CONNECTIONS An Evening of Legacy with
LALAH HATHAWAY A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR SAAACAM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2027
EMPIRE THEATRE
SAN ANTONIO TX 78205
Launching Our 10th Anniversary Celebration
SPONSORSHIP
INVITATION
WHY THIS EVENING MATTERS Music connects us. Our stories help us belong. A song can carry a family’s memories, connect generations, and remind us where we come from. Lalah Hathaway’s musical legacy and distinctive artistry bring those connections to life. On January 22, 2027, SAAACAM will gather our community at the Empire Theatre for Connections: An Evening of Legacy with Lalah Hathaway. This DreamWeek featured event embraces the theme “Connections” and launches our 10th anniversary celebration.
EVERY STORY DESERVES A PLACE.
Bring history and culture to life through exhibitions, music, film, tours, and storytelling.
EMPOWER
Connect students and lifelong learners with African descendant history through research and hands-on discovery.
ENRICH
EDUCATE
SAAACAM collects, preserves, and shares the history and cultural heritage of African descendants of San Antonio and the Southwest region. Our mission recognizes that people connect with African heritage through many histories, nationalities, languages, and lived experiences. Their stories deserve to be preserved and heard. Help young people, cultural practitioners, and community partners develop skills & share knowledge.
ONE ANNIVERSARY. A YEAR OF CONNECTIONS. JANUARY
CONNECT
Lalah Hathaway benefit concert
JULY
CELEBRATE
10th Anniversary Legacy Gala
FALL
EXPLORE
African descendant heritage, identity & belonging symposium.
HELP MAKE THESE CONNECTIONS POSSIBLE.
Sponsor the Lalah Hathaway benefit concert or become the Presenting Partner for SAAACAM’s full 10th Anniversary Celebration. Help preserve our community’s stories, connect generations, and create opportunities to learn and belong. Explore sponsorship opportunities on the following pages.
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THE EVENING EXPERIENCE An evening of music, legacy, and connection.
Empire Theatre cabaret setting with illustrative concert branding.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2027 EMPIRE THEATRE · SAN ANTONIO
Celebrate music & legacy as SAAACAM launches its 10th Anniversary Celebration. BEFORE THE MUSIC Pre-concert cocktail reception · Sponsors and VIP ticket holders
Begin the evening with conversation and connection among fellow supporters and community partners as we launch SAAACAM’s anniversary year.
THE CONCERT All concert guests
Experience Lalah Hathaway’s distinctive artistry and musical legacy. A brief SAAACAM presentation will highlight our 2026 impact and recognize the supporters who make our work possible.
THE CABARET EXPERIENCE
Sponsors and VIP ticket holders enjoy premium main-floor at tables configured for four, box seats or crown seats. Your experience includes wine service, and admission to the pre-concert cocktail reception. Sponsor ticket quantities vary by sponsorship level. Concert-only seating is available in the front mezzanine, back mezzanine, and balcony sections. Choose your sponsorship experience on the following page. Page 3
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Support an evening of legacy - or a full year of connections. 10TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTING PARTNER - $100,000 Exclusive Opportunity Receive presenting recognition across SAAACAM’s anniversary celebration from the January concert through the July Legacy Gala and culminating fall symposium.
January - October 2027
Anniversary title recognition & prominent logo placement at monthly anniversary events. 12 concert cabaret seats with VIP hospitality including wine service & the pre-concert reception. One premium July gala table. Eight fall symposium registrations. Private archive or Kress tour and anniversary impact report.
Gala hospitality and symposium arrangements will be finalized as those events are developed.
CONCERT SPONSORSHIP
CABARET SEATS
RECOGNITION
Presenting Sponsor - $25,000
12
Exclusive concert presenting credit; lead logo placement on concert materials and webpage; stage acknowledgement
Legacy in Concert Sponsor - $15,000
8
Prominent logo placement; reception signage; stage acknowledgment
Spotlight Sponsor - $10,000
4
Logo recognition on concert webpage and event signage; preferred cabaret placement
Reception Sponsor - $5,000
4
Shared recognition on pre-concert reception signage; concert webpage acknowledgment
Community Sponsor - $2,500
2
Name recognition on concert webpage and event signage
VIP HOSPITALITY INCLUDED AT EVERY CONCERT SPONSORSHIP LEVEL Included guests receive premium main-floor, box or crown seating. Guests also enjoy wine service and admission to the pre-concert cocktail reception. Tables are configured for four; two-seat sponsorships share a table.
Select your partnership on the following commitment page. Page 4
PARTNERSHIP COMMITMENT Thank you for helping SAAACAM preserve community stories, connect generations, and celebrate ten years of service. 1. SELECT YOUR PARTNERSHIP
☐ 10th Anniversary Presenting Partner — $100,000 Exclusive presenting recognition across the anniversary celebration, subject to availability. Concert Sponsorships ☐ Presenting Sponsor — $25,000 ☐ Legacy in Concert Sponsor — $15,000 ☐ Spotlight Sponsor — $10,000
☐ Reception Sponsor — $5,000 ☐ Community Sponsor — $2,500 ☐ Please contact me about a customized partnership.
2. PARTNER INFORMATION
Organization / Individual: ___________________________________________________________________ Name for public recognition: ________________________________________________________________ Contact name and title: _____________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Mailing address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City / State / ZIP: ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Total commitment: $____________________________________________ ☐ Payment enclosed ☐ Please send an invoice ☐ Please contact me to arrange electronic payment ☐ I would like to discuss a payment schedule Anticipated payment date: _______________________________________ 4. CONCERT HOSPITALITY
☐ We plan to use our included concert seats. ☐ We decline our included concert seats. ☐ Please contact us to confirm our seat needs. Guest names and hospitality details will be coordinated separately. 5. AUTHORIZATION
I am authorized to confirm the partnership selected above. Sponsorship benefits are described in this packet. Availability of exclusive opportunities, customized benefits, and any payment schedule will be confirmed in writing by SAAACAM. Signature: ____________________________________________________ Printed name / Title: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________ RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM OR PAY ELECTRONICALLY Deborah Omowale Jarmon | admin@saaacam.org | 210.724.3350 Please make checks payable to SAAACAM Mail to: 3737 Broadway, Suite 300, San Antonio TX 78209 Page 5
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Your partnership helps carry our community’s stories into the next decade.