | blackberry-sage syrup | lime juice | orange curacao
DINNER BOX 
STARTERS:
Cheddar Break A Ways - sea salted butter | olive oil
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Spring Garden Vegetable Crudite
Veal & Pancetta Meatballs
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Nuts
DESSERT:
Molten Lava Chocolate Dreams Cake - anglaise
MAIN COURSE CHOICE OF:
Steak Au Poivre
Peppercorn Crusted 12oz Seared Handcut Prime New York Strip Steak au poivre sauce | spring salsa verde
twiced baked potato - cheddar cheese curd | crumbled bacon
chives honey cumin roasted spring baby carrots
Herb Crusted Black Pearl Salmon
heirloom grains and cured lemon salad
artichoke | roasted peppers | zucchini pistou
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL FOR TWO:
Bramble Margarita
Tequila Reposado | subtle Oaxacan mezcal | blackberry-sage syrup | lime juice | orange curacao
VEGETARIAN 
Thai Green Curry with Spring Vegetables
marinated tofu | zucchini | sugar snap peas | mushrooms | asparagus | eggplant | coconut curry sauce | steamed basmati rice
Ovations Past
Reminisce about Ovations past with photos from our photographers. See if you can spot someone you know: