Save the Date, Big Night March 5, 2011

Big Night is the JCC's annual celebration and fundraising event. Held the first Saturday in March, Big Night has become one of the most popular events on the social calendar. Big Night plays a huge role in raising funds to support critical needs at the JCC while providing supporters with recognition and the opportunity to be part of an important community event.

2010 Big Night: Party with the Presidents

The JCC's fourth annual Big Night was held Saturday, March 6, 2010. The event was attended by 900 guests and generated $300,000 in gross proceeds.

Honorees: JCC Board Presidents of the past 50 years

The Capitol Steps: Sponsored by the Hyman Family Foundation

Presenting Sponsor: PNC Bank

Premier Sponsor: Highmark/SilverSneakers® Fitness Program

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2009 Big Night: Showtime at the JCC

Cabaret shows headed by mother and daughter funny ladies from Pittsburgh, Esther and Mixine Lapiduss, were a huge hit at the JCC's third annual Big Night. Celebrating the JCC's glorious performing arts history, Big Night was attended by more than 700 guests. Funds raised benefited the JCC's financial support fund, which provides scholarships and financial assistance vital to many members of our community.

Honoree: Richard E. Rauh

Presenting Sponsor: National City, now a part of PNC Bank

Premier Sponsor: Highmark/SilverSneakers® Fitness Program

Lead Sponsor: UPMC Health Plan

2008 EKC's Big Night

EKC's Big Night, the JCC's second annual fundraiser, was attended by more than 600 guests and netted over $100,000, a portion of which supported camp scholarships for families in need.

Honorary Chairs: Claire and Vern Reingold

Presenting Sponsor: National City

Lead Sponsors: Highmark/SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, Evan and Tracy Segal, Walnut Capital & Oxford Development Co. and its subsidiary Central Property Services

2007 Big Night: March Madness at the JCC

The JCC inaugurated Big Night as an annual fundraising event. More than 600 people attended Big Night, with funds raised benefiting JCC youth programs and the scholarship fund. The fun-filled evening for adults featured a silent auction and entertainment by the popular Gary Racan and the Studio E Band. Amusements included interactive games and big screen televisions broadcasting basketball games, and food by Common Plea.

Honorary Chair: Judy O’Connor

Presenting Sponsor: National City

Lead Sponsors: Highmark/SilverSneakers® & Walnut Capital