<p class="has-drop-cap">Fifty years of Japanese art, culture, and heritage deserve an extraordinary celebration. <strong>Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens</strong> marks its golden anniversary with an evening of jazz, art, and Japanese traditions beneath the Florida night sky.</p><p>The celebration honors the museum's enduring cultural relationship between Japan and the United States, with a live performance by internationally acclaimed pianist <strong>Keiko Matsui</strong>. A Champagne and sake reception and silent auction precede a lakeside dinner accompanied by <strong>Dr. Courtney Jones and his jazz quintet</strong>, while artist <strong>Kei Murakami</strong> creates a painting live.</p><p>The evening concludes with hundreds of illuminated lanterns floating across Morikami Lake to the rhythms of <strong>Fushu Daiko</strong> taiko drumming.</p><p>The museum will also present its <strong>George Morikami Cultural Arts Awards</strong>, recognizing <strong>Michael Sonnenreich</strong>, <strong>Gary Russell Libby</strong>, <strong>Jun Kaneko</strong>, and <strong>Chieko and James Mihori</strong> for their contributions to philanthropy, collecting, artistic achievement, and cultural heritage.</p><h3>VIP Tickets & Packages</h3><h4>Rising Sun — Presenting Sponsor</h4><ul><li><p>Premier lakeside table for ten</p></li><li><p>Premium Champagne and sake service</p></li><li><p>Gala reception, dinner, performances, and auction</p></li><li><p>Presenting sponsor recognition across event media</p></li><li><p>Full-page commemorative journal advertisement with premier placement</p></li><li><p>Founding membership in the Yamato Circle</p></li><li><p>Lifetime membership in the George Morikami Legacy Society</p></li></ul><h4>Golden Mountain — Premier Sponsor</h4><ul><li><p>Premier table for ten</p></li><li><p>Premium Champagne and sake service</p></li><li><p>Gala reception, dinner, performances, and auction</p></li><li><p>Premier sponsor recognition</p></li><li><p>Full-page commemorative journal advertisement</p></li><li><p>Founding membership in the Yamato Circle</p></li><li><p>Lifetime membership in the George Morikami Legacy Society</p></li></ul><h4>Silver Moon — Premium Sponsor</h4><ul><li><p>Premium table for ten</p></li><li><p>Premium Champagne and sake service</p></li><li><p>Gala reception, dinner, performances, and auction</p></li><li><p>Sponsor recognition and full-page journal advertisement</p></li><li><p>Founding membership in the Yamato Circle</p></li></ul><h4>Copper Pine — Gala Table</h4><ul><li><p>Reserved table for ten</p></li><li><p>Champagne and sake reception</p></li><li><p>Lakeside dinner and live performances</p></li><li><p>Silent auction</p></li><li><p>Sponsor recognition</p></li><li><p>Half-page commemorative journal advertisement</p></li><li><p>Founding membership in the Yamato Circle</p></li></ul><h4>Bronze Lantern — Patron Package</h4><ul><li><p>Four gala seats</p></li><li><p>Champagne and sake reception</p></li><li><p>Lakeside dinner and entertainment</p></li><li><p>Silent auction</p></li><li><p>Sponsor recognition and commemorative journal advertisement</p></li></ul><h4>Shining Star — Patron Package</h4><ul><li><p>Two gala seats</p></li><li><p>Champagne and sake reception</p></li><li><p>Lakeside dinner and entertainment</p></li><li><p>Silent auction</p></li><li><p>Sponsor recognition and commemorative journal advertisement</p></li></ul><h4>Falling Water — Patron Invitation</h4><ul><li><p>One gala seat</p></li><li><p>Champagne and sake reception</p></li><li><p>Lakeside dinner and entertainment</p></li><li><p>Silent auction</p></li><li><p>Sponsor recognition and commemorative journal advertisement</p></li></ul><p></p>
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