Unidentified "Big Name" Artist to Perform at Stockton Gala

A "big name" artist - who has yet to be identified-  and the band "Don't Call Me Francis" will perform at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey's 33rd annual Scholarship Benefit Gala Saturday night, April 27 at the Revel, college officials announced this week.

The Revel will provide the "big name" entertainer, whose identity won't be revealed until the night of the gala, according to college officials. The Stockton Faculty Band will play during the cocktail hour and dinner, according to college representatives.

“Over the past 10 years, the Gala has raised more than $5 million for scholarships, benefiting hundreds of students during that time,” Executive Director of the College Foundation of Stockton College Dr. Philip Ellmore said. “The need for student scholarships has never been greater, and the Gala provides a wonderful way for Stockton’s alumni and friends to make a difference in the lives of our students. Please join us for what promises to be a great evening.”

Revel Senior Vice President of Operations Dirk Schavemaker is the Gala's honorary chairman. Co-chairs are John Schultz and Gary Hill, co-founders of the Schultz-Hill Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting southern New Jersey arts, history and education.

Lisa Johnson Communications President Lisa Johnson chairs the auction.

Tickets are $225 per person for the event, which includes a cocktail reception, a silent auction and dinner, followed by entertainment and dancing.

Top sponsors to date for the event include Avalon Carpet, Tile and Flooring, IBEW Local 351, The Press of Atlantic City, Revel Entertainment, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Chartwells, Follett Higher Education Group, Horizon Eye Care, NBC 40, Dr. Jo Frances Stow, Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), Azeez Foundation, Caesars Entertainment, Cape Resorts Group, Ciccone, Gotthold & Koseff CPAs, Tony and Fran Coppola, Just Four Wheels, H. Paxson & Michelle Keates, Kramer Beverage Company, Liberty Mutual, Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc., Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association, Nelbud Services Group, Inc., Dean and Zoe Pappas, Pennoni Associates, Inc., Pepsi Beverage Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Quantum Capital Management, L.L.C, South Jersey Industries, Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, Tropicana Casino and Resort, Trump Entertainment Resorts, U.A. Local Union 322 and the Yoh Foundation.

The Foundation is seeking additional sponsorships and donations to the silent auction. To donate or become a sponsor, visit www.stockton.edu/gala.

For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit www.stockton.edu/gala or call Dawn Hans at 609-652-4830.