Kent School to Host Denim and Diamonds

Mar 24, 2025 | News | 0 comments

Kent School looks forward to hosting our annual auction Denim and Diamonds Saturday, April 5 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 pm. Denim and Diamonds will take place at Kent School’s riverside campus in the M.V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium.

General admission will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the start of the silent auction when cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $75.00. Reserved tables for four, eight or ten people may also be purchased. All ticket prices include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and dinner buffet. Tickets may be purchased through the Kent School website at www.kentschool.org/giving/.

Entertainment will be provided by Sean Reilly and the Sounds of Sinatra. Reilly, a Sinatra style crooner will perform two musical sets leading up to the Live Auction. Dancing will follow the Auction.

In addition to Reilly’s performance, the Kent School auction will offer a variety of wonderful auction items including gift certificates, vacation opportunities, event tickets and more. Denim and Diamonds will also feature a Bourbon Tasting and a Diamond Bar where a select group of jewelry will be highlighted in the Silent Auction. If you are interested in contributing an item or experience to Kent School’s auction please contact Victoria Corcoran Director of Development and Alumni Relations at [email protected].

Nancy Mugele, Head of Kent School said, “Our Annual Auction is always worth all of the hard work by our employees and volunteers. When the doors open and we welcome parents, grandparents, alumni and friends from the community the energy is so positive. I am forever grateful that we come together in support of Kent School. Denim and Diamonds promises to be a great night. Join us!”

The Kent School community is also grateful to our corporate sponsors whose support helps underwrite the significant costs associated with the event. Our lead sponsors include Rasin, Wootton and Hurd at the Platinum level, Gold Level Sponsors, David A. Bramble, Inc, The Peoples Bank and Fleetwood Insurance Group and Silver Sponsor Callahan’s Gas, Inc.

You can find more information about this year’s event, see pictures of auction items, purchase tickets and view our complete list of sponsorship opportunities by visiting here. Please note that advance ticket purchase is preferred.  If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Corcoran, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, at 410-778-4100, [email protected].

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