URMC / Golisano Children's Hospital / Ways to Give / Attend an Event / Hospital Gala / Event Details Event Details 32nd Annual Gala Gala Details Saturday October 19, 2019 Floreano Riverside Convention Center Black-tie preferred Complimentary Self-park in the South Avenue Parking Garage or valet at the Main Street entrance to the Convention Center, 123 East Main Street Presenting Sponsor The presenting sponsor of the 2019 Gala is The Cabot Group. Company owner Mike Smith has been a member of the children’s hospital Board of Directors for eight years, and his company has been the presenting sponsor of the Gala since 2008. Entertainment This year’s entertainment will feature Nashville’s dance band "The Downtown Band" along with a special guest appearance by Rochester native, Daniel Emmet, 2018 America's Got Talent Finalist. Schedule of Events 6:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. - Cocktail reception and silent auction 7:40 p.m. - Silent Auction closes 7:50 .p.m. - Welcome remarks; dinner and special performance by Daniel Emmet, 2018 America’s Got Talent Finalist and Rochester native 8:40 p.m - Fund-in-Need 9:00 p.m. - Live auction 9:30 p.m. - After party and entertainment by The Downtown Band View the silent and live auction items. More Information For more information, please contact Betsy Findlay at 585-273-5948 or bfindlay@admin.rochester.edu. 2019 Children's Hospital Gala - Photo Gallery