Fall Fête 2026
Monday October 5, 2026 at 6 PM
Tickets Begin at $250
Join Baryshnikov Arts Center in honoring acclaimed actress, author, and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini, featuring a special performance by musician and multimedia artist Laurie Anderson. Proceeds from the evening support BAC’s mission to provide artists with the space, time, and resources to take creative risks, develop new ideas, and create ambitious work.
ANNOUNCING BARYSHNIKOV ARTS CENTER’S FALL FÊTE SILENT AUCTION
WEEKEND AT ISABELLA ROSSELLINI’S MAMA FARM
2-Night Stay for Six Individuals
Enjoy a two-night stay for six, exploring the farm and surrounding conserved woodlands, meeting the animals, savoring farm-fresh foods, and relaxing amid the Rossellini family’s personal furniture and art.
Donated by Isabella Rossellini.
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BARYSHNIKOV AT CARNEGIE HALL
Rostropovich Centenary Gala
Invited Rehearsal, Performance & Reception, and Dinner for Two at Russian Samovar
Go behind the scenes at Carnegie Hall with Mikhail Baryshnikov as he rehearses his role as narrator of Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra for the Rostropovich Centenary Gala. This experience for two includes access to an invited rehearsal, tickets to the star-studded gala performance and post-event reception with the artists, and a $250 gift certificate for dinner at the iconic Russian Samovar.
Donated by Mikhail Baryshnikov & Russian Samovar.
A SEASON OF BALLET
Experience the best of New York dance throughout the the 2026–2027 seasons with premium seats to performances by some of the world’s most celebrated companies, including two tickets to the American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Paris Opera Ballet, and the Joyce Theater Ballet Festival.
Donated by American Ballet Theatre, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, New York City Center, and the Joyce Theater.
For additional details, contact gala@baryshnikovarts.org or call 646.731.3221.
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CHAIR
Anton LeRoy
FALL FÊTE COMMITTEE
Mikhail Baryshnikov & Lisa Rinehart
Jamie Bishton
Carlo Di Dio
Slavka B. Glaser
Rebecca Goldring
Dave & Rita Hattem
Jarrett & Maritess Lilien
Catherine & Bill Miller
Shelley Washington
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The success of the Fall Fête is due to the generosity of our committed community. Thank you to all who made this evening possible.
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LEADERS
Sarah Arison
Chris & Anne Flowers
LeRoy Family
BENEFACTORS
Jody & John Arnhold
Mikhail Baryshnikov & Lisa Rinehart
Slavka B. Glaser
Jarrett & Maritess Lilien
Catherine & Bill Miller
Frank & Haydeé Rainieri
Shelley Washington
HOSTS
Jamie Bishton & Christian Kraus
Rebecca Goldring
The Goldring Family Foundation
Dave & Rita Hattem
Isabella Rossellini
Christina Sterner & David Poses
John Yonover
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Carol Baxter & Loren Plotkin
Anya & Peter Cole
Frank Cordasco
Carlo Di Dio
Jill Kearney & Cora Cahan
Mark Morris
Bob Pietrzak & Nancy Fuchs
Howard Sacks & Vesna Todorovic Sacks
Michael Tersigni & David Palachek
SUPPORTERS
Douglas Baxter
Neena Beber & Mark Turkel
Leo Biagini
Katie Ichtertz Cordova
Emme Deland
Allen Greenberg
Kate Hampton
Brian Hastings
Zuzana Justman
Joshua Krawitz
John & Vanessa Lukas
Kristy Melita
Justyn Millamena
Marty Nealon
Marylin Ornati
Steven Pesner
Stephen Petronio
Jerome Robbins Foundation
Catherine Samuel
Aiden James Yeardin
Listings as of September 8, 2026