You are invited

An unforgettable
evening awaits

Join us for the 2026 St. Sava Academy Black Tie Gala —
an evening of elegance in support of the next generation.

Friday, November 13, 2026  ·  The Peninsula Chicago  ·  Black Tie
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The invitation

Where elegance meets purpose

Every November, our community gathers to celebrate everything St. Sava Academy stands for — tradition, education, and the families who make it possible. The Annual Black Tie Gala is more than an evening of elegance: it is the engine that secures the future of our school, brick by brick.

The details

Everything you need to know

Date
Friday
November 13
2026
Venue
The Peninsula
Chicago
108 E Superior St
Attire
Black Tie
Elegant evening wear
Tickets & Sponsorship

Reserve your place

An elevated dining experience — a fresh seasonal salad, a gourmet entrée, a decadent dessert, and complimentary beverages throughout the evening.

Standard
$525
per person
From June 10, 2026
$20,000
Platinum Sponsor
  • Commemorative plaque in the new school building
  • Premium priority seating
  • Ten seats with honorable mention
  • Featured on website, social media & sponsor list
$15,000
Gold Sponsor
  • Priority seating
  • Ten seats with honorable mention
  • Recognition on the sponsor list
$10,000
Silver Sponsor
  • Ten seats with honorable mention
  • Recognition on the sponsor list
With gratitude

2026 sponsors & partners

Balkan BakerySupporter
M EventsSupporter
Your generosity

Build the future brick by brick

Every contribution — from a gala ticket to a sponsor commitment to a one-time gift — goes toward the repayment of the loan that made our new school building possible. The academy now has a home of its own. The community is the reason.

November awaits

Be in the room

Whether you join us at The Peninsula in November or contribute from afar, you become part of the story we are writing for the next generation of St. Sava students.