TICKETS & PAY WHAT YOU WISH (PWYW) FAQ
Will “Pay What You Wish” (PWYW) tickets be offered again this year?
YES!!! We will be offering our popular “Pay What You Wish" (PWYW) ticket again this year! We want the entire community to come! We have several options for tickets. You can do the "Cover My Cost" ticket for $225 to cover the full cost per person. If you would like to do the PWYW ticket, the suggested ticket price is $125, though please pay what ever you are comfortable with. The important thing is that you are there! All ticket purchasing is done online and is confidential.
How can I purchase a PWYW ticket?
*Please note that the ticketing platform works best on desktop mode.
1. Go to https://lrei.ejoinme.org/shindigtix or go to the top of this page and click on "Purchase a Ticket."
2. Once you are on our ticketing site, scroll down to PWYW ticket option.
3. For step 1, enter the total amount of tickets you would like to purchase. For example, if you are in a party of 2, enter 2.
4. For step 2, enter the total amount of money you would like to pay for both tickets. For example, if you would like to pay $125 per ticket and you are purchasing 2 tickets, you would enter $250.
5. Then, click on next and follow the payment prompts.
Still have questions? Just email shindig@lrei.org.
Are tickets tax deductible?
The actual event cost per person is $225. Any amount over the cost of your tickets is tax deductible. All underwritten tickets for teachers and other donations will be 100% tax deductible.
Can I purchase a ticket for a specific teacher, department, or division?
Sorry! We cannot assign specific teachers, departments, or divisions. However, the tickets you purchase will offset the school’s cost to pay for teacher tickets and all teachers are invited.
BIG SHINDIG - EVENT FAQ
When and where is the event?
The Big Shindig will take place at Guastavino’s (409 E 59th St.) on Monday, March 4, 2024. The event will be from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
What’s a Shindig?
The Big Shindig is a fun, casual, community-orientated party that also raises funds for the school. We hope that everyone in the community can attend and have created a “pay what you wish” ticket option in addition to other ticket options. Giving opportunities will include a silent auction, numerous raffles, and a paddle raise.
Who is coming?
We are inviting the entire LREI community (21+) including current families, alumni, past families, grandparents, faculty/staff (past and present!), and friends of LREI. We hope that everyone can attend!
What should I wear?
The dress code is casual, but feel free to wear whatever you would like!
What will we do at the event?
Get ready to party! This event will have cocktails, buffet style dinner, tequila bar, music, dancing, a photo booth, and more! To meet our fundraising goals, there will be a silent auction, raffles, and paddle raise.
Where can I get updates about the event?
Follow us on Instagram @lreievents! Email shindig@lrei.org with any questions.