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Nonnas World Premiere
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: <> attends the Nonnas World Premiere at The Paris Theater on April 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: <> attends the Nonnas World Premiere at The Paris Theater on April 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix)
Jack Turner is an award-winning film and television producer who has been involved in over 75 films and TV series over the last 25 years. The library of projects that he has produced has earned Emmy Awards, Peabody, Critic’s Choice and multiple Academy Award nominations, including four for Best Picture.
Jack recently produced the global phenomenon NONNAS, about Staten Island’s own Enoteca Maria, a restaurant where grandmothers are chefs. This local story of family, food and culture went on to be viewed by over 100 million people on Netflix. Jack is also developing several other Staten Island stories for film, TV, or podcast. Jack is currently developing a documentary on the legendary film director John Hughes (SIXTEEN CANDLES, THE BREAKFAST CLUB, HOME ALONE, FERRIS BEULLER’S DAY OFF).
Jack and Molly live in St George with their children Clyde and Sylvie. Jack’s most important project was the film, THINK TWICE, that he produced with Clyde and Sylvie and their classmates, friends and parents. The film was a true community collaboration, with the support of such organizations as Snug Harbor, Community Media of Staten Island and PS 9 Naples Street School.
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Molly Barton Turner is CEO and Co-Founder of Realm, a global podcast network that spans Entertainment & Gaming, Family & Parenting, Comedy, and a new Sports slate premiering in 2026. Under Molly’s leadership, eleven of Realm’s shows have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts including fan favorites like STAR TREK: KHAN starring Naveen Andrews; IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominee Gabourey Sidibe; and DC High Volume: BATMAN. Realm series have been nominated for and won numerous industry awards, including The Audies, Ambies, Webbys, Signal, Kidscreen, and iHeart Podcast Awards. In 2023, Molly spearheaded the acquisition of kid-centric ad-free podcast platform Pinna, expanding the company into the Kids & Family space.
Together, Jack and Molly are actively creating new stories with a global reach from their Staten Island base. They use their creative energies from their professional lives to invest in and support their local community, earning the recognition of the Staten Island Museum. Jack has been a board member of Alice Austen House for over 10 years, serving on the Executive Committee for the last three years. Molly has been on the board of Snug Harbor for thirteen years and was just named Chair of the Nominating Committee and member of the Executive Committee. Both Molly and Jack serve as Assistant Clerks of the Staten Island Quaker Meeting.
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Kills Boro Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery rooted in Staten Island, New York. Since 2017, Kills Boro have been crafting beers that honor the borough’s deep brewing history while pushing forward with creative expression, technical precision, and a commitment to quality.
Our name pays tribute to the “kills”—the tidal waterways named by Dutch settlers—that once supported a thriving brewing scene led by German immigrants nearly two centuries ago. That legacy lives on in our lager program, which has become a defining part of our identity. Through double decoctions, extended lagering, and the use of heritage ingredients, Kills Boro aims to create clean, expressive beers that bridge tradition and modern craft.
In 2025, the company opened a taproom and restaurant at 814 Richmond Terrace: a space designed to bring our beers to life, pairing them with an elevated food menu and a full beverage program. Set against the backdrop of Staten Island’s North Shore waterfront, our taproom is a place to gather, taste, and experience everything Kills Boro has grown to represent. Kills Boro is more than a brewery, it’s a community, a movement, and a reflection of the borough this company calls home. Kills Boro is proud to be part of New York City’s dynamic beer scene and even prouder to help put Staten Island on the map, one pint at a time.
GALA TICKETS
Join us on Friday, May 8th at the Richmond County Country Club for the Staten Island Museum’s 2026 Gala! This annual fundraiser to benefit the Museum features cocktails, dinner, raffle, auction items, and entertainment. Your attendance supports another year of our mission to spark curiosity and generate meaningful shared experiences through natural science, art, and history.
Tickets:
- $320 individual – members I $350 individual – non-members.
- $450 Diamond Ticket this special ticket includes a $100 tax deductible donation that is eligible to be matched 2:1* and VIP Diamond benefits on the night.
- $3,200 for a Table of Ten
- $1,500 Package (2 Tickets and Full-Page Journal Ad)
*The Staten Island Foundation Diamond Match Grant Program will match the donation 2:1 so the museum is eligible to receive $300 for every ticket purchased.
Purchase an Individual Membership now and the ticket discount pays for itself!
- Click Purchase and select your preferred membership level
- Add it to the cart, then choose your Gala tickets at the member rate
- At checkout, you’ll see both your membership and Gala tickets in the cart
- Complete your purchase
The Staten Island Museum would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous and steadfast support of our gala and our mission:
Comserv Connect – Audio/Visual Sponsor,
Con Edison – Lighting Sponsor,
Corient – Decor Sponsor,
Alpha/Omega Coverage Corp – Contributing Sponsor,
Integrity Social Work Services – Contributing Sponsor,
Northfield Bank – Contributing Sponsor,
Richmond University Medical Center – Contributing Sponsor,
Scaran Inc. – Contributing Sponsor
COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL
This year’s Gala celebrates content creation, movies and entertainment on Staten Island. Please consider purchasing an advertisement in our gala journal to support this event and the Museum’s important work. Our annual gala takes place on Friday, May 8th at the Richmond County Country Club, and is attended by over 200 local business owners, community members, influencers, and stakeholders, a significant audience who will each receive a copy of the journal. Journal ads may be purchased through April 15.
Please see the options below for ad placements in the Staten Island Museum’s 2026 Gala:
- $1,000 – Full Page (Includes logo)
- $550 – Half Page (Includes logo)
- $325 – Quarter Page (Name only)
- $1,500 Package (Includes 2 Tickets and Full-Page Journal Ad)
If you have questions about purchasing tickets and/or journal ads, contact Development Associate Ashley Price at 718-483-7117 or [email protected].
SPONSOR THE 2026 STATEN ISLAND MUSEUM GALA
In recognition of our Staten Island community, we invite your organization to join us at this year’s museum gala as one of our Event Sponsors. The Staten Island Museum’s annual gala is attended by more than 200 leaders of the Staten Island civic and business communities.
Premiere Sponsorship Levels:
- $25,000 Lead Event Sponsor – (Two Diamond tables, recognition throughout the event, corporate membership, inside front cover journal ad and more)
- $20,000 Cocktail-Hour Sponsor – (Two tables, recognition throughout the major networking time of the event, corporate membership, inside back cover journal ad and more)
- $15,000 Journal Sponsor – (Two tables, back cover of event journal, corporate membership and more)
- $10,000 Honoree Program Sponsor – (One table, recognition in the speaking program, corporate membership and more)
Event Sponsorship Levels:
- $5,000 Sponsor – (Four Tickets, full page journal ad and more) | includes recognition at event for sponsoring one of the following:
Audio/Visual
Awards Presentation
Music
Photography - $2,500 Sponsor – (Two Tickets, half page journal ad and more)
For more information or to customize your sponsorship package, please contact Faith D’Alessandro, Chief Development Officer, at 718-483-7114 or [email protected]
Thank you for supporting the Staten Island Museum.
Online purchases include a 4% processing fee. To avoid the fee, please mail your check directly to the SIM Development office at 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A, Staten Island, NY 10301.