JAZZ BRUNCH
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Sammons Center's historic facility at our 2nd Annual Artfully, Sammons Jazz Brunch, featuring award-winning flutist Daniel Pardo.
We anticipate 130 guests at this mission-centered fundraiser, which will offer guided tours, introductions to some of our Resident Groups, and an afternoon of world-class jazz.
Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center to celebrate art and culture, collaborative partnerships, and the crucial work of the Sammons Center, supported by our generous community of donors and patrons.
Proceeds from this year's Jazz Brunch will support the Sammons Center's Annual Fund, focusing on our ongoing Artfully, Forward campaign to raise $1M to support four key areas of the organization, including:
- Enable capital improvements
- Support the Olimpio-Sammons Scholarship Fund at UNT, which provides a year's tuition for a student working toward a post-graduate degree in jazz annually
- Sustain artist wages for Sammons Center performers now and in the future
- Provide general support, which enables the continued growth of the Sammons Center and its vital programs and services
Our staff, board of directors, and volunteers hope you will support our efforts by participating as an event underwriting sponsor, a volunteer, or a guest.
All sponsorship opportunities include optional recognition benefits, such as digital and print marketing, reserved table & buffet brunch for at least two guests VIP gift bags for table and guests, and complimentary valet parking.
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Artfully, Sammons Jazz Brunch or have questions about the event? Contact Claire Mock at (214) 520-7788 or email claire@sammonsartcenter.org.
Can't make the event but still want to support the Sammons Center? You can help "Grow the Arts" by making a tax-deductible gift to the Sammons Center's Annual Fund.
About Daniel Pardo
Daniel's vibrant programming of classical music mixed with Latin Jazz and World Music engages audiences of all ages! Daniel Pardo, a Colombian/American flutist and former US Military musician, resides in Houston, TX, where he is Associate Professor of Flute and Int. Department Head of Music and Theatre at Prairie View A&M University. An award winning musician for his arrangement of world music with jazzy harmonies, Daniel is in demand as a presenter/performer in festivals, universities, conferences, and concert series in the US and abroad. His programs include 'The Flute Around the World', 'From Mozart to Corea', and 'Classical Boleros' in a combination of formats from flute and guitar, to flute and rhythm section with strings. His 2024 album Ese Momento—a re-imagining of Latin American boleros—earned two Gold Medals from the Global Music Awards and the Absolute First Prize and Innovation Award at the Beethoven International Competition UK.
Daniel has been featured at the National Flute Association Gala concerts on multiple occasions and serves as Program Chair for the 2026 NFA convention in Portland, OR. Daniel is a member of the Texas Commission on the Arts Texas Touring Roster, and a Yamaha Performing Artist & Clinician.
Raffle
Add excitement to your Artfully, Sammons Jazz Brunch experience by entering our exclusive raffle! Each ticket is just $25 for a chance to win one of these unforgettable prizes:
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Sammons Center Membership + Sammons Jazz Concert Package
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
- Exclusive opportunity to introduce the Daniel Pardo Trio during the main event
- Exclusive meet & greet opportunity with Daniel Pardo for table host and guests after the event concludes
- Exclusive logo/name recognition as the Presenting Sponsor on all digital and print marketing, including mailed invitations, event webpage, and program
- One (1) reserved tables with buffet brunch for up to eight (8) guests
- Eight (8) complimentary raffle tickets
- VIP gift bag for table host and guests
- Complimentary valet parking
PLATINUM SPONSOR(S)
- Special recognition as one of the Beverage (Sold), Pre-Event Entertainment (Sold), Valet (Sold), VIP Gift Bag (Sold), Print, and Raffle Prize Sponsors
- One (1) reserved table with buffet brunch for up to eight (8) guests
- Eight (8) complimentary raffle tickets
- VIP gift bag for table host and guests
- Complimentary valet parking
GOLD SPONSOR(S)
- Logo/name recognition as Gold sponsor on event signage and in printed program
- One (1) reserved table with buffet brunch for up to six (6) guests
- Six (6) complimentary raffle tickets
- VIP gift bag for table host and guests
- Complimentary valet parking
SILVER SPONSOR(S)
- Logo/name recognition as Silver Sponsor on event signage and in printed program
- One (1) reserved table with buffet brunch for up to four (4) guests
- Four (4) complimentary raffle tickets
- VIP gift bag for table host and guests
- Complimentary valet parking
BRONZE SPONSOR(S)
- Logo/name recognition as Bronze Sponsor on event signage and in printed program
- One (1) reserved table with buffet brunch for up to two (2) guests
- Two (2) complimentary raffle tickets
- VIP gift bag for table host and guest
- Complimentary valet parking
INDIVIDUAL TICKET
- Entry to event
- Brunch buffet
- Complimentary valet parking