Velvet Nights fundraiser returns to Riverside on Nov. 14

The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation will host its 8th annual Velvet Nights jazz fundraiser on Nov. 14 at the Grand Taj in Riverside. The event pairs live jazz and dinner with donations for community programs, including the Annual Riverside Black History Parade.

Why it matters: - Velvet Nights is a fundraising night for programs that support cultural activities, education and economic opportunity in the Inland Empire. - The event also helps fund the Annual Riverside Black History Parade, one of the foundation’s ongoing community efforts. - The fundraiser gives local supporters a way to back community programs while attending a ticketed social event.

What happened: - The Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation announced Velvet Nights, its 8th Annual Jazz Fundraiser. - The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Grand Taj in Riverside. - The venue address is 10190 Indiana Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503. - The evening will include live jazz, a gourmet dinner, dancing and raffles.

The details: - Individual tickets cost $150 per person. - Tables for eight cost $1,200. - Sponsorship packages are available for businesses and individuals. - The foundation is directing community members to its website for ticket options, sponsorship information and event details. - Early registration is recommended because seating is limited. - The foundation’s contact phone number is (951) 684-8782. - Tickets are available at ADCR Foundation. - The foundation describes itself as a 501(c) nonprofit focused on empowering Riverside County residents through cultural activities, education and economic development. - The organization says it highlights Riverside County’s cultural diversity through year-round cultural activities. - A foundation video is available here.

Between the lines: - The event blends philanthropy with a premium entertainment format, which can widen appeal beyond traditional donors. - The mix of dinner, dancing and jazz suggests the foundation is trying to make giving feel like a community celebration. - Limited seating and sponsorship tiers point to a push for both individual ticket sales and higher-dollar support.

What's next: - The foundation will continue selling tickets and sponsorships ahead of the Nov. 14 event. - Attendees can expect an evening centered on jazz entertainment and fundraising for community programs. - More details are expected through the foundation’s website and event outreach.

The bottom line: - Velvet Nights is positioned as both a social event and a funding engine for the foundation’s cultural and community work in Riverside.