2025 Classical Renaissance Gala
March 8, 2025 | Cincinnati Music Hall
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the second annual CLASSICAL Renaissance Gala! Your support made the evening unforgettable as we celebrated the mission of Cincinnati Classical Academy and looked ahead to an exciting future.
2025 Classical Renaissance Gala
The CLASSICAL community came together for a joyful evening of celebration of all things CLASSICAL at historic Music Hall. The evening featured CLASSICAL students, a quintet of CLASSICAL faculty performing classical music, Christopher Rufo as the keynote speaker, the making of new friendships and the renewal of olds ones, and a full room of CLASSICAL supporters. We thank everyone who made the Gala successful, with a special thanks to our Gala sponsors below. Our community is already looking forward to next year’s Gala. Torches up!
2025 Classical Renaissance Gala
The CLASSICAL community came together for a joyful evening of celebration of all things CLASSICAL at historic Music Hall. The evening featured CLASSICAL students, a quintet of CLASSICAL faculty performing classical music, Christopher Rufo as the keynote speaker, the making of new friendships and the renewal of olds ones, and a full room of CLASSICAL supporters. We thank everyone who made the Gala successful, with a special thanks to our Gala sponsors below. Our community is already looking forward to next year’s Gala. Torches up!

Special Thanks to Our 2025 Sponsors:
The Michelangelo
Bill and Caren Laverty
The Leonardo da Vinci
Ed and Ina Loftspring
Dan and Kellie Peters
Dr. G. James and Ruthann Sammarco
RuthAnn and Dave Smith

The Shakespeare
The Gleason Family
Ryan and Allison Millard
Sean and Christina Ormond
The Plavjian Family
Eric and Jessica Toy
Zack and Molly Pierson

The Galileo
John and Cindy Comodeca
The French Family
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart Lewis
Mark and Rachel Loughry
Ryan and Miriam Gibbs
Oasis Senior Advisors – Cincinnati
Jeff and Elaine Painter
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Alicia Sparks
Mr. and Mrs. David Stiltner
Bradford and Elizabeth Woodall
Mr. Jun Zheng and Mrs. Guixia Huang





Featured Keynote Speaker
Christopher F. Rufo
Christopher Rufo is a prominent voice in the national conversation on education, culture, and public policy. A Hillsdale Distinguished Fellow, a role recognizing exceptional contributions to advancing classical education and public discourse, and a contributing editor for City Journal, Mr. Rufo is the author of America’s Cultural Revolution. He has been a leading advocate for curriculum transparency and parental involvement in education, shaping legislation that ensures public schools disclose classroom materials so parents can engage meaningfully in their children’s education, particularly on sensitive topics such as race, gender, and ideology.
In addition to his policy work, Rufo has been instrumental in reforming higher education. Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the board of New College of Florida, he spearheaded transformative changes, introducing a classical liberal arts curriculum. With a focus on moral arguments, Rufo continues to challenge ideological biases in public institutions, offering a vision for education rooted in transparency, accountability, and enduring values.
Restoring Integrity to Public Education
Mr. Rufo will bring his unique perspective on how we can reshape the educational landscape, emphasizing the importance of curriculum transparency and a return to the foundational values of Western civilization. His keynote address will offer insights into how educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities, can be reoriented to better serve families and communities, ensuring that schools remain accountable to the values of the people they are meant to serve.

Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
The Michelangelo - $10,000
Includes two tables of eight seats ($2400 value) and six tickets to a private reception with Chris Rufo, logo on Gala webpage, and recognition at the Gala on our sponsorship board, and on our event PowerPoint
The Leonardo da Vinci - $5,000
Includes one table of eight seats ($1200 value) and four tickets to a private reception with Chris Rufo, logo on Gala webpage, and recognition at the Gala on our sponsorship board, and on our event PowerPoint
The Shakespeare - $2,500
Includes four tickets ($600 value) to the Gala and two tickets to a private reception with Chris Rufo. Logo on Gala webpage, and recognition at the Gala on our sponsorship board and on event PowerPoint
The Galileo - $1,000
Includes two tickets ($300 value) to the Gala. Logo on Gala webpage, and recognition at the Gala on our sponsorship board and on event PowerPoint

Event Details
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Address: 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati OH 45202 (Directions)
- Dress Code: Formal attire, Black-tie optional
Classical Renaissance Gala
Have Questions about the Gala?
Any questions about the Gala can be directed to: [email protected].