The Andiamo G A L A
He'd Want Us There Early.
An evening of dinner, dancing, and generosity.
The Andiamo Gala is in active planning. All details on this page — including date, venue, format, and program — are subject to change as planning progresses.
The Andiamo Gala
“Hurry up, we gotta go!”
If you knew Joe Niccoli, you heard that line. Every fall, we’d rush through dinner at Luciano’s to make kickoff. Joe’s orders. Tonight we’re doing it his way — but this time, nobody’s leaving early.
We are proud to announce the inaugural Andiamo Gala, an annual evening benefiting the Joseph P. Niccoli Sr. Foundation. Join us for dinner, a live auction, and a night brought together by the community he loved.
The Andiamo Gala is the Foundation’s annual formal fundraising evening — dinner, dancing, live and silent auction, and community, held in honor of a man who never needed a reason to show up for people.
When, Where & What to Expect
Fall / Winter 2027
Date to be announced. Tickets are coming soon — get on the list to be notified the moment they’re available.
Thorny Lea Golf Club
159 Torrey Street
Brockton, MA 02301
On-site parking available.
Black-Tie Optional
Cocktail hour · Buffet dinner · Silent auction · Raffle · Paddle raise · Live auction · Dancing
A formal evening in memory of a man who made every room feel like home.
Venue, date, format, and program details are subject to change. We are in the early stages of planning and will update this page as details are confirmed.
An Evening Built
Around Generosity
Here is how the evening unfolds — from the moment the doors open to the last song of the night.
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6:00 PM
Doors Open — Cocktail Hour
The evening begins. The bar is open, the room is filling up, and the silent auction is ready for your bids. Browse the items, find your table, and catch up with the people who made tonight worth attending.
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7:00 PM
Dinner Service Begins
Take your seat. The buffet opens and the room settles in together. The MC welcomes everyone, introduces the Foundation’s board, and acknowledges the sponsors who helped make the evening possible.
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7:45 PM
Silent Auction Closes
The MC makes the final call from the mic. If something on the auction tables caught your eye earlier in the evening, this is your last chance to make it yours.
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8:00 PM
The Family’s Address
A member of the Niccoli family takes the mic — not to talk about the Foundation, but to talk about Joe. A real story, told honestly. This is the moment the evening is built around.
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8:10 PM
Raffle Drawings
The MC calls each winner by name. The room cheers. Did your number come up?
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8:25 PM
Paddle Raise — Fund-a-Need
Everyone in the room is invited to give at whatever level feels right — no auction, no item, just an open hand and a good reason. Every raised paddle is acknowledged out loud, and the total is announced live at the close.
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8:45 PM
Live Auction
A small number of standout experiences go to the highest bidder. A weekend getaway, a one-of-a-kind evening, something you’ll still be talking about next year — the MC keeps the energy high and the pace moving. Come ready to bid.
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9:30 PM
Dance Floor Opens
The DJ turns it up and the dance floor opens. The rest of the evening is yours.
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10:30 PM
Wind-Down
The night winds down with final thank-yous and a celebration of what the room accomplished together. Safe travels — and we’ll see you next year.
The Andiamo Gala evening program is developed in partnership with Thorny Lea Golf Club. Timing will be finalized as venue logistics are confirmed.
Support the Inaugural
Andiamo Gala
Your support makes the evening possible — and every guest in the room will know it. Sponsor recognition at the Andiamo Gala is woven into the evening from the moment doors open to the last song of the night.
Presenting
$7,500
1 Available — Exclusive
Gold
$3,500
2–3 Available
Silver
$1,500
3–5 Available
Friend
$500
Open
A man who showed up for people quietly, without needing credit, for his entire life. His family built a foundation to keep doing that. Tonight, this room is part of it.
The Joseph P. Niccoli Sr. Foundation
Be Part of the Inaugural
Andiamo Gala
Fall / Winter 2027 · Thorny Lea Golf Club · Brockton, Massachusetts
info@josephniccolifoundation.org · (508) 958-9710 · Raynham, Massachusetts