NYE BLACK-TIE GALA FEATURING STELLA COLE

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples debuts the NYE Black-Tie Gala on December 31, 2024. Celebrate the new year with a five-course champagne dinner and dancing, with music performed by international singing sensation Stella Cole.

Fresh off the release of her debut album of American songbook favorites, Cole’s tour venues include Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, as well as concert halls across France, Italy, and Australia. Raise a toast to 2024 and ring in the new year with an unforgettable Ritz-Carlton gala.

The evening begins with a 'Meet the Artist' cocktail reception, followed by a five-course champagne dinner presented by Executive Chef Satish Yerramilli, with suggested wine and sparkling wine pairings by our resort sommelier, as well as select beers and non-alcoholic beverages. International jazz sensation Stella Cole will take the stage for a lively intermezzo and again following desserts. The evening concludes with a traditional New Year's countdown toasting a farewell to 2024 and an auspicious start to 2025.

• 'Meet the Artist' Reception with passed wines
• Five-Course Dinner paired with wines and champagne, presented by Executive Chef Satish Yerramilli
• Paired wines, passed champagne, select beers, and non-alcoholic beverages included
• Additional premium spirits and bar selections are available for purchase
• Two-hour musical performance by Stella Cole and trio
• Champagne NYE Countdown
• Parting gift including one autographed copy of Ms. Cole's debut album, 'Stella Cole', per party
• Valet Parking Included

PREMIERE SEATING $650/person

Reserved seating per your selection is in the front row of tables. This seating level also includes a caviar pairing course from our Executive Chef. All taxes, gratuity, Eventbrite ticket fees, and event valet parking are included.

RESERVED SEATING $525/person

Reserved seating per your selection. Ticket options include both full table (ex: all four seats at a table) or shared table seating (ex: two seats at a table of six). All taxes, gratuity, Eventbrite ticket fees, and event valet parking are included.

LARGE TABLE RESERVATIONS from $500/person

A limited number of large tables are available for guests who wish to purchase an entire table. All taxes, gratuity, Eventbrite ticket fees, and event valet parking are included.

A limited number of NYE Gala Packages are available, including Coastal View Guestrooms for 12/31/2024 at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and two reserved seating tickets for the evening's event. Use RATE CODE "HOL" at www.RitzCarlton.com/Naples.

Room packages include two reserved seating tickets with table locations assigned by the resort; if you purchase a room package, you need not purchase tickets on this listing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please provide allergy information for all guests. Our culinary team may contact you directly to confirm allergies. Please note that consuming raw and/or undercooked foods of animal origin may pose a risk to your health.

SUGGESTED ATTIRE:

Elegant, formal attire is suggested for an evening of celebration, including dinner and dancing.

CANCELLATION / REFUNDS:
A full refund will be extended for cancellations requested at least seven (7) days before the event. Cancellations requested less than seven (7) days before the event will be refunded fifty percent (50%). All 'no shows' will be charged in full (e.g. no refund).

Beginning with an impromptu a cappella clip of “Over the Rainbow,” Stella Cole has become a global viral sensation for simply doing what she has been passionate about her whole life - singing songs from the Great American Songbook. With a combined social media following of over two million, Stella has caught the attention of superstars David Foster, James Taylor, Michael Buble, John Mayer and Meghan Trainor.

True to her eclectic tastes, Stella Cole features both very familiar and delightfully obscure Songbook tunes including “Over the Rainbow,” “(Love Is) The Tender Trap,” the Judy Garland classic “The Boy Next Door,” the Streisand-inspired “When the Sun Comes Out,” “Detour Ahead” and “Moon River,” the iconic Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer tune she has chosen as the album’s lead single.

“We picked ‘Moon River’ because it’s a very important song for me,” Stella says. “When I started posting on social media, the first well-known musician to notice me was James Taylor, reposting a video of me singing ‘Moon River’. That was a big moment!” Stella also cites the song as symbolic of her goal for the entire album. “What I’ve been trying to do with this music is comfort people. To me, ‘Moon River’ always feels like a deep breath; hopeful, calming and nostalgic. There’s so much negativity and chaos in the world and I want people to stop, listen and feel they can breathe again.”

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