Join Us at The Grand Hyatt - Deer Valley
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Live & Silent Auction, Gourmet Three-Course Dinner,
Live Music & Dancing
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Live & Silent Auction
COMING 2026 Gala Season!
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
Live Music by
Dance Doctors
Utah's Hottest Dance Band
From Motown and classic rock to Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, Journey, Earth, Wind & Fire, and today's biggest hits, Dance Doctors is known for packing dance floors and keeping them full all night. Whether you're the first one up or the last one standing, expect an unforgettable soundtrack and a celebration worth dancing for.
2026 Event Schedule
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Open Bar, Passed Appetizers, Craft Cocktails, Live Music, Silent Auction, and Opportunity Drawing
7:15-8:15 pm
Gourmet Three-Course Dinner
8:30-9:30 pm
Presentation & Live Auction
9:30-11:30 pm
Live Music & Dancing
Craft Cocktails & Open Bar
You can look forward to craft cocktails and local brews as well as exquisite wine
Gourmet Three-Course Dinner
Event Attire
Suggested
Mountain Chic
Dress to impress. Cocktail attire with a modern / mountain flair.
Exclusive Wine & Beer Sponsors
Meet Our 2026 Host!
Pete Giovine
Pete Giovine has been working the comedy circuit for the last 20 years. After getting his start at comedy clubs in NYC, he became the high-energy master of ceremonies for the popular variety show Beacher's Madhouse.
Pete hosted the show for several years at Vegas’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, MGM Grand, and the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. Pete has made multiple TV appearances as an actor and comedian but is most known for his hosting duties at some of the biggest comedy venues in the country and countless corporate events.
He emcees stages for the Super Bowl and other major live event activations. Pete can be seen weekly on AXStv’s “Top Ten Revealed,” clocking over 100 episodes and counting.
Join Us for this Spectacular Community Event
This night focuses on celebrating each other and our amazing community, in memory of Sam's love for life and the kindness he shared. Enjoy an evening of incredible food, craft drinks, music, a photo booth, great company, and dancing, all while supporting Live Like Sam's youth programming initiatives.
Join us in empowering our youth to succeed in life by providing them with the tools, education, and scholarships that foster a strong sense of self, identity, purpose, and community.
Living Like Sam
Live Like Sam honors the short life and legacy of Sam Jackenthal by inspiring youth from all backgrounds to develop self-awareness, courage, leadership, kindness, and joy through life-skills training and character development. We are committed to strengthening the development of local youth with our programs.
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The gold handprint is Sam's. It represents Sam holding up his community, his lasting legacy and his continued inspiration to many.
