An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: The River Provides

Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis


Our silent auction is open for bidding!
 

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: The River Provides
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Nicollet Island Pavilion • 40 Power Street • Minneapolis, MN 55401
Everyone is welcome to attend. A donation of $125/ticket is suggested.

Event timeline
Social hour starts at 6:00 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Closing reception at 8:00 p.m.

Ticketing is closed. Email John at jbriel@fmr.org for availability.


Our program
Join us for the Big River's biggest night as we celebrate its bounty and the myriad ways its steadfast presence enriches our lives. From our historic venue on the Minneapolis riverfront, we will savor seasonal fare, enjoy refreshing drinks, and connect with our community of river supporters. The evening's entertainment includes a river-themed auction, live music, and interactive learning exhibits.

This year's program will commemorate FMR's 30th anniversary with a reflection on the significant accomplishments we have achieved together and will feature presentations of our new and inspiring work to further transform the river.

Funds raised from this evening support our mission to protect, restore, and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.

Our auction
Our ever-popular auction opens on Sept. 25. Stay tuned for more details on the amazing items up for grabs. The best part? Our silent auction will be available online, so everyone can participate. Don't miss out on the action. Bid now!

Give what you can
All are welcome to attend our fall fundraiser. If our suggested ticket price is beyond your budget, we have a pay-what-you-can ticket option. Get in touch with John Briel at jbriel@fmr.org to reserve your spot. Please let us know by September 19.

Thank you to our generous sponsors

 

Oak Savanna

Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund of HRK Foundation
Dorothy Bierma
Ellie Crosby
Stewart & Lesley Crosby
Peter & Mary Gove
Thomas Reiter & Sharon Miyamoto
Susan Vento

Bald Eagle

Ronnie & Roger Brooks
Whitney & Sarah Clark
Page & Jay Cowles
Judson Dayton
Nancy Gibson & Ron Sternal
Dan Gjelten & Lisa Burke
Peter Goss & Karma Walker
Kyle Kossol & Thomas Becker 
Hokan & Penny Miller
Amy & Christopher Pearson 
Susan Davis Price
Anita Robeson & Jerome Johnson
Diane & Darryl Sannes
John & Marsha Soucheray
Kate Wolford & Ed Reilly

Blue Heron

John Anfinson
Ellen Butler
Steve Christenson & Lisa Hondros
Sara & Sean DeKok
Tessa Enroth & Michael Jones
Cathy Tobias
Deanna Wiener & Jim Tilsen

River Otter

George Dunn & Donna Harris
Harry & Ginny Sieben

Thank you to our generous corporate sponsors

Our corporate sponsors

Become an event sponsor
 

Individual opportunities

For more information, please review our individual sponsor kit or contact FMR Individual Gifts Officer Tessa Enroth at tenroth@fmr.org.

Corporate opportunities

For more information, please review our corporate sponsor kit or contact FMR Development Director Sara DeKok at sdekok@fmr.org.

Our auction

Our ever-popular auction opens on Sept. 25. Stay tuned for more details on the amazing items up for grabs. The best part? Our silent auction will be available online, so everyone can participate. Don't miss out on the action!

Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 17 OR October 8, 2023 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Wellstone Center, St. Paul
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
3M's oak woodlands, Cottage Grove
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area at the Flint Hills Resources property
Ole Olson prairie, Mississippi River, Minneapolis skyline

Celebrate 30 years of FMR!

For our 30th anniversary, our wish is for you to join us in restoring, protecting and enhancing the Mississippi River.