Join us for our brand-new Academy event
A weekend-long Academy celebration
This spring, we are combining two important traditions at The Academy into one extraordinary weekend for our entire community. Join us for a weekend-long Academy celebration featuring our students, staff, and supporters, who continue to make a transformative impact on our school – for over four generations.
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Check out the newest Academy video, Legacy, which premiered at Encore.
Night One: An All-School Showcase
Friday, April 19
The Showcase | 7:00 p.m.
The Studebaker Theatre
A performance featuring top work from The Academy’s six arts departments.
Night Two: An Academy Celebration
Saturday, April 20
The Benefit | 6:00 p.m.
The Studebaker Theatre
A show to raise transformative funds for The Academy.
The Party | 7:00 p.m.
Venue Six10
A celebration featuring food stations, a full bar, and a dance floor.
Night Two Honoree
Frank Mustari
The Academy’s Visionary Principal.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Ted and Katy Ahern
Emily Barr and Scott Kane
The Bayless Family
Carlos Claudio
Terri and Michael Freeman
Rusty Hernandez-Sanfilippo and Jeffrey Sanfilippo
Jennifer and Daniel McHugh
Rich and Susan Sanders
Justin Tranter
John and Julie Varga
Todd and Sharon Walbert
Kenwal Steel
Ableton
AV Chicago
Mindy’s Bakery
For information on sponsorships or how you can support The Academy through Encore, contact Director of Development Evan Pazkowski.