NKU Athletics 'A Night with the Norse' tickets, sponsorships available; gala to be held Oct. 21 - NKyTribune

Northern Kentucky University announces that single ticket purchases are now available for its A Night with the Norse gala, held in support of NKU’s student-athletes.

In addition, information for five of the live auction items, as well as corporate sponsorship opportunities for the event, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Great American Ball Park Champions Club, is now available. 

Individuals seating is limited and will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis with purchases available through the registration page.

 The A Night with the Norse gala features live and silent auctions that accompany keynote addresses, live music and a reception where attendees can mingle with NKU student-athletes and coaches, as well as former Norse and current Chicago White Sox pitcher Nate Jones.

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Guests will have the opportunity to bid live on a Diamond Date Night Package provided by Paolo, A Modern Jeweler, NCAA Men’s Final Four Tickets, Bahamas Destination Vacation Package, Brewing with Braxton and Bourbon Trail Event and more to come.

Please visit the auction website for more information on the live auction items or to start bidding on items available in the silent auction.   Reservations for corporate sponsors, corporate tables or to purchase single tickets are currently being accepted by contacting Jeff Baldwin (baldwinj5@nku.edu; 859-572-6632).
 
The gala benefits the Go Norse Fund, which supports NKU’s student-athletes by directly addressing NKU’s strategic priorities, including student-athlete well-being, academic achievement, competitive excellence, facility enhancement, and resource development & fiscal management.
 The inaugural 2016 event sold out. Additional information can be found on the A Night with the Norse website.

Live Auction Items

· The Diamond Date Night Package Provided by Paolo, A Modern Jeweler: Enjoy a night out with your significant other at Paolo’s! You’ll receive a beautiful yellow diamond necklace, a romantic one night stay at 21c with complimentary Tesla car service, wine and chocolates at Paolo’s and a $500 jewelry makeover certificate! Paolo will also clean, repair, and appraise your favorite jewelry pieces.

· NCAA Men’s Final Four Tickets: Two (2) tickets to the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four in San Antonio. Includes hotel.

· Bahamas Destination Vacation Package: One week getaway (includes two-bedroom house to stay, two (2) days fishing (Reef, Deep Sea, Bone fish), one (1) day Island Hopping (Treasure Key, HopeTown). Not available in the month of January.

· Brewing with Braxton: Spend a day with the brewer and “brew your own craft beer” with Braxton Brewery. Once brewed, a date will be set to tap the keg as you host a group of your friends for the “keg tapping party” at Braxton Labs in Newport.

· Bourbon Trail Event: Travel with 12 of your friends for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at two of Kentucky Bourbon’s most popular destinations. With VIP transportation included for your group to and from for the day, travel to two of Kentucky’s most historic distilleries and experience them like a true VIP. Your evening will conclude with a dinner at one of Esquire magazine’s “Best New Restaurants,” Proof on Main in downtown Louisville’s acclaimed 21c Museum Hotel.

Sponsorship Opportunities