Dreamland Thanks Supporters After Dream Big Event

To the editor: Dear Dreamers, What a night! Our DreamBIG Gala was everything we hoped for - and so much more.

I’m so thankful for the many hands and hearts that made the evening possible: our devoted committee, exceptional staff, dedicated event partners, supportive board, generous Dreamland members, and especially our phenomenal co-hosts—Kate Brosnan, Ken Mehlman, and Rob Cocuzzo—whose vision and leadership helped bring this unforgettable night to life.

We were honored to celebrate two extraordinary individuals: Laurie Richards, recipient of this year’s Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award, and Charley Walters, our 2025 DreamBIG Honoree. Their deep commitment to community reflects the very heart of what the Dreamland stands for.

A heartfelt thank-you to the artists behind the stunning surfboards featured in our silent auction—you brought vibrancy and soul to the event. And to those who added extraordinary flavor and flair—Nancy Bean and the Nantucket Wine Festival, Anita Nettles Stefanski and Florabundant, Jon Urbana and KOW Steak, Cisco Brewers, and The Garden Group—your generous contributions elevated the evening in every way.

More than just a fundraiser, DreamBIG is a celebration of everything the Dreamland stands for - creativity, community, and the shared stories that bring us together. Its success reflects the collective belief in what we can achieve together.

A New Chapter Begins

This year’s event also marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter: a strategic partnership between The Dreamland and The Nantucket Project. Rooted in a shared commitment to creativity, connection, and community, this collaboration will bring dynamic public programming and thought-provoking dialogue to the Dreamland stage year-round. We’re honored to be working closely with their visionary co-founders, Tom Scott and Kate Brosnan, whose leadership and creative spirit continue to inspire meaningful conversations on Nantucket and beyond.

Keep Dreaming with Us

If DreamBIG left you feeling inspired, we hope you’ll keep dreaming with us—become a member, attend a show, or join us for one of the many events that keep Nantucket engaged, enriched, and entertained all year long.

And if you haven’t yet had the chance to support DreamBIG, it’s not too late to make a lasting impact. Please consider making a secure, tax-deductible gift.

Thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us aim high and dream even bigger. Whether you were with us in person or supporting from afar, we are truly honored by your continued support.

With appreciation and admiration,

Alicia Carney
Executive Director, Nantucket Dreamland