Big Night Archive

What’s it all about?
Big Night raises a large portion of the JCC’s Annual Fund for scholarships and to support critical programming such as child and after-school care and special needs and older adults programs. Corporate and individual sponsorships for Big Night, as well as the goodwill produced by the event, are vital to year-round support.

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Peace, Love & the IKCs
March 5, 2011
Attire: Groovy Garb
Rusted Root Jam Band Concert @ 10 pm
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Big Night 2011 Photo Gallery

The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh presents its fifth annual Big Night: Peace, Love & the IKCs, at the Irene Kaufmann Building in Squirrel Hill. Peace, Love & the IKCs fondly recalls the outta sight times of the IKCs (nickname for the Irene Kaufmann Center, the predecessor to the JCC) from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.

This shindig will be the grooviest scene ever, with a DJ spinning tunes, far out food, mellow coffee house, and a silent auction. Music lovers can get down at a late-night Woodstock-style benefit concert by Pittsburgh jam band, Rusted Root.

Presenting Sponsor PNC Bank

Premier Sponsor Highmark / SilverSneakers® Fitness Program

Lead Sponsor UPMC Health Plan

Honoree John M. Wolf, Sr.

Honorary Chairs Lee Wolf and Family

Dr. Wendy Wolf and Mr. Jack Behrle • Tina Greenberg and General William Greenberg
Kay and Bill Gurtin • Amy and Greg Winokur • Nancy and Jim Wolf • Martha and John Wolf, Jr.
Adam Axler • Amy Wolf and Bennett Baumer • Dr. Keiko Greenberg and Anthony Greenberg
Elizabeth Greenberg • Grant Gurtin • Liza Gurtin • Kit and Pedro Herrera
Dr. Elizabeth Wolf and Dr. Jon Silverman • Katie Winokur • Dan Wolf • David Wolf

Chairs Ina and Larry Gumberg • Cheryl Gerson and Bruce Americus

Henne Jewelers Raffle

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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

Watch "Party with the Presidents"

Watch "In Their Own Words" JCC Past Presidents Video

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2009 Big Night: Showtime @ the JCC

Cabaret shows headed by mother and daughter funny ladies from Pittsburgh, Esther and Maxine 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

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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

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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.