Unleash the Disco

NiSHA’s 2026 Summer Gala, is shining a spotlight on the animals of Nantucket. Help us celebrate community, compassion, and bright futures—on and off the dance floor. 

$65,000 raised of $1,000,000 goal
6 % Complete
EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Fri, July 31, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
LOCATION

Bartlett's Farm - Under the Tent!
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554


GET READY TO GROOVE!
 

Friday, July 31, at 6:00 PM

Under the Tent at Bartlett’s Farm
 

 

Hosted by Co-Chairs Sara Finn, Jessica Newman and Arienne Rubenstein, the evening will feature festive fare, creative cocktails, and unforgettable moments with some very special furry friends. Dance the night away to the irresistible sounds of the nation’s #1 Earth, Wind & Fire tribute bandLet's Groove Tonight and cheer on our four-legged stars as they compete to be the crowd favorite.

 

 

Help us raise critical funds for animals in need. This single event provides
more than half of the annual support needed to power NiSHA’s lifesaving programs.

 

 

2026 Host Committee:

John Curran, Carolyn Everson, Leslie Grenier, Deb Halber, Spencer Heidt, Cynthia Henshall, Linda Holliday, Wendy Hubbell, Mimi Huber, Sarah Johnson, Laurie Jobe, Kristen Klabin, Kirby Lunger, Kara MacArthur, Carla McDonald, Holly Maisto, Julie Marcus, Erica Nahmad, Jessica Gifford Nigrelli, Renee Portnoy, Christine Swistro, Grace Traber, Morgan Winn, Lisa Wroe

 

The mission of Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals, NiSHA, is to rescue and care for animals in need and to advance animal wellbeing through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

 

First time to our gala? Get a sense of what you can expect from last year's highlight reel!

The Great Catsby

$65,000 raised of $1,000,000 goal
6 % Complete
EVENT TIME iCal - Outlook - Google

Fri, July 31, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
LOCATION

Bartlett's Farm - Under the Tent!
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554

Business Sponsorships and Benefactors


$100,000 Disco Ball

For Businesses and Individuals

Business Sponsorship:
Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are 2 reserved private tables for 8 with dedicated waitstaff (for a total of 16 seats), business logo on full screen with premium placement at the event, full-page color ad in the digital and physical program book (digital with link to your website), and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Benefactor: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are 2 reserved private tables for 8 with dedicated waitstaff (for a total of 16 seats), color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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$50,000 Shining Star

For Businesses and Individuals

Business Sponsor: Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are 2 reserved private tables for a total of 12 seats, business logo on full screen with premium placement at the event, full-page color ad in the digital and physical program book (digital with link to your website), and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Benefactor: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are 2 reserved private tables for a total of 12 seats, color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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$25,000 Spotlight

For Businesses and Individuals

Businesses: Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are a reserved table for 10, business logo on full screen at the event, business logo on full screen with premium placement at the event, full-page color ad in the digital and physical program book (digital with link to your website), and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Individuals: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are a reserved table for 10, color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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$20,000 Platinum Record

For Businesses and Individuals

Businesses: Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are a reserved table for 8, business logo on shared screen at the event, 1/2 page color ad in the Event Program, and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Individuals: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are a reserved table for 8, a photo of your pet(s) on event screens. a color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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$10,000 Gold Record

For Businesses and Individuals

Businesses: Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are a private reserved table for 6, business logo on shared screen at the event, half-page color ad in the digital and physical program book (digital with link to your website), and uch more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Individuals: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are a private reserved table for 6, photo of your pet(s) on event screens, a half page color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book, and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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$5,000 Groove

For Businesses and Individuals

Businesses: Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are 4 reserved seats at a table, business logo on shared screen at the event, a half-page color ad in the digital and physical program book (digital with link to your website), and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Individuals: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are 4 reserved seats at a table, a photo of your pet(s) on event screens, a half page color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book, and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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$2,500 Rhythm

For Businesses and Individuals

Businesses: Among the benefits of this level of support for businesses are 2 reserved seats at a table, business logo on shared screen at the event, a half-page color ad in the digital and physical program book(digital with link to your website), and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

Individuals: Among the benefits of this level of support for individuals are 2 reserved seats at a table, a photo of your pet(s) on event screens, a half page color photo of your pet(s) in the digital and physical program book, and much more! See our website for a full list of benefits HERE.

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Organizer


Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals Jessica Castineiras PO Box 2844, Nantucket MA 02584 jessica@nishanimals.org 508-825-2287, ext. 3 http://www.nishanimals.org
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