Starry Night Out Gala 2026

✨🌙 Starry Night Out Gala: Le Rendez Vous 🌙✨
From the City of Light to the City of Soul

We are delighted to invite you to one of the most anticipated evenings of the year as we celebrate 25 years of Waldorf Education in New Orleans at the Waldorf School of New Orleans Starry Night Out Gala!

🗓️ An evening of glamour, joy, and giving back awaits.

6:00 PM | VIP Patron Party
VIP guests will enjoy specialty cocktails, early access to our curated silent auction, and Parisian-inspired experiences.

The VIP Program features an intimate conversation on Innovation in Education and Business in New Orleans, moderated by Andrew Grafe (WSNO board member, parent, and host on WWOZ).

✨ Special Guests:
• Walter Isaacson – Tulane professor, bestselling biographer, former CEO of the Aspen Institute, and recipient of the 2023 National Humanities Medal
• Rebecca Nelson – WSNO middle school teacher and Co-Director at Sunbridge Institute, leading Waldorf educator training nationwide

7:00 PM | Gala Opens
Sip and savor dinner-by-the-bite, bid in our live auction, and dance the night away to the electrifying sounds of Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Their boisterous blend of funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop promises a high-energy, joy-filled celebration on the dance floor!

🌟 Why We Gather
Starry Night Out brings together more than 200 parents, educators, arts supporters, and community leaders. This magical evening is also a vital source of funding for our school.

Proceeds directly support:
• Tuition assistance for families
• Teacher training and professional development
• Facilities improvements across both campuses

As the only Waldorf school in Louisiana, WSNO is part of a global movement of more than 1,000 schools dedicated to educating the whole child—head, heart, and hands. Since 2000, our community has flourished across two campuses, nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

🎟 Ticket Information
Tickets are available now!
Cash, check, or VENMO @waldorfnola accepted.
Please deliver cash or checks to the front office at either campus.
(WSNO teachers and staff receive a complimentary ticket.)

Join us for a night under the stars filled with celebration, connection, and purpose. ✨

Purchase Tickets

Contact WSNO Development Director, Avonda Commodore at development@waldorfnola.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.