- 6:00 Cocktails/Socializing in the Foyer
- 6:45 Doors to the Ballroom Open
- 7:00 Dinner
- 8:00 Program Begins (Award Presentation, Entertainment and Other Surprises)
- 9:50 It's a wrap!
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Grand Ballroom, 150 W. San Carlos Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110. The Grand Ballroom is located on the Concourse Level (2nd floor), on the San Carlos side, approximately midway between Market Street and Almaden Blvd.
The Convention Center has lots of parking and there is a large lot located across from the side entrance on Almaden Blvd. To see all parking options, visit www.sjdowntownparking.com for information on locations and fees.
We do not issue tickets. Guests are asked to check-in at tables located on the 2nd floor concourse near the ballroom.
Each guest will be given one drink ticket good for the beverage of their choice at check-in. Cash bar for the 2nd drink. One bar will remain open throughout the evening. Wine will be served with the meal.
Buy It Now, Drink It Now Wine Sales Table: For the wine connoisseurs, purchase a bottle or two. The wine will be delivered to your table along with a keepsake Children's Discovery Museum corkscrew.
Join in the fun and get ready to bid on this year’s exciting auction items! Just a few to mention include a 7-day Carnival Cruise for Two, a Team-signed Warriors Basketball, and a Suite for a 2019/20 season Sharks Game. There are auction items for all tastes and at all pricing levels.
Get ready in advance. You can check out what we’ve got now and see new items as they are added! Guests with smartphones are encouraged to download the FREE HandBid app prior to the event (Google Play | iTunes App Store). HandBid allows you to bid without ever leaving your table.
Volunteers with iPads will be roaming to capture bids for those who do not have a smartphone.
This event is focused on fun and fundraising among adults. We are grateful for your support. It is not recommended to bring children to the event.
But do plan to bring your children under 12 soon to Children’s Discovery Museum!
Dr. Milton Chen
Dr. Milton Chen is a pioneer of high quality, culturally competent education for children. Best known for his leadership in advancing George Lucas’ vision through the pioneering website Edutopia, Dr. Chen’s body of work champions interactive learning tools for pre K -12 students, and is rooted in a deep commitment to systemic change to advance children’s learning.
Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Chen has received numerous accolades including the Elmo Award from Sesame Workshop, the Fred Rogers Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the Robin Winks Award for Enhancing Public Education Understanding of the National Parks.
Funds raised at the Legacy for Children Award gala support the Children’s Discovery Museum’s mission to inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Through hands-on educational exhibits, in-depth programming, and immersive cultural events, our community’s children have unique daily opportunities to develop into tomorrow’s leaders, visionaries, and community members. The Museums for All national access initiative and our Open Door Policy ensure that all children, regardless of family income, can benefit from our unique learning experiences.
Andy Vargas
We Salute the 20th! In honor of the 20th anniversary of Legacy, we bring you Andy Vargas, the soul-tinged voice and lead vocalist for legendary rock band Santana. Andy and his band Souleros are sure to raise the roof with their unique blend of rhythmic Latin funk and smooth R & B vocals, delivered with heart and soul by his band members, some of the most influential musicians in the world.
Vargas and his co-producer Rodney Alejandro have mastered the art of fusing musical genres to create the sound of the “New Chicano Soul!”Souleros’ masterful performances make the classic favorites, boleros, and new rhythms so spectacular that you’ll be on the dance floor grooving to Souleros’ style of R &B and traditional Soul music.
Andy joins us in celebrating his own 20th anniversary as the lead vocalist for Santana as they prepare to launch the Supernatural Now tour commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of the Grammy award-winning Supernatural album.