Ordway Gala 2026

The Ordway invites you to mark your calendars and join us May 16 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre for our annual fundraising event. Inspired by our Flint Hills Family Festival, this year’s Gala theme reflects the magic and wonder of the circus.

The Ordway Gala: Cirque du Soirée is set to be a spectacular evening featuring musical numbers from the upcoming Broadway season, circus-inspired performers, gourmet cuisine, custom cocktails, and cartwheels of fun!

The Gala raises critical funds that help the Ordway produce dynamic and joyful theater, concerts, and arts learning initiatives that serve and reflect our community. Your participation also benefits the Arts Partnership and strengthens our collective ability to care for the Ordway venue and bring people together through compelling performances.

2026 Honorary Chairs

Patrick Garay-Heelan and Erin Jerabek Heelan

Patrick Garay-Heelan and Erin Jerabek Heelan are proud Saint Paul residents, community leaders, and enthusiastic supporters of the Ordway. Together, they embody extraordinary service and a deep commitment to the arts.

Patrick brings nearly two decades of experience in wealth advisory and investment management at 1834, following roles at Bremer Bank, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. He previously served as Board Chair of the Ordway and currently serves on the Ordway’s President’s Advisory Council, as well as on the board of Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Erin is Co-Founder of Platform CRE, a B Corp–certified commercial real estate brokerage in Saint Paul focused on helping small businesses and nonprofits put down roots and build community wealth. She also serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Urban Studies, sits on the boards of Forecast Public Art and The Reading Center, and previously served on the Ordway’s Gala Committee.

When they’re not at the Ordway, they enjoy traveling, playing pickleball, and cheering on their two kids from the sidelines at the baseball diamonds and lacrosse fields.