BIG NIGHT 2026
Friday, November 13
The best parties start with a mysterious invitation!
Disappear undercover and step into the case for community impact.
With Event Co-Chairs:
Bill Bowen, Head of Sales - Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods
Leslie Leonard - SVP, GMM - Beauty and Personal Care at Walmart
This dark and dreamy evening will deliver a decadent meal prepared by Chef Thomas Wenrich and Catering Concepts, a beckoning dance floor with live music, craft cocktails by Woodford and mysterious interludes and clues to help close the case by the end of the night!
Evening Overview
5:15 PM | Sponsor Reception
An intimate pre-event reception for invited sponsors.
6:00 PM | Doors open
Cocktails, mingling + Big Night experiences
6:30 PM | Dinner + Program
Celebrate the impact of Jones Center and what’s ahead.
7:30 PM | Live Auction
8:00 PM | Entertainment + Dancing
Individual tickets: $140
Reserved table for eight: $2,000
An individual ticket includes a tax deductible amount of $80; a table for eight includes a tax deductible amount of $1,520.
Big Night supports the Access for Everyone program, providing local adults, children and families with free and low-cost access to Jones Center.
Need a clue for what to wear? Check out our guide below and decide what role you will play in solving this case for community!
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Click below to watch our Big Night 2025 event video!