Aces All-Star Evening
May 15, 2025 at The Fillmore Minneapolis
The brightest event of the season is back and better than ever. Score your tickets today!
5:30 PM - General Reception
7:00 PM - Dinner is Served
7:30 PM - Program Begins, Silent Auction Closes
9:00 PM - Afterparty and Auction Check-Out
Ticket Prices:
$175 - Varsity tickets include reserved mezzanine-level box seating, dinner, and admission to pre-event VIP Reception, with complimentary signature cocktails and hosted beer & wine.
$50 - General Admission
$35 - Young Professional
Leveling the playing field for youth
Since 1994, ACES has opened doors to new opportunities for more than 10,000 young people. Through our hands-on, sports-themed curriculum, we help bring learning to life – build essential math and social-emotional skills in safe, engaging out-of-school-time environments.
Every young person deserves the resources and opportunities to thrive, and ACES breaks down barriers. We offer consistent support as youth navigate pivotal developmental years – and our programming is 100% free-of-charge for every young person who enrolls.
Your support at the All-Star Evening advances education equity and helps ensure all young people can reach their full, innate potential. Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and commitment to bright futures for our Minnesota youth!
Celebrate with us
Join us for the one special night a year where we come together to celebrate our community of learners, academic coaches, partners, sports teams and players, philanthropists, sponsors, board members, and staff.
Featuring:
Miss Shannan Paul
Miss Shannan Paul is a comedian, radio and television host, keynote speaker, benefit auctioneer, voice actor, and event host. She was named “Best Stand-up Comedian” by City Pages Magazine in 2020 and Campus Activities Magazine included her as one of eight Top Speaker Picks for 2015. She regularly brings her wit, whimsy, and pop culture expertise to Twin Cities television as part of “The Jason Show” and can be heard weekly on MyTalk 107.1 and her “Be Our Geek” podcast on the PodcastOne network.
Keynote Speaker: Channing Chasten
From an early age, Channing stood out not only for his athletic ability, but for his relentless focus and a mindset centered on one guiding principle: get better every day.
That drive led him to club soccer in kindergarten, and eventually to The Ohio State University, where his combination of athletic talent and academic excellence earned him a spot on the Buckeyes’ soccer team — and a full academic scholarship. Channing graduated in 2023 with a degree in Communication Analysis and Engagement, and soon after, achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a professional soccer player.
A passionate advocate for youth, he’s committed to being a role model for the next generation — especially those working hard to turn their own dreams into reality. His children’s book, The 1% Kid, was born from that mission: to inspire young people to believe in themselves, stay focused, and never give up on what’s possible.
Become a sponsor today
Step off the sidelines and support Minnesota youth as a sponsor of the 2025 All-Star Evening! Sponsorships include premier seating at the event, complimentary drinks, robust recognition, and much more. Click here to review sponsorship levels and benefits. To secure your sponsorship, please contact Jazmin Danielson at jazmindanielson@aces4kids.org or call the ACES office at 612-331-3454.
Thank you to all our sponsors
Sponsorships for the All-Star Evening are now available! Click here to review sponsorship levels and benefits. To secure your sponsorship, please contact Jazmin Danielson at jazmindanielson@aces4kids.org or call the ACES office at 612-331-3454.
About the Fillmore Minneapolis
525 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Opened in February 2020, The Fillmore is a state-of-the art music hall and event venue with an atmosphere of elegance and innovation located in the heart of Minneapolis.
