Summer Gala

Please Join Us for the 2026 National Writers Series Summer Gala!

Your support of the gala directly fuels NWS educational programming and makes Traverse City one of America’s great literary towns.

You are invited to the National Writers Series Summer Gala for an evening spent looking into the future with biophysicist and futurist Dr. Gregory Stock, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Questions. His new book, Generation AI and The Transformation of Human Being, optimistically predicts how AI will alter future generations — from personal relationships to our cognitive abilities.

But will AI help us? Or become us?

Come find out. Join us for an entertaining night, cocktails, dinner, and a keynote speech by Gregory Stock with his big questions and bold ideas. Together, we’ll imagine what lies ahead.

Events Details

Friday, August 7, 2026
5:00 PM | Cocktails
6:00 PM | Dinner

Cocktail Attire

Location

Jacob’s Farm
7100 E. Traverse Highway
M-72 West
Traverse City, MI 49684

$250 tickets include:

• hor d'oeuvres and dinner

• An open bar and live music

• Student reading

• All the exciting news and updates at National Writers Series

• A signed copy of “Generation AI and The Transformation of Human Being” by Gregory Stock

Buy a table of eight for $1800 (discount of $200)

Sponsorship Opportunities

BRONZE SPONSOR – $1,250

• 2 tickets to the NWS Summer Gala (face value $400)

• Your name featured in the pre-event slideshow

• Social media acknowledgment

• A copy of “Generation AI and the Transformation of Human Being” by Gregory Stock

SILVER SPONSOR – $2,500

• 4 tickets to the NWS Summer Gala (face value $800)

• Your name featured in the pre-event slideshow

• Social media and e-newsletter acknowledgment

• A copy of “Generation AI and the Transformation of Human Being” by Gregory Stock

GOLD SPONSOR – $5,000

• 4 tickets to the NWS Summer Gala and 4 tickets to the August 7 Gregory Stock City Opera House event (face value $1,000)

• Recognition from the stage during the gala

• Your name featured in the pre-event slideshow

• Your business logo on the gala event poster

• Inclusion in social media and e-newsletter promotions

• A copy of “Generation AI” by Gregory Stock

PRESENTING SPONSOR – $10,000

• A reserved table for 8 guests at the August 7th NWS Summer Gala and 8 tickets to the August 9 event with Gregory Stock and eight tickets at the City Opera House (face value $2,000)

• Full-page ad in both the gala program and fall season program guide

• Premier recognition as the Presenting Sponsor in all gala promotional materials

• Podium recognition at the gala during opening remarks

• Lead feature in pre-event slideshow

• Your name or business logo on the gala event poster and signage

• Your name or business logo featured across social media and e-newsletter promotions

• A copy of “Generation AI and the Transformation of Human Being” by Gregory Stock

Your donation is tax-deductible, less the value of a copy of “Generation AI," and dinner cost ($100 per person).​ If you would like to make part or all of your contribution via Donor Advised Fund, please email sam@nwstc.org to register. Please note that tickets purchased are tax deductible up to $150 per ticket.

LOCATION

Jacob’s Farm | At the Top of the Hill
7100 E. Traverse Highway M-72 West Traverse City, MI 49684

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY OPERA HOUSE MAINSTAGE EVENT

Gregory will appear at the City Opera House on Sunday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. for a main stage event, in conversation with Dr. Jordan Lindberg. Additional details are available here. If you would like complimentary tickets to the event included with your Gala ticket, please email operations@nwstc.org, and we will have your tickets available at will call.